January 22–28, 2023

Branches The OCC reports that it has approved applications by Texas National Bank, based in Mercedes, to establish the following branches: 1409 E. Ridge Rd. in McAllen and 1414 FM 802 (Ruben Torres) in Brownsville. The OCC reports that Texas Republic Bank NA, based in Frisco, has applied to establish a branch near the intersection … Read more

January 15–21, 2023

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Vista Bank, based in Dallas, has applied to acquire Charis Bank, based in Justin. Branches The TDB reports that Vista Bank, based in Dallas, has applied to establish a branch at 3225 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Dallas.

January 8–14, 2023

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Prosperity Bank, based in El Campo, has applied to acquire FirstCapital Bank of Texas NA, based in Midland. The TDB reports that Texas Brand Bank, based in Dallas, has applied to acquire Harmony Bank NA, based in Kemp. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application … Read more

WestStar Bank Promotes Rodriguez, Harris and Hernandez to Executive Vice Presidents

On January 23, El Paso-based WestStar Bank announced the executive vice president promotions of Lee Rodriguez, chief human resource officer; Jerry Harris, chief credit officer; and Orlando Hernandez, chief information officer. Rodriguez has served as chief human resource officer with WestStar Bank for almost 20 years. She manages all aspects of human resources, as well … Read more

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