TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
On July 18, Prosperity Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Houston-based Prosperity Bank, and American Bank Holding Corp., the parent holding company of Corpus Christi-based American Bank NA, jointly announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement whereby Prosperity Bancshares will acquire American Bank Holding Corp. and American Bank. The merger has been unanimously approved … Read more
The SW Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) at Southern Methodist University 2025 summer session wrapped up June 6 with a commencement ceremony for SWGSB Class LXVI at the George W. Bush Presidential Center. Jan Mills, president and chair of First National Bank of Winnsboro and a graduate of SWGSB Class XL, delivered the commencement address … Read more
On July 7, Dallas-based Susser Bank relocated its Dallas office and official headquarters to the Resolute Tower on the historic Old Parkland campus. The new full-service office is located at 4020 Maple Ave., Ste. 150, in Dallas. Located just off Maple Ave. with direct access to the Dallas North Tollway, the new office enhances accessibility for … Read more
The Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a safe place for healing after abuse, recently received a $10,000 donation from Bank of Texas through its annual Guide the Giving initiative. Every year, as part of the Guide the Giving initiative, BOK Financial employees across the company’s eight-state footprint, which includes Bank … Read more
On July 1, Investar Holding Corp., the holding company for Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based Investar Bank NA, and Wichita Falls Bancshares Inc., the holding company for Wichita Falls-based First National Bank, jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Investar will acquire Wichita Falls for cash and stock consideration. The merger is … Read more
On July 14, Huntington Bancshares Inc., the holding company for Columbus, Ohio-based Huntington Bank, and Dallas-based Veritex Holdings Inc., the parent company of Dallas-based Veritex Community Bank, announced a definitive merger agreement in which Huntington will acquire Veritex. The acquisition accelerates Huntington Bancshares’ growth in Texas by expanding its presence in Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston. … Read more
Weatherford-based First Bank Texas hit the road this spring with a new mobile banking branch designed to deliver full-service banking and financial education to neighborhoods, community and sporting events, festivals and schools. “From the days of the stagecoach to the digital age, our bank has always worked to meet our customers where they are,” says … Read more
Dallas-based Harmony Bank is continuing its expansion with the recent groundbreaking on a new branch in the heart of Dallas’ Medical District. This marks the bank’s first ground-up build since merging with Texas Brand Bank and acquiring First State Bank of Rice. Set to open in 2026, the new location reflects Harmony Bank’s evolution from … Read more
On June 24, Kalispell, Montana-based Glacier Bancorp Inc. and Mount Pleasant-based Guaranty Bancshares Inc., the bank holding company for Guaranty Bank & Trust NA, announced the signing of a definitive agreement pursuant to which Glacier will acquire Guaranty in an all-stock transaction. The acquisition marks Glacier Bancorp’s 27th bank acquisition since 2000 and its 13th … Read more
On June 24, Maverick Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Lubbock-based Maverick Bank, and Sandhills Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Monahans-based Tejas Bank, announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Maverick will acquire Sandhills. Upon closing, Tejas Bank will merge into Maverick Bank, creating a West Texas community bank … Read more