On December 12, Dallas-based Vista Bank announced a definitive agreement to sell seven rural locations—Abernathy, Hale Center, Haskell, Idalou, Petersburg, Plainview and Ralls—to Dimmitt-based First United Bank. The transaction is...
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To honor regional banks that positively impact their communities, Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group publish an annual list of “America’s Best Regional Banks [and Credit Unions]”* every December. The publication’s...
Corpus Christi-based American Bank’s 30th annual Holiday Bear Drive kicked off in December. The event provides an opportunity for American Bank clients, employees, neighbors and friends to donate stuffed bears...
In November, Karnes City-based Karnes County National Bank announced the formation of Karnes County National Bancshares Inc., a new holding company for the bank, according to a report in the...
Pictured above: (seated) Janine Marshall, senior vice president/market president; and Patrick White, vice president/deposit and liquidity specialist; (standing) Dawn Chavez, senior vice president/treasury management solutions officer; and Diana Stringfellow, assistant...
On November 18, Natchitoches, Louisiana-based Grant Bancshares Inc., the holding company for BOM Bank, announced the completion of its acquisition of nine American State Bank locations across Texas. The acquired locations...
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The SW Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) will convene its 159th Assembly for Bank Directors at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in...
On October 17, Charles McGuire, chairman of First Liberty National Bancshares Inc., the holding company of Liberty-based First Liberty Bank, and Kelly Stretcher, president and...
On October 16, Jeff Austin III, chairman of the board of Jacksonville-based Austin Bank, announced that Austin Bancorp Inc., the bank’s parent company, has entered...
On September 24, Dubuque, Iowa-based Capra Bank broke ground on its new, permanent Texas location at 12115 Slide Rd. in Lubbock. The Lubbock Chamber of...
Corpus Christi-based American Bank was recently presented with the Ted Oakley Legacy of Change Award by Foster Angels of South Texas. Named after Foster Angels...
On October 1, El Paso-based WestStar Bank and Chicago, Illinois-based Hub International Limited, a leading global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, jointly announced the...
On October 3, the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) announced that it has teamed up with Community Capital Technology Inc., a newly endorsed provider...
Dallas-based Susser Bank has opened its first full-service branch in Austin, just a few miles from the state capitol and the University of Texas. Located...
On September 19, Liberty Capital Bancshares Inc., the holding company for Addison-based Liberty Capital Bank, announced its plans to merge with Southwestern Bancorp Inc., the...
The SW Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) at Southern Methodist University (SMU) is registering participants for its National Certified Community Bank Director’s (NCCBD) Program, October...
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After more than a year in temporary offices, Elgin-based Frontier Bank is relocating to a full-service Georgetown location on E. University Ave. The new facility marks the fourth full-service Williamson County location for Frontier Bank...
On October 15, Laredo-based Texas Community Bank donated $1 million to Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) for its Banking Academy in the A.R. Sanchez Jr. School of Business. “As our name affirms, we are a...
On November 8, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based MidFirst Bank announced the completion of its acquisition of the Houston banking locations of Coral Gables, Florida-based Amerant Bank NA, the main subsidiary of Amerant Bancorp Inc. Through the acquisition,...
Dallas-based Sunflower Bank NA has donated $103,590 to K-12 schools and school systems that participated in its ABC Program for Education’s 2023–24 school year campaign. In addition, the ABC Program’s “Pay for As” drawings throughout...
American Banker has released its 2024 list of the “Best Banks to Work For,” which includes nine banks based in Texas. Northbrook, Illinois-based First Bank Chicago was ranked No. 1 in this year’s list among...
On October 31, Waco-based The First National Bank of Central Texas held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new branch in College Station. The state-of-the-art 21,000-square-foot building will be located at 4270 State Hwy. 6 S....
On October 17, Amarillo National Bank celebrated the grand opening of its 29th branch, located at the Amarillo Medical Center at 1700 Coulter St. This branch opening marks Amarillo National Bank’s first new branch in...
Choudrant, Louisiana-based Origin Bank has opened its new Preston Financial Center in Dallas. Its previous location in Preston Center has relocated to the new flagship location at 8411 Preston Rd. “Our customers can enjoy new...
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