Killeen-based First National Bank Texas recently marked its 125th anniversary with a celebration recognizing the bank’s long history and continuing role in the communities it serves. Established in 1901—only 19 years after the city of Killeen was established—the bank has grown from a Central Texas community bank into an institution with more than $4.5 billion in assets and more than 340 locations across Texas, Arizona, Arkansas and New Mexico. Historical accounts note that the bank opened in 1901 with $25,000 in capital stock, later purchasing Killeen’s earlier Jewelers Bank in 1904 and merging with First State Bank of Killeen in 1934.
As part of the anniversary celebration, Texas State Representative Hillary Hickland (District 55) presented a resolution honoring First National Bank Texas on its 125th anniversary. Christopher Williston, president and CEO of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT), and Curt Nelson, IBAT’s director of membership, spoke at the celebration, as did Chris Furlow, president and CEO of the Texas Bankers Association. Public posts from the event noted that the celebration brought together bank leaders, employees and community partners to recognize the institution’s history, relationships and continued commitment to service.
Terry Tuggle serves as chairman of First National Bank Texas, while Robert W. “Bobby” Hoxworth is president and CEO. Hoxworth joined the bank in 1981 and was named president and CEO in 2008.
