TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE and IDEAS



Seasoned West Texas Banker Greenlee Joins First Bank Texas Board

Weatherford-based First Bank Texas has appointed Ed Greenlee to its board of directors. A respected Texas banking executive with 50 years of experience, he brings a wealth of industry knowledge and a strong commitment to community-centered financial services. A native of Abilene, Greenlee’s career in banking has spanned markets across the state, from Abilene, Kerrville … Read more

First Bank Texas Rolls Out Mobile Banking Branch Across North and West Texas

Weatherford-based First Bank Texas hit the road this spring with a new mobile banking branch designed to deliver full-service banking and financial education to neighborhoods, community and sporting events, festivals and schools. “From the days of the stagecoach to the digital age, our bank has always worked to meet our customers where they are,” says … Read more

Texas Bankers Association Announces 2025–26 Officers and Board of Directors

The Texas Bankers Association (TBA) recently announced the elected board of directors for its 2025–26 fiscal year. The officers’ terms run from June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026. Ron Butler, executive vice president and chief administrative officer of Abilene-based First Financial Bank NA, has been named TBA chairman. The new vice chair is William … Read more