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 Austin Bank NA, based in Jacksonville, to acquire Chasewood Bank, based in Houston. Branches The OCC reports that Amarillo National Bank, based in Amarillo, has applied to establish a branch at 8602 Pineridge Dr. in Amarillo. The OCC reports that Zions Bancorporation … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that it has approved applications by First Liberty Bank, based in Liberty, to acquire Pearland State Bank, based in Pearland, and First National Bank of Alvin, based in Alvin. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by VeraBank NA, based in Henderson, to establish a branch … Read more
Bank of Brenham has announced development plans for a new, full-service branch in Bryan/College Station to be known as Bank of B/CS. The bank will begin operations late this spring at 3030 University Dr., Ste. 200, in College Station. In addition to opening this location, the bank will begin construction of a new bank at … Read more
The Leadership Division of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) elected new board members during its quarterly board meeting in June. Founded in 1985, the IBAT Leadership Division is dedicated to the development of tomorrow’s leaders in community banking. The 2021–22 executive committee members named to guide the IBAT Leadership Division include: Chair Justin … Read more