Rivera Promoted to Assistant Vice President/Credit Underwriting at Western Heritage Bank

Las Cruces, New Mexico-based Western Heritage Bank has promoted Nathan Rivera to assistant vice president/credit underwriting. “Nathan has been an asset to our team for several years and we are pleased to promote him to this new role,” says Greg Cory, president and CEO. “We are grateful to have him as part of our banking … Read more

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas’ El Paso Board Elects Leaders for 2023

The board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas’ El Paso branch has elected Sally Hurt-Deitch chair and Tracy Yellen chair pro tem for 2023. Hurt-Deitch joined the El Paso branch board in 2018. She is the executive vice president of nursing and operations infrastructure for Ascension. She also has served at Tenet Healthcare … Read more

January 1–7, 2023

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Chappell Hill Bank, based in Chappell Hill, has completed its merger with GOBI Acquisition Corp., based in Irving. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by First Financial Bank NA, based in Abilene, to relocate a branch from 3400 Hwy. 21 E in Bryan to 1622 N. … Read more

December 25–31, 2022

Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by The First National Bank of Quitaque, based in Quitaque, to establish a branch at 501 Main St. in Silverton. The TDB reports that Citizens State Bank, based in Anton, has established a branch at 4718 S. Loop 289, Ste. 200, in Lubbock. The TDB … Read more

December 18–24, 2022

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Chappell Hill Bank, based in Chappell Hill, to merge with GOBI Acquisition Corp., based in Irving. Branches The OCC reports that JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, Ohio, has established a branch at 38987 Buckeye Trail in Magnolia. The OCC reports … Read more

December 11–17, 2022

Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that Great Plains National Bank, based in Elk City, Oklahoma, has completed its acquisition of Providence Bank of Texas SSB, based in Southlake. The TDB reports that Prosperity Bank, based in El Campo, has applied to acquire Lone Star State Bank of West Texas, in Lubbock. The FRBD reports … Read more

December 4–10, 2022

Branches The OCC reports that PNC Bank NA, based in Wilmington, Delaware, has applied to establish a branch at 5220 Ave. J in Houston. The OCC reports that JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, Ohio, has applied to establish a branch at the northeast corner of Ronald Reagan Blvd. and Kauffman Loop in Leander. … Read more

November 27–December 3, 2022

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Pinnacle Bank, based in Fort Worth, has completed its acquisition of Crockett National Bank, based in San Antonio. Conversions The TDB reports that First Liberty National Bank, based in Liberty, has converted to a state charter under the name First Liberty Bank. Name Changes The TDB reports that … Read more

WestStar Bank CEO Osborn Inducted Into El Paso Business Hall of Fame

On December 14, El Paso-based WestStar Bank announced that David W. Osborn, president and CEO, has been inducted into the El Paso Business Hall of Fame. The El Paso Business Hall of Fame, presented by Junior Achievement of El Paso, recognizes business leaders who have made enduring contributions to El Paso. “I am honored to … Read more

November 20–26, 2022

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that it has approved an application by The Chasewood Bank, based in Houston, to acquire MergerCo Inc., based in Houston. The TDB reports that Prosperity Bank, based in El Campo, has applied to acquire Lone Star State Bank of West Texas, based in Lubbock, and FirstCapital Bank of Texas … Read more