TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by American First National Bank, based in Houston, to relocate a branch from 240 Legacy Dr., Ste. 112, in Plano to 1908 K Ave. in Plano. The TDB reports that Frost Bank, based in San Antonio, has applied to establish a branch at 19019 IH 35 in … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that Broadway National Bank, based in San Antonio, has established a branch at 8333 Douglas Ave., Ste. 100, in Dallas. The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Home Bank NA, based in Lafayette, Louisiana, to establish a branch at 110 Vintage Park Blvd., Ste. 100, in Houston. The … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that Amarillo National Bank, based in Amarillo, has established a branch at 1700 Coulter in Amarillo. The OCC reports that it has approved an application by VeraBank NA, based in Henderson, to establish a branch at 3002 Barron Rd. in College Station. The OCC reports that it has approved an application … Read more
Conversions The TDB reports that Sunflower Bank NA, based in Dallas, has applied to convert to a Texas state charter under the name Sunflower Bank. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by American Bank NA, based in Corpus Christi, to establish a branch at 101 N. Shoreline in Corpus Christi. The … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that it has approved applications by Bank of America NA, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, to establish the following branches: 401 N. Hwy. 77, Ste. 20, in Waxahachie and 2408 McKinney Ave. in Dallas. The agency also reports that it has approved an application by Bank of America to relocate a … Read more
Forbes’ 2024 ranking of the Best-In-State Banks and Credit Unions was released at the end of June. The list provides a comprehensive look at the elite of America’s smaller financial institutions in 2024. Forbes collaborated with market research firm Statista to conduct in-depth interviews of more than 26,000 U.S. citizens from all 50 states about … Read more
Laurel Ann (Sissy) Phillips Austin, chief lending officer, investment officer and member of the board of directors at Jacksonville-based Austin Bank and its parent company, Austin Bancorp Inc., passed away on August 29 after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was 83. Austin grew up in Jacksonville, graduated as valedictorian from the Jacksonville High … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Wells Fargo Bank NA, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to establish a branch at the southwest corner of Hwy. 423 and Hwy. 380 in Frisco. The agency also reports that it has approved an application by Wells Fargo Bank to relocate a branch … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, Ohio, has established a branch at 3910 W. State Hwy. 31 W in Corsicana. The OCC reports that Home Bank NA, based in Lafayette, Louisiana, has applied to establish a branch at 110 Vintage Park Blvd., Ste. 100, in Houston. The OCC reports … Read more
Name Changes The TDB reports that First State Bank, based in Abilene, has changed its name to Avana Bank. Home Offices The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Susser Bank, based in Dallas, to relocate its home office from 100 Crescent Ct., Ste. 575, in Dallas to 4010 Maple Ave., Ste. 150A, … Read more