TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
On August 7, Texas State Bankshares Inc., the holding company for Harlingen-based Texas Regional Bank (TRB), announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Dallas-based investment banking group Estrada Hinojosa & Co. Inc. The acquisition will add a team of 48 individuals—as well as offices in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Edinburg, … Read more
Dallas-based American Bank opened a new branch in Frisco on August 7—the bank’s third location, joining the main office on West Northwest Hwy. in Dallas and its branch in Irving’s Valley Ranch neighborhood. Located at 3382 Preston Rd. in Frisco, the new branch will be managed by Stephanie San Miguel, who has almost 25 years … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that Lamar National Bank, based in Paris, has established a branch at 1515 W. White St. in Anna. The OCC reports that it has approved an application by PNC Bank NA, based in Wilmington, Delaware, to establish a branch at 800 W. Campbell Rd. in Richardson. The OCC reports that Wells … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by PNC Bank NA, based in Wilmington, to establish a branch at 300 W. 1st St. in Arlington. The TDB reports that Vista Bank, based in Dallas, has established a branch at 3835 PGA Blvd., Ste. 305, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Home Offices The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Sanger Bank, based in Sanger, to relocate its home office from 501 N. Stemmons in Sanger to 1405 W. Chapman Dr. in Sanger. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by VeraBank NA, based in Henderson, to establish a branch … Read more
Dallas-based Comerica Bank has promoted Brandon Jones to senior vice president of external affairs. He previously served in the same role as vice president. He will report to Wendy Bridges, executive vice president of corporate responsibility. In his new role, Jones will oversee the bank’s Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) community engagement function, including External affairs, … Read more
Dallas-based First Foundation Inc., a financial services company with two subsidiaries, Irving, California-based First Foundation Bank and First Foundation Advisors, has appointed James Britton executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective August 14. Reporting to Scott F. Kavanaugh, president and CEO, Britton will lead the financial operations teams for First Foundation and its subsidiaries. … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Amarillo National Bank, based in Amarillo, to establish a branch at 12103 Quaker Ave. in Lubbock. The TDB reports that North Dallas Bank & Trust Co., based in Dallas, has applied to establish a branch at 671 State St. in Southlake.
Conversions The TDB reports that it has approved an application by TXN Bank NA, based in Hondo, to convert to a state-chartered bank under the name TXN Bank. Branches The OCC reports that JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, Ohio, has established a branch at 4600 Williams Dr. in Georgetown. The OCC reports that … Read more
The SW Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) Foundation will convene its 156th Assembly for Bank Directors at the Fairmont Empress in Victoria, British Columbia, August 24–27 to plan for a successful future, focusing on community banking and new imperatives. The conference will be guided by the industry’s leading authorities on community banks and their competitive … Read more