March 2–8, 2025

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

February 23–March 1, 2025

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

February 16–22, 2025

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

February 9–15, 2025

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

February 2–8, 2025

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

January 26–February 1, 2025

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.

January 19–25, 2025

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

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

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

Fifty-six Bankers Complete 2022 Texas Tech School of Banking Program

The Texas Tech School of Banking recently completed its 2022 session. Banking professionals from across Texas and three other states convened at Rawls College of Business on the campus of Texas Tech University in Lubbock for the program. Established in 1973, the school offers a blend of traditional academic coursework and interactive lecture sessions hosted … Read more

Texas Bankers Foundation Announces 2021 50-Year Banker Honorees

The Texas Bankers Foundation, the charitable arm of the Texas Bankers Association, has announced the 17 recipients of the 2022 50-Year Banker Awards. Each of the bankers selected is recognized for his/her exemplary and long-standing service to the banking industry. Launched in 1989 by the Texas Bankers Association, the 50-Year Banker Awards honor the men … Read more