TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
North Canton, Ohio-based Diebold Nixdorf, a financial and retail technology company that serves many banks in Texas, has been named one of “America’s Most Responsible Companies 2026” by Newsweek. This recognition highlights organizations that demonstrate a commitment to making a positive global impact. Diebold Nixdorf Inc. automates, digitizes and transforms the way people bank and … Read more
Members of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) will return to Colorado for the 25th Annual Winter Summit, January 25–27 at the Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa in Avon, at the base of Beaver Creek Mountain. The meeting provides a memorable opportunity for bankers to have face-to-face interactions and invaluable conversations with senior regulators … Read more
Huntington Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Columbus, Ohio-based The Huntington National Bank, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cadence Bank, a $53 billion regional bank headquartered in Houston and Tupelo, Mississippi. Cadence Bank operates more than 390 locations across Texas and the South. The partnership, in conjunction with the recently closed acquisition … Read more
On December 1, South Plains Financial Inc. (SPFI), the parent company of Lubbock-based City Bank, announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Houston-based BOH Holdings Inc. (BOH), the parent company of Bank of Houston, whereby South Plains will acquire BOH in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $105.9 million. As a … Read more
On December 1, Texas Banking Commissioner Charles G. Cooper announced that Lockhart-based First-Lockhart National Bank has completed its conversion to a Texas state-chartered bank from a national banking association. The bank began operating as First Lockhart Bank under its new charter effective December 1. The bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lockhart Bankshares Inc., was … Read more
Henderson-based VeraBank has been named the 2025 “Hispanic Business Alliance (HBA) Community Organization of the Year” for its commitment to fostering opportunity through meaningful initiatives. The award recognizes the bank’s impactful partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico in Dallas to facilitate the “Consulado sobre ruedas” (Consulate on Wheels) program. Consulado sobre ruedas brings essential … Read more
Seagoville-based HomeBank Texas has made a significant community investment in the future of Rockwall County with a $500,000 contribution to the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA’s capital campaign. The funding supports a $5.2 million renovation and expansion initiative designed to serve one of the fastest-growing counties in the country. The gift is slated for the YMCA’s planned … Read more
Terrell-based American National Bank of Texas (ANBTX) has announced the opening of its newest banking center in Heath—part of the year-long celebration of its 150th anniversary. Located at 482 Laurence Dr., it’s the bank’s fourth location in Rockwall County, one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas. The opening continues ANBTX’s strategic growth and revitalization of … Read more
On October 18, Terrell-based American National Bank of Texas (ANBTX) marked a major milestone, celebrating 150 years with a “Terrell Homegrown Celebration.” Hosted at the ANBTX Terrell campus, the event featured live music, delicious food, a local market and family-friendly activities, honoring the bank’s long-standing connection to the community. Throughout 2025, ANBTX also celebrated its … Read more
The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) annual Bank Operations Institute (BOI) was held November 9–13 at the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Marriott. The immersive two-year program dives deep into strategic operations, leadership development and compliance education, equipping banking professionals with the tools to excel in today’s competitive landscape. The 45th Annual BOI brought together an … Read more