IBAT Education Foundation Awards SWGSB Women in Community Banking Scholarship

The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) Education Foundation, in conjunction with the SW Graduate School of Banking Foundation, announced that Kelsey Goates, vice president and market manager at TexasBank in Stephenville, and Leslie Gonzalez, senior vice president at Stockmens National Bank in Cotulla, have been selected as recipients of the 2025 Women in Community … Read more

Texas Bankers Foundation Announces 2025 Cornerstone and LiFE Award Winners

On April 2, the Texas Bankers Foundation, the charitable arm of the Texas Bankers Association, announced the 19 recipients of its 2025 Cornerstone and Leader in Financial Education (LiFE) Awards. These honors recognize work that goes above and beyond in its commitment to community engagement and financial education across Texas. “These awards celebrate the banks … Read more

Harris Honored as Texas Bank and Trust’s 2024 ‘Community Spirit Award’ Recipient

On March 18, Rogers Pope Jr., vice chair and chief executive officer at Longview-based Texas Bank and Trust, announced that Jennifer Harris is the 2024 recipient of the bank’s “Community Spirit Award.” The award was presented to Harris during the bank’s annual employee dinner in Longview. Harris, who serves as senior vice president and business … Read more

Peoples Bank in Lubbock Donates to 15 Local Nonprofits on Giving Tuesday

On December 3, Lubbock-based Peoples Bank participated in the national Giving Tuesday annual event by presenting donations to several local nonprofit organizations.  The community service project was announced by Larry Allen, chair and CEO. The charities that received Peoples Bank donations included: Bounce Back Global CASA of Hill County Future of Nazareth High Point Village … Read more

Texas Community Bank Donates to Affordable Homes of South Texas

In December, Laredo-based Texas Community Bank delivered a $3,500 donation to Affordable Homes of South Texas (AHST). This annual donation highlights the bank’s dedication to supporting nonprofits that address critical community needs, particularly housing and homeownership. “It feels really good to be welcomed by these organizations,” Connie Gonzalez, vice president and branch manager, told Texas … Read more

American Bank Launches 30th Annual Holiday Bear Drive for Mainspring Schools

Corpus Christi-based American Bank’s 30th annual Holiday Bear Drive kicked off in December. The event provides an opportunity for American Bank clients, employees, neighbors and friends to donate stuffed bears to children and families in need of support as they rebuild and stabilize their lives. Donations of new stuffed teddy bears are being accepted at … Read more

FHLB Dallas and Eight Member Financial Institutions Award $283K to Dallas/Fort Worth Nonprofits

Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and eight of its members awarded $283,000 in grants to eight nonprofit organizations in Dallas and Fort Worth. The awards were part of more than $1.2 million awarded to community groups through the Partnership Grant Program (PGP) and were celebrated during an event on … Read more

Texas Community Bank Donates $1 Million to Texas A&M International University Banking Academy

On October 15, Laredo-based Texas Community Bank donated $1 million to Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) for its Banking Academy in the A.R. Sanchez Jr. School of Business. “As our name affirms, we are a community bank and believe that partnering with TAMIU—the primary source of this community’s human capital—is a perfect way to elevate … Read more

American Bank Recognized by Foster Angels of South Texas

Corpus Christi-based American Bank was recently presented with the Ted Oakley Legacy of Change Award by Foster Angels of South Texas. Named after Foster Angels founder, Ted Oakley, the award honors an organization or individual whose philanthropic efforts are creating an exceptional impact to further the mission of Foster Angels of South Texas. The award … Read more