TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Houston’s longest-serving independent bank, Central Bank, announced that it has once again been recognized as one of the region’s premier employers. The bank was named among the Houston Chronicle’s “2025 Top Workplaces,” placing first among mid-sized companies (150–499 employees). Winners were announced during a November 6 awards luncheon, marking Central Bank’s third consecutive Top Workplaces … Read more
American Banker has released its 2025 list of the “Best Banks to Work For,” which includes 13 banks based in Texas and banks that do significant business in the Lone Star State. The 2025 list of the 90 best banks has a few newcomers, including the one that nabbed the No. 1 spot—Wood & Huston … Read more
In October, the Tarrant County Bankers Association (TCBA) announced the establishment of an endowed scholarship for the new Certificate in Banking program at the University of Texas–Arlington (UTA). UTA’s Certificate in Banking Program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, tools and hands-on experience needed to thrive in the banking sector. The endowed scholarship … Read more
The SW Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) at Southern Methodist University, a nationally renowned source for banking executive education, has announced that Michelle W. Bowman, Federal Reserve vice chair for supervision, will be the keynote speaker for the SWGSB 161st Assembly for Bank Directors in Oahu, January 29–February 1, 2026. Responsible for overseeing the supervision … Read more
The SW Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) at Southern Methodist University, a nationally renowned source for banking executive education, will hold its 161st Assembly for Bank Directors at The Ritz-Carlton O’ahu, Turtle Bay, Oahu, Hawaii, January 29–February 1, 2026. SWGSB Assemblies for Bank Directors attract banking leaders from across the country to address critical issues … Read more
On October 22, Third Coast Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Houston-based Third Coast Bank, and Keystone Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Austin-based Keystone Bank SSB, jointly announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Third Coast will acquire Keystone in a stock and cash transaction valued at approximately $123 million … Read more
Since opening its doors in 1900, just 10 years after the town of Sonora was established, Sonora Bank has supported generations of families across the Lone Star State. This year, the bank is celebrating its 125th anniversary since its establishment as the First National Bank of Sonora. The bank hosted receptions in September and October … Read more
In September, the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) honored the 2025 top winners of its Best of Community Banking (BOCB) Awards. McAllen-based Lone Star National Bank won Best of Show for its community service entry “Starr County Volunteerism.” The 2025 BOCB Best of Show, Community Spirit and Gold Eagle Award recipients were recognized at … Read more
On October 16, Cornerstone Capital Bancorp Inc., the holding company for Houston-based Cornerstone Capital Bank, and Peoples Bancorp Inc., the holding company for Lubbock-based Peoples Bank, announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which Cornerstone will acquire Peoples. This transaction marks Cornerstone’s first bank acquisition since its merger with Roscoe Bank in 2022. Upon … Read more
The Texas Tech School of Banking will convene its 2026 program the week of August 9–14 at the Rawls College of Business on the campus of Texas Tech University in Lubbock. For 51 years, the school has partnered with hundreds of community banks to bring together thousands of bankers seeking to advance their careers as … Read more