TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Dallas-based Harmony Bank is continuing its expansion with the recent groundbreaking on a new branch in the heart of Dallas’ Medical District. This marks the bank’s first ground-up build since merging with Texas Brand Bank and acquiring First State Bank of Rice. Set to open in 2026, the new location reflects Harmony Bank’s evolution from … Read more
On June 24, Maverick Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Lubbock-based Maverick Bank, and Sandhills Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Monahans-based Tejas Bank, announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Maverick will acquire Sandhills. Upon closing, Tejas Bank will merge into Maverick Bank, creating a West Texas community bank … Read more
On June 18, Corsicana-based Community National Bank & Trust of Texas announced the acquisition of Fort Worth-based CapTex Bank. The acquisition expands Community National Bank and Trust’s footprint to 18 branches across Texas with the addition of five locations in Fort Worth, Bonham, Leonard, Melissa and Trenton. Established in 1901 as the First National Bank … Read more
On February 20, Rio Financial Services Inc., the parent company of McAllen-based Rio Bank, and San Antonio-based Lone Star Capital Bank NA jointly announced the signing of a definitive agreement providing for the merger of Lone Star Capital Bank with and into Rio Bank. Upon the consummation of the merger, Lone Star Capital Bank will … Read more