TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Branches The OCC reports that Wells Fargo Bank National Association, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has established a branch at 5440 El Dorado Blvd. in Houston. The OCC reports that Bank of America National Association, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, has applied to establish a branch at 2726 E. Berry St. in Fort Worth. … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Happy State Bank, based in Happy, has completed its acquisition of First National Bank of Tahoka, based in Tahoka.
Home Office The TDB reports that it has approved an application by WestStar Bank, based in El Paso, to relocate its home office from 500 N. Mesa in El Paso to 601 N. Mesa in El Paso. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Austin Bank National Association, based in Jacksonville, … Read more
Choudrant, Louisiana-based Origin Bank has announced that Greg Irwin and Bill Kresser have joined the company’s Fort Worth relationship banking team. Both will maintain offices at the bank’s financial center on Throckmorton St. in downtown Fort Worth. “We are thrilled to welcome Greg and Bill to Origin Bank,” says Justin Holt, Tarrant County market leader. “Their … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that PNC Bank National Association, based in Wilmington, Delaware, has established the following branches: 3311 E. Broad St., Ste. 101, in Mansfield; 3630 W. University Dr. in McKinney; and 4001 Matlock Rd. in Arlington. The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Bank of America National Association, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, to … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that Newfirst National Bank, based in El Campo, has applied to relocate a branch from 609 N. Wells in Edna to 711 N. Wells in Edna. The TDB reports that Frost Bank, based in San Antonio, has established a branch at 2982 Fulton St. in Houston. The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Alliance … Read more
On May 26, Birmingham, Alabama-based BBVA USA announced the opening of 11 new branches across five Texas markets, marking a major milestone in an endeavor first announced in June 2020. The branches, which opened in early May, feature updated models aligned with the bank’s vision of integrating both a digital and face-to-face branch banking experience … Read more
Longview-based Texas Bank and Trust recently announced promotions across a number of its banking office locations. Christian Cole has been promoted to banking officer/portfolio manager in the lending division of Texas Bank and Trust’s Van location. He joined the bank in 2020 as a credit analyst. In addition to his experience in the financial services … Read more
Home Office The TDB reports that WestStar Bank, based in El Paso, has applied to relocate its home office from 500 N. Mesa in El Paso to 601 N. Mesa in El Paso. Branches The OCC reports that Texas Republic Bank National Association, based in Frisco, has established a branch at 1212 S. Preston Rd., … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Happy State Bank, based in Happy, to acquire First National Bank of Tahoka, based in Tahoka. The TDB reports that Peoples Bank, based in Lubbock, has acquired First Bank & Trust, based in Seymour. Branches The OCC reports that Amarillo National Bank, … Read more