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TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS

TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS

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Texas Bankers Included in Independent Banker Magazine’s 2025 ‘40 Under 40’ List of Community Bank Leaders

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On June 3, Independent Banker magazine, the monthly publication of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), announced its seventh annual “40 Under 40: Community Bank Leaders” list, recognizing the rising stars transforming community banking through innovation, leadership and service. Several Texas-based bankers were included on the list, which represents a diverse mix of emerging … Read more

Texas Bankers Foundation Announces 2025 Cornerstone and LiFE Award Winners

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On April 2, the Texas Bankers Foundation, the charitable arm of the Texas Bankers Association, announced the 19 recipients of its 2025 Cornerstone and Leader in Financial Education (LiFE) Awards. These honors recognize work that goes above and beyond in its commitment to community engagement and financial education across Texas. “These awards celebrate the banks … Read more

Newsweek’s List of ‘America’s Best Regional Banks’ Includes 46 Banks in Texas

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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

Frontier Bank Opening New Full-Service Location In Georgetown

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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

Frontier Bank to Open Third Bastrop County Location in Smithville

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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

Frontier Bank of Texas Celebrates Grand Opening of Taylor Branch

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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

Upon Retirement, Martin Reflects on Frontier Bank of Texas’ Path to Success

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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

Frontier Bank of Texas and Broadway Bank Named Two of Austin’s Top Workplaces

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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

Frontier Bank of Texas Opens Round Rock Branch

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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

Frontier Bank Backs Austin’s Core Workforce with $1 Million Investment

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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

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