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Vista Bank to Sell Seven Rural Locations in West Texas and the Panhandle to First United Bank

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On December 12, Dallas-based Vista Bank announced a definitive agreement to sell seven rural locations—Abernathy, Hale Center, Haskell, Idalou, Petersburg, Plainview and Ralls—to Dimmitt-based First United Bank. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025. Vista Bank will retain and expand its operational and retail presence in Lubbock. Established in 1912, … Read more

Newsweek’s List of ‘America’s Best Regional Banks’ Includes 46 Banks in Texas

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To honor regional banks that positively impact their communities, Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group publish an annual list of “America’s Best Regional Banks [and Credit Unions]”* every December. The publication’s 2025 list includes 46 regional banks that operate in Texas, with 39 banks based in the Lone Star State. As Newsweek states, “Regional banks…are the … Read more

American Bank Launches 30th Annual Holiday Bear Drive for Mainspring Schools

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Corpus Christi-based American Bank’s 30th annual Holiday Bear Drive kicked off in December. The event provides an opportunity for American Bank clients, employees, neighbors and friends to donate stuffed bears to children and families in need of support as they rebuild and stabilize their lives. Donations of new stuffed teddy bears are being accepted at … Read more

Karnes County National Bank Establishes Holding Company for Growth

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In November, Karnes City-based Karnes County National Bank announced the formation of Karnes County National Bancshares Inc., a new holding company for the bank, according to a report in the Beeville Bee-Picayune. “The move aims to maintain the bank’s independence while supporting future growth and ensuring its position as a premier community bank in South … Read more

Susser Bank to Open First Full-Service Branch in Collin County 

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Pictured above: (seated) Janine Marshall, senior vice president/market president; and Patrick White, vice president/deposit and liquidity specialist; (standing) Dawn Chavez, senior vice president/treasury management solutions officer; and Diana Stringfellow, assistant vice president/senior relationship assistant.Dallas-based Susser Bank opened its first full-service branch in Collin County on November 25 at 6900 N. Dallas Pkwy. in Plano’s Legacy … Read more

Louisiana-based BOM Bank Completes Acquisition of Nine American State Bank Locations in Texas

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On November 18, Natchitoches, Louisiana-based Grant Bancshares Inc., the holding company for BOM Bank, announced the completion of its acquisition of nine American State Bank locations across Texas. The acquired locations include branches in Haslam, Timpson, Center, Lufkin, Huntington, Chester and Conroe. With the expansion, BOM Bank now operates 26 branches and two operations facilities across … Read more

Jacksonville-based Austin Bank Celebrates Opening of Montgomery Banking Center

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On November 21, Jacksonville-based Austin Bank and the Conroe/Lake Conroe Area Chambers of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new full-service banking center in Montgomery. The ceremony was well attended by both chambers and business leaders, the Austin Bank leadership team and employees, along with associates from the SLI Group … Read more

FHLB Dallas and Eight Member Financial Institutions Award $283K to Dallas/Fort Worth Nonprofits

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Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and eight of its members awarded $283,000 in grants to eight nonprofit organizations in Dallas and Fort Worth. The awards were part of more than $1.2 million awarded to community groups through the Partnership Grant Program (PGP) and were celebrated during an event on … Read more

Frontier Bank Opening New Full-Service Location In Georgetown

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After more than a year in temporary offices, Elgin-based Frontier Bank is relocating to a full-service Georgetown location on E. University Ave. The new facility marks the fourth full-service Williamson County location for Frontier Bank and the 12th overall for the Central Texas bank. Other Williamson County communities already served by the bank include Leander, … Read more

Texas Community Bank Donates $1 Million to Texas A&M International University Banking Academy

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On October 15, Laredo-based Texas Community Bank donated $1 million to Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) for its Banking Academy in the A.R. Sanchez Jr. School of Business. “As our name affirms, we are a community bank and believe that partnering with TAMIU—the primary source of this community’s human capital—is a perfect way to elevate … Read more

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