TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
On March 12, Dallas-based Vista Bank affirmed its continued commitment to South Dallas, announcing a new banking center location at the intersection of Martin Luther King Blvd. and J B. Jackson. The first bank to open in the Fair Park neighborhood of South Dallas in almost three decades, Vista Bank invested more than $3 million … Read more
Amarillo-based FirstBank Southwest has been donating to area schools through its School Spirit Card program since 2019. In 2024, 20 schools in the Texas Panhandle accessed the program to create, market and distribute customized debit cards with the school logo and mascot. The customized cards allow users to show off their school pride and give … Read more
On March 13, Texas Banking Commissioner Charles G. Cooper announced that Humble-based Third Coast Bank SSB has completed its conversion to a Texas state-chartered bank from a state savings bank. The bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Third Coast Bancshares Inc., was originally chartered in 2008 and enters the Texas Department of Banking’s portfolio with … Read more
Wallis-based Wallis Bank is opening a new full-service branch in Sugar Land, Texas, anticipated for the third quarter of 2024. The branch will offer comprehensive banking services, state-of-the-art facilities, community engagement and an experienced team. “This milestone is a testament to the dedication of growth that Wallis Bank has instilled,” says Aziz Rahim, Sugar Land area … Read more
On March 1, San Antonio-based Frost Bank announced that it has reached an agreement in principle for a major sponsorship totaling $1 million to support the redevelopment of the Alamo. The sponsorship will support the revitalization and improvement of the Alamo’s historic buildings and grounds, delivering an updated experience to the 1.6 million guests visiting … Read more
On March 5, Spearman-based First National Bank and Guymon, Oklahoma-based Bank of the Panhandle announced their intent to merge and become Panhandle First Bank. The two banks have frequently partnered over the past 39 years to serve their communities, and have determined that the communities will be better served by combining the two institutions into … Read more
The SW Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) at Southern Methodist University (SMU) Cox School of Business has released details on its 67th Annual Session, scheduled for May 28–June 7, 2024, in Dallas. SWGSB prepares future leaders in the banking industry for greater responsibilities with peer networking, team-building experiences, living case studies, a tailored curriculum and an … Read more
The Education Foundation of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) is gearing up for the second-annual IBAT EDGE, a program that offers two days of education, renowned industry keynote speakers and leadership development training focused on community banks in Texas. The goal is to Educate, Develop, Guide and Empower (EDGE) community bank employees. This … Read more
San Antonio-based Frost Bank received 34 Greenwich Excellence and Best Brand Awards—the highest amount received nationwide for the eighth consecutive year—for providing superior service, advice and performance to small-business and middle-market banking clients. As in previous years, Frost Bank is the only Texas-based bank to receive national recognition for “Overall Satisfaction” and “Likelihood to Recommend” … Read more
Corsicana-based Community National Bank & Trust of Texas is bringing financial literacy education to more than 3,720 students and residents in several Texas counties. Students at 11 public schools and the surrounding communities are being provided free access to Banzai, an award-winning online program and content library that allows users to practice real-world finance using … Read more