TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that it has approved an application by The Commercial National Bank of Brady, based in Brady, to acquire a branch of Anthem Bank & Trust, based in Plaquemine, Louisiana. The branch is located at 8110 W. FM 1431 in Granite Shoals, Texas. Branches The OCC reports that Community National … Read more
Jeff Austin III, chairman of Jacksonville-based Austin Bank, recently announced the hiring of Leigh Gilland and Jed Crow for its new Montgomery branch. Scheduled to open in June, Montgomery will be Austin Bank’s 36th location and further expand its Southeast Texas service area. “Expanding into Montgomery is a natural progression for Austin Bank,” Austin says, … Read more
The Texas Bankers Foundation, the charitable arm of the Texas Bankers Association, has announced the 17 recipients of the 2022 50-Year Banker Awards. Each of the bankers selected is recognized for his/her exemplary and long-standing service to the banking industry. Launched in 1989 by the Texas Bankers Association, the 50-Year Banker Awards honor the men … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Texas Regional Bank, based in Harlingen, to acquire AccessBank Texas, based in Denton. Branches The TDB reports that it has approved applications by Frost Bank, based in San Antonio, to establish the following branches 1330 S. Loop 288 in Denton; and 7101 … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that Fifth Third Bank National Association, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, has applied to establish a branch at 1001 Fannin St., Ste. 4725, in Houston. The OCC reports that PNC Bank, National Association, based in Wilmington, Delaware, has applied to establish the following branches: 3903 Ichabod Circle in Arlington; and 907 Bank … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that it has approved an application by The First National Bank of Kemp, based in Kemp, to acquire The First State Bank, based in Rice. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Amerant Bank National Association, based in Coral Gables, Florida, to relocate a branch … Read more
Charters The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Texas Traditions Bank, based in Katy, for a state bank charter. Branches The OCC reports that Bank of America National Association, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, has established a branch at 11050 U.S. Hwy 380 in Cross Roads. The agency also reports that Bank … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Texas Regional Bank, based in Harlingen, has applied to acquire AccessBank Texas, based in Denton. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association, based in Columbus, Ohio, to establish a branch at the southwest corner of FM 1488 and Spur … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that Sunflower Bank, based in Denver, Colorado, has completed its acquisition of Pioneer Bank, based in Austin. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Austin Bank NA, based in Jacksonville, to establish a branch at 107 Old River Rd. in Montgomery. The TDB reports that … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that Home Bank National Association, based in Lafayette, Louisiana, has completed its acquisition of Texan Bank National Association, based in Houston. The TDB reports that Veritex Community Bank, based in Dallas, has applied to acquire StoneCastle Insured Sweep LLC, based in New York, New York. StoneCastle Insured Sweep is … Read more