TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
To honor regional banks that positively impact their communities, Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group publish an annual list of “America’s Best Regional Banks [and Credit Unions]”* every December. The publication’s 2025 list includes 46 regional banks that operate in Texas, with 39 banks based in the Lone Star State. As Newsweek states, “Regional banks…are the … Read more
After more than a year in temporary offices, Elgin-based Frontier Bank is relocating to a full-service Georgetown location on E. University Ave. The new facility marks the fourth full-service Williamson County location for Frontier Bank and the 12th overall for the Central Texas bank. Other Williamson County communities already served by the bank include Leander, … Read more
Elgin-based Frontier Bank of Texas is strengthening its local footprint with the opening of a third full-service banking location in its home county. Coming this summer to Smithville at 107 NW Loop 230, the newest branch will serve residents and businesses in southern Bastrop County and the surrounding area. The opening of the Smithville banking … Read more
Elgin-based Frontier Bank of Texas is celebrating the grand opening its newest location in Taylor at 4 p.m. on April 5. The celebration will mark the official opening of Frontier Bank’s ninth Central Texas location and the third in Williamson County. The new Taylor facility is located at 813 N. Main St. “This grand opening … Read more
In 2006, Elaine Martin was working for the Elgin Bank of Texas when five Central Texas entrepreneurial partners approached her about writing a charter for a new bank. “I’ve worked with and around banks most of my life,” Martin recalls thinking. “How hard can it be?” Over the ensuing months, the answer to that question … Read more
In mid-December, the Austin American-Statesman, in tandem with Top Workplaces, unveiled its 2022 list of the “Greater Austin Top Workplaces,” and two Texas-based banks were included: Elgin-based Frontier Bank of Texas San Antonio-based Broadway Bank. The Statesman recognized 127 companies and organizations in greater Austin on its 2022 list. “This bank was founded on a culture … Read more
On March 3, Elgin-based Frontier Bank of Texas hosted a grand opening celebration for its newest branch at 7509 O’Connor Dr. in Round Rock. The community bank renovated an existing building to include a customer lobby, drive-up banking, night deposit and ATM services. “We know that Round Rock is a vibrant and unique community and … Read more
Elgin-based Frontier Bank of Texas is helping stabilize housing expenses for moderate- and middle-income families in the Austin area. The Central Texas community bank is investing $1 million in the Residency Support Fund of the Austin Housing Conservancy (AHC), a group at the forefront of addressing Austin’s workforce affordability crisis. “We are fully committed to … Read more
Tupelo, Mississippi-based BancorpSouth Bank, with 80 branches in Texas, announced numerous president-level promotions in September. BancorpSouth Bank has promoted Teri Champlin to community bank president in Belton. She previously served as a senior vice president and relationship manager. Champlin has more than 20 years of prior banking experience, including a specialization in real estate lending. … Read more
With the announcement of a new full-service location in Round Rock, Elgin-based Frontier Bank of Texas continues to grow its footprint and strengthen the bank’s position in Williamson County. The planned expansion will include the renovation of an existing property on O’Connor Dr. When completed, the Round Rock facility will feature a customer lobby, drive-up … Read more