December 29, 2024–January 4, 2025

Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC and TDB report that SouthState Bank NA, based in Winter Haven, Florida, has completed its acquisition of Independent Bank, dba Independent Financial, based in McKinney. The TDB reports that Columbus State Bank, based in Columbus, has completed its merger with Hill Bank & Trust Co., based in Weimar. Branches The … Read more

December 22–28, 2024

Branches The TDB reports that Wallis Bank, based in Wallis, has established a branch at 4805 E. Sam Houston Pkwy., Ste. 100, in Pasadena. The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Texas Bank, based in Henderson, to establish a branch at 7680 Preston Rd. in Frisco.

Texas Republic Bank Promotes Titus and Welcomes Kemp to the Team

Frisco-based Texas Republic Bank announced a new hire and a promotion early in the new year. Charlie Titus has been promoted to assistant vice president/treasury services manager. With four years of banking experience and one year of service at Texas Republic Bank, “he is dedicated to building strong relationships with clients. Charlie’s commitment to excellence … Read more

December 15–21, 2024

Branches The OCC reports that JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, Ohio, has established the following branches: 9324 Summer Creek Dr. in Fort Worth and 1055 Market Way Rd. in Argyle. The agency also reports that it has received applications by JPMorgan Chase Bank to establish the following branches: at the southeast corner of … Read more

Peoples Bank Taps Stewart to Serve as Frisco Market President

Lubbock-based Peoples Bank has hired Brett Stewart to serve as market president for the bank’s newest location in Frisco. The hiring was announced by Matthew Knies, North Texas market president. The Frisco location currently operates as a loan production office with plans to convert it to a full-service bank. Stewart has been in banking for … Read more

Oklahoma-based Bank Opens First Texas Branch in Frisco as First Lonestar Bank

First Lonestar Bank, a division of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based First Liberty Bank, has entered the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex with the opening of its full-service office in Frisco on July 11. The branch is located at 2600 Dallas Pkwy., Ste. 140. First Lonestar Bank operated a loan production office in Frisco since January 2023. First Liberty … Read more

Susser Bank Golf Classic Raises More Thank $180,000 for UT’s MD Anderson Cancer Center 

Sam and Catherine SusserOn May 6, more than 92 golfers and over 60 sponsors participated in the Susser Bank Golf Classic, benefiting the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. The incredible turnout at the PGA Frisco Fields Ranch Golf Course in Frisco resulted in raising more than $180,000 to support the institution’s mission to … Read more

Texas Bank and Trust Announces Promotions During Employee Awards Dinner

On March 19, Longview-based Texas Bank and Trust Co. announced numerous promotions during its employee awards dinner in Longview. These promotions advance team members in the bank’s Fort Worth, Frisco, Richardson, Marshall, Tyler Grande and Gladwater offices. Alex Myers has been promoted to senior vice president/manager of treasury services in Fort Worth. His banking experience … Read more

Louisiana-based Origin Bank Hires Alcalá as Mortgage Market Leader in Dallas 

On August 31, Choudrant, Louisiana-based Origin Bank announced that it has hired Rick Alcalá as a mortgage market leader in the Dallas area. He will serve clients with their mortgage lending and daily banking needs, assisting both English and Spanish-speaking customers. Alcalá’s office is located at Origin Bank’s Hall Park financial center, 3102 Dallas Pkwy., Ste. … Read more

Susser Bank Offers Client Appreciation Deep in the Heart of (North) Texas

On July 26, Arlington-based Susser Bank hosted a client appreciation event at McKinney’s family-owned Local Yocal BBQ & Grill. Janine Marshall, Susser Bank’s Frisco/McKinney market president, welcomed more than 30 guests and Susser team members to The Augustus, the venue’s event space in historic downtown McKinney. Guests enjoyed the venue’s elegantly rustic atmosphere, Chairman and … Read more