TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Newspaper advertisements celebrate the opening of Montrose National Bank in May 1956.In 1956, Montrose National Bank in Houston opened its doors in response to the needs of an evolving metroplex. Today, both the city and the bank continue to thrive. Central Bank, as it is now known, is celebrating its 70th anniversary, making it “Houston’s … Read more
Killeen-based First National Bank Texas recently marked its 125th anniversary with a celebration recognizing the bank’s long history and continuing role in the communities it serves. Established in 1901—only 19 years after the city of Killeen was established—the bank has grown from a Central Texas community bank into an institution with more than $4.5 billion … Read more
David Baty, president and CEO of Frisco-based Texas Republic Bank, recently announced that “banking like it oughta be!” is celebrating 135 years in business this year. The bank was acquired 15 years ago by a local investor group headed up by Baty and real estate investor Tim Cantrell. Over the past decade and a half, … Read more