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Southern Bancshares and SouthStar Bank Sign Agreement to Merge with Nebraska-based Pinnacle Bancorp

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Omaha, Nebraska-based Pinnacle Bancorp Inc. has signed an agreement to acquire Southern Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Moulton-based SouthStar Bank. SouthStar Bank has $1.35 billion in assets with 16 full-service locations in Central Texas: Austin, Bee Cave, Brazoria, Bremond, Calvert, Franklin, Georgetown, Gonzales, Harker Heights, Hearne, Kerrville, Leander, Moulton, Round Rock and Shiner. In … Read more

Third Coast Bancshares Announces Agreement to Acquire Oklahoma-based Great Plains Bancshares

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On October 7, Third Coast Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Humble-based Third Coast Bank, and Great Plains Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based Great Plains National Bank, announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Third Coast will acquire Great Plains in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately … Read more

VeraBank Expands Central Texas Presence with New Branch in Avery Ranch

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On June 22, Henderson-based VeraBank opened its second full-service branch in Austin. The new location, at 14951 Avery Ranch Blvd., serves the rapidly growing Avery Ranch community and surrounding Northwest Austin, Cedar Park and Round Rock areas. To commemorate the opening, the bank will hold an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony later this year. This … Read more

SouthStar Bank Hires Waters as Gerogetown Branch Executive

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Charlie Waters has joined Moulton-based SouthStar Bank as senior vice president and branch executive at the Georgetown office. He holds more than a decade of experience in the banking industry with a strong focus on commercial real estate. Before joining SouthStar Bank, Waters was vice president/commercial loan officer at The Commercial National Bank of Brady’s … Read more

Staebell Joins VeraBank as Senior Vice President and Commercial Banker in Central Texas

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Henderson-based VeraBank has announced that Tyler Staebell has joined its commercial banking team as senior vice president and commercial banker. He will serve businesses in Georgetown, Round Rock, Florence and Liberty Hill. In his new role, he will focus on supporting commercial banking customers with customized financing strategies, while also leading efforts in facilitating and … 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

Michael Named President and CEO of First Texas Bank Georgetown

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The board of directors of First Texas Bank Georgetown has announced the hiring of Alexis Michael as president and chief executive officer. She comes to the bank with more than 20 years of community banking experience, serving the past 19 years in the Central Texas market. Throughout her career, Michael has received recognition for her … Read more

VeraBank Relocates Georgetown Branch and Expands Services

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On September 18, Henderson-based VeraBank relocated its Georgetown branch to a more central location at 1011 W. University Ave. With better direct access in the Wolf Ranch Town Center across from HEB, the new location will offer expanded services, drive-through banking and an ITM. To commemorate the relocation, the bank will hold an open house … Read more

VeraBank Welcomes Zander as Treasury Management Officer in Georgetown

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Henderson-based VeraBank has hired Tina Zander to serve as treasury management officer at its Georgetown branch. She will be responsible for relationship management and onboarding of new business accounts and business development through cross-selling of treasury management products and services. “With more than two decades of experience in community banking, Tina is an accomplished leader … Read more

VeraBank Welcomes New Associates in Georgetown, Conroe, Leander and Austin

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On November 7, Henderson-based VeraBank announced the hiring of new bankers for three of its Central Texas locations. VeraBank has hired Kevin Kelly to serve as the Georgetown market president. He has worked as a community banker in the Georgetown market for nearly 20 years. Before that, he served the Austin market for almost 20 … Read more