TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Terrell-based American National Bank of Texas (ANBTX) has announced the opening of its newest banking center in Heath—part of the year-long celebration of its 150th anniversary. Located at 482 Laurence Dr., it’s the bank’s fourth location in Rockwall County, one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas. The opening continues ANBTX’s strategic growth and revitalization of … Read more
On October 18, Terrell-based American National Bank of Texas (ANBTX) marked a major milestone, celebrating 150 years with a “Terrell Homegrown Celebration.” Hosted at the ANBTX Terrell campus, the event featured live music, delicious food, a local market and family-friendly activities, honoring the bank’s long-standing connection to the community. Throughout 2025, ANBTX also celebrated its … Read more
Seven Texas banks have been recognized by the American Bankers Association (ABA) Foundation for their outstanding community initiatives in this year’s Community Commitment Awards, which celebrate banks nationwide that go above and beyond to strengthen the communities they serve. From affordable housing to financial education and senior protection, these programs reflect the deep community roots … Read more
On April 2, the Texas Bankers Foundation, the charitable arm of the Texas Bankers Association, announced the 19 recipients of its 2025 Cornerstone and Leader in Financial Education (LiFE) Awards. These honors recognize work that goes above and beyond in its commitment to community engagement and financial education across Texas. “These awards celebrate the banks … Read more
In late March, USA Today and Energage released its fifth annual list of America’s Top Workplaces, which includes several Texas-based banks. A nationwide competition open to organizations with 150 employees or more, Top Workplaces recognizes companies that foster exceptional work cultures. Winners are determined by confidential surveys conducted by Energage, a human resources research and … Read more
Terrell-based American National Bank of Texas (ANBTX) celebrated its new loan production office in Fair Park with a grand opening ceremony on December 10. The LPO, located at 820 Exposition Ave., was first announced in June as part of ANBTX’s ongoing efforts to bring opportunities and investment to Southern Dallas County. The new location, which serves … Read more
Perry Ginn, regional market president at Terrell-based American National Bank of Texas, has been selected as the 2024 Banker of the Year by the Tarrant County Bankers Association. He was honored at the organization’s Banker of the Year luncheon on December 12 at the River Crest Country Club in Fort Worth. Ginn has more than 40 … Read more
Terrell-based American National Bank of Texas announced that it will open a South Dallas loan production office (LPO), located at 820 Exposition Ave., this fall. The office will serve as the new home for the bank’s emerging markets team and play a critical role in the bank’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its presence in South … Read more
Rosie Rueda has joined Terrell-based American National Bank of Texas as vice president and community banker on the bank’s emerging markets team. Rueda draws on nearly 20 years of business lending and market development expertise. She previously served as vice president/senior business development at LiftFund Inc. in Dallas. Prior to that, she worked for LegacyTexas, … Read more
Terrell-based American National Bank of Texas has donated $275,000 to four local organizations to assist with their revitalization efforts in Southern Dallas County. The bank made the following donations: $100,000 to Builders of Hope Community Development Corp. to help construct and preserve quality affordable housing units, cultivate public policy and create opportunities for long-term economic … Read more