TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE and IDEAS



Mergers and Acquisitions

The TDB reports that Columbus State Bank, based in Columbus, has applied to merge with Hill Bank & Trust Co., based in Weimar.

Branches

The OCC reports that First National Bank Texas, based in Killeen, has applied to establish the following branches: 10505 Broadway St. in Pearland and 3000 S. Jackson Rd. in Pharr.

The TDB reports that Prosperity Bank, based in El Campo, has applied to establish a branch at 10909 Slide Rd. in Lubbock.