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HomeBank Texas Supports Major Renovation and Expansion of Rockwall’s J.E.R. Chilton YMCA with $500,000 Gift

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Seagoville-based HomeBank Texas has made a significant community investment in the future of Rockwall County with a $500,000 contribution to the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA’s capital campaign. The funding supports a $5.2 million renovation and expansion initiative designed to serve one of the fastest-growing counties in the country. The gift is slated for the YMCA’s planned … Read more

Texas Community Bank Donates to Affordable Homes of South Texas

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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

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

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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 Momentum Bank Contributes $5,000 to KBTX’s Food for Families Food Drive

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On December 6, College Station-based American Momentum Bank donated $5,000 to local television station KBTX’s 28th Annual Food for Families Food Drive. The event raised monetary and food donations for the Brazos Valley Food Bank. American Momentum Bank sponsored the 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. “matching time,” contributing a company donation in the amount of … Read more

VeraBank Recognized as 2023 nCino Financial Services Impact Award Winner

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On July 14, Henderson-based VeraBank announced that it has received the 2023 Financial Services Impact Award in the “Speed” category by North Carolina-based nCino, a financial technology company. The company’s cloud-based banking software helps financial institutions gain efficiencies from digitizing and streamlining processes in commercial banking, small-business banking and retail banking. The award recognizes stand-out … Read more

Community National Bank and West Texas National Bank Join Forces to Promote Midland Housing Project

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On March 28, two West Texas community banks came together to support a mission that will improve the lives of teachers, first responders and the Midland Memorial Medical staff by providing affordable housing opportunities in Midland. Midland-based Community National Bank and West Texas National Bank, both known for their philanthropic efforts in the Permian Basin, … Read more

American Bank Kicks Off Annual Holiday Bear Drive

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Corpus Christi-based American Bank’s annual Holiday Bear Drive is back and underway. Donations of new stuffed teddy bears will be accepted at any American Bank or TexStar National Bank location through December 31. The stuffed bears are given to children and families who need comfort and support to help rebuild their lives. The bears will … Read more

Woodforest National Bank Opens its First H-E-B Retail Branch

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During the grand opening, the Society of Samaritans (SOS) received a $10,000 donation from Woodforest Charitable Foundation: Beverly Points, SOS secretary and financial counselor (holding check); Becky Benham, SOS executive director (third from left); and Tammy Teale, SOS assistant executive director (second from left); along with Woodforest National Bank’s Brett Simms, assistant vice president/branch manager … Read more

Texas Bankers Raise $360,000 for Uvalde Together We Rise Fund

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On October 7, the Texas Bankers Association (TBA) and the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) announced that more than $360,000 has been raised to support those directly impacted by the Robb School shooting in Uvalde on May 24. The joint effort, administered through the Texas Bankers Foundation, has concluded and has distributed all funds … Read more

First National Bank Texas and FHLB Dallas Present $72,000 to Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity

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On August 3, Killeen-based First National Bank Texas (FNBT) and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) presented $72,000 to the Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity in a ceremonial check presentation. FNBT and FHLB Dallas provided the funding from FHLB Dallas’ Homebuyer Equity Leverage Partnership (HELP) program in 2022 to help 12 income-qualified, first-time … Read more