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TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS

TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS

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Alabama-based Regions Bank Appoints Clemmons Texas Consumer Banking Executive

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Birmingham, Alabama-based Regions Bank announced the appointment of Christina Clemmons to serve as Texas consumer banking executive, a senior leadership role overseeing retail-banking operations across Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, Tyler and other Texas markets. She succeeds Michael Pardue, who now serves as retail segment program manager supporting branch operations across Region Bank’s 15-state retail-banking footprint. … Read more

Bastrop Bancshares Announces Agreement to Acquire Columbus Bancorp

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On April 28, Bastrop Bancshares Inc., the holding company for Bastrop-based First National Bank of Bastrop, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Columbus Bancorp Inc., the holding company for Columbus-based The First State Bank, for cash consideration. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026. According to … Read more

VeraBank Announces Brenham Branch Opening This Summer

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On February 19, Henderson-based VeraBank announced that it will be opening a new location in Brenham this summer. The new full-service branch, located at 2690 Becker Dr., will be VeraBank’s first in Washington County and fourth in Southeast Texas. “We’re eager to expand our reach and plant roots in Brenham,” says Brad Tidwell, CEO. “We … Read more