TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
The Independent Bankers Association of Texas’ IBAT Education Foundation will host the 2025 Women in Community Banking Conference, October 22 and 23 in Fort Worth. A forum for women at all levels of the community banking industry to come together to share, learn and grow from one another’s experiences, the event will feature deep dives … Read more
The First National Bank of Giddings is celebrating a milestone this year—135 years of serving Lee County’s residents and businesses. To mark the anniversary, the bank hosted a festive block‑party on July 11 featuring music, giveaways, food and a live KTEX‑106 broadcast complete with a “Wagon Wheel of Prizes.” The event offered an opportunity to … Read more
Little Rock, Arkansas-based Bank OZK is ramping up its presence in Texas, recently unveiling new branch locations across major metro areas. According to the Arkansas Business Journal, Bank OZK is accelerating its footprint in Texas and Georgia, announcing plans for new branch openings in both states as part of its broader growth strategy. Earlier this … Read more
The July 4 and 5 flash floods across Central Texas—particularly along the Guadalupe River in the Hill Country—resulted in more than 135 deaths, a handful of people still missing and catastrophic financial impacts in the multi-billion-dollar range, with some estimates between $18 and $22 billion. Texas banks rallied immediately to help in the aftermath of the … Read more
Beaumont-based Producer Bancorp, the holding company for Powell-based Powell State Bank, has announced that the bank will officially become Producer Bank of Texas on August 25. As reported in Bankers Digest in January, Producer Bancorp announced its official status as a bank holding company with the closing of its acquisition of Powell State Bank. According … Read more
The Bank of Texas team recently surprised The Women’s Center of Tarrant County with a $10,000 donation. The Women’s Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring and empowering people to overcome violence, crisis and poverty, was chosen by bank employees’ votes as part of its annual Guide the Giving initiative. “Our team didn’t just vote—they … Read more
On June 6, Somerville-based Citizens State Bank rang in its 100th anniversary with a full day of festivities and community pride at its Central Texas headquarters. With deep roots in Burleson County, the bank celebrated its milestone with the people who made it all possible—its loyal customers, community partners and dedicated staff. Since opening its … Read more
Cadence Bank, based in Tupelo, Mississippi, and Houston, has earned four prestigious Coalition Greenwich Best Bank Awards, recognizing the bank’s outstanding performance in and commitment to delivering exceptional service in middle-market and small-business banking. Presented annually by Crisil Coalition Greenwich, the awards honor financial institutions that excel in providing quality advice, service and value to … Read more
Do you know a banking professional who has made a lasting impact on the industry? Now’s your opportunity to spotlight their achievements to the entire Texas banking industry. The Texas Bankers Hall of Fame is in search of nominations for its 2026 honorees—Texas bankers who have made valuable contributions to the Texas banking industry. Until … Read more
East Texas Financial Corp., the bank holding company for Kilgore-based Citizens Bank, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Texas National Bancorporation Inc., the bank holding company for Jacksonville-based Texas National Bank. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025. Upon closing, East Texas Financial Corp. will operate as a … Read more