TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Dallas-based Sunflower Bank NA has donated $103,590 to K-12 schools and school systems that participated in its ABC Program for Education’s 2023–24 school year campaign. In addition, the ABC Program’s “Pay for As” drawings throughout 2024 resulted in $28,500 in payments directly to students as a reward for academic achievements. Since 2001, the ABC Program … Read more
American Banker has released its 2024 list of the “Best Banks to Work For,” which includes nine banks based in Texas. Northbrook, Illinois-based First Bank Chicago was ranked No. 1 in this year’s list among 90 banks in the 12th annual ranking. The banks on the 2024 list range in size from the 52-employee First … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that First Liberty Bank, based in Liberty, has applied to merge with Pearland State Bank, based in Pearland, and First National Bank of Alvin, based in Alvin. Branches The TDB reports that it has approved an application by TexasBank, based in Brownwood, to establish a branch at 2641 E. … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Columbus State Bank, based in Columbus, has applied to merge with Hill Bank & Trust Co., based in Weimar. Branches The OCC reports that First National Bank Texas, based in Killeen, has applied to establish the following branches: 10505 Broadway St. in Pearland and 3000 S. Jackson Rd. … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Southtrust Bank NA, based in George West, to establish a branch at 14090 Southwest Fwy., Ste. 220, in Sugar Land. The OCC reports that PNC Bank NA, based in Wilmington, Delaware, has applied to establish a branch at 8031 Walnut Hill Ln. in Dallas. … Read more
Choudrant, Louisiana-based Origin Bank has opened its new Preston Financial Center in Dallas. Its previous location in Preston Center has relocated to the new flagship location at 8411 Preston Rd. “Our customers can enjoy new amenities and innovative features designed to elevate their banking experience,” says Warrie Birdwell, North Texas president. The two-story financial center, … Read more
Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank recently announced the promotions of Joe Pitch and Stephanie Starrett to branch presidents. Both will continue to report to Brent Raindl, Dallas region chairman. Pitch has been promoted to president of the bank’s One Victory Park location in Dallas. He joined PlainsCapital Bank in 2014 and most recently served as executive vice … Read more
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas has re-appointed Gabriel “Gabe” Guerra of Corpus Christi to the bank’s San Antonio branch board of directors for a three-year term ending December 31, 2027. He joined the San Antonio branch board in 2022. As a board member, Guerra provides input on regional economic conditions as part of the Federal … Read more
The SW Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) will convene its 159th Assembly for Bank Directors at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Springs, California, February 13–16. The Assemblies for Bank Directors attract bank directors and senior management from across the country to discuss the latest issues affecting the industry. From nationally … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Oakwood Bank, based in Dallas, has completed its merger into b1BANK, based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Branches The OCC reports that First National Bank Texas, based in Killeen, has applied to establish a new branch at 1192 W. Dallas, Ste. A, in Conroe. The OCC reports that it … Read more