TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that The First National Bank of Eldorado, based in Eldorado, has applied to acquire a branch of Western Bank, based in Lubbock. The branch is located at 100 S. Main St. in Loraine. Home Offices The TDB reports that Victory Bank, based in Lubbock, has applied to relocate its … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that First United Bank, based in Dimmitt, has acquired the following branches of Vista Bank, based in Dallas: 317 Main St. in Abernathy; 701 Main St. in Hale Center; 101 North Ave. E in Haskell; 930 Frontage Rd. in Idalou; 1523 Main St. in Petersburg; 3000 Olton Rd. in … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that Yoakum National Bank, based in Yoakum, has applied to acquire Citizens State Bank, based in Ganado. The TDB reports that First Liberty Bank, based in Liberty, has completed its acquisitions of Pearland State Bank, based in Pearland, and First National Bank of Alvin, based in Alvin. Branches The … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that The Chasewood Bank, based in Houston, has merged into Austin Bank NA and its parent company, Austin Bancorp Inc., based in Jacksonville. The TDB reports that it has approved an application by First United Bank, based in Dimmitt, to acquire the following branches of Vista Bank, based in … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Farmers and Merchants Bank, based in De Leon, to acquire Farmers State Bank of Newcastle, based in Newcastle. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, Ohio, to establish a branch at … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that Community National Bank & Trust of Texas, based in Corsicana, has applied to acquire Captex Bank, based in Fort Worth. The TDB reports that Farmers and Merchants Bank, based in De Leon, has applied to acquire Farmers State Bank of Newcastle, based in Newcastle.
Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Austin Bank NA, based in Jacksonville, to acquire Chasewood Bank, based in Houston. Branches The OCC reports that Amarillo National Bank, based in Amarillo, has applied to establish a branch at 8602 Pineridge Dr. in Amarillo. The OCC reports that Zions Bancorporation … Read more
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
In early October, the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) announced that Tracy Harris, chief strategic planning and project officer at Harlingen-based Texas Regional Bank, has been elected chair of the IBAT board of directors for 2024–25. She officially accepted the position during the association’s 50th Annual Convention held October 5–8 in San Antonio. In … Read more
The Texas Bankers Foundation, the charitable arm of the Texas Bankers Association, has announced the recipients of its 2024 Cornerstone and Leader in Financial Education (LiFE) Awards. Each of the banks or bankers selected has demonstrated excellence in community involvement or has promoted financial education in its communities. The awards were presented during the May … Read more