TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Texana Bank NA, based in Linden, to establish a branch at 1680 Keller Pkwy. in Keller. The TDB reports that North Dallas Bank & Trust Co., based in Dallas, has applied to establish a branch at 4961 Fields Pkwy. in Frisco. The TDB reports … Read more
Home Offices The OCC reports that The First National Bank of Eagle Lake, based in Eagle Lake, has relocated its home office from 100 Commerce St. in Eagle Lake to 1217 E. Main St. in Eagle Lake. Conversions The TDB reports that Cendera Bank NA, based in Bells, has applied to convert to a state … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that CapTex Bank, based in Fort Worth, has merged with and into Community National Bank and Trust of Texas, based in Corsicana. The OCC reports that The First National Bank of Eldorado, based in Eldorado, has acquired a branch of Western Bank, based in Lubbock. The branch is located … Read more
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
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Rio Bank, based in McAllen, has completed its acquisition of Lone Star Capital Bank NA, based in San Antonio. The TDB reports that Citizens State Bank, based in Ganado, has completed its merger into Yoakum National Bank, based in Yoakum. Branches The OCC reports that JPMorgan Chase Bank … Read more
This spring, Henderson-based VeraBank awarded 35 scholarships totaling $35,000 to local college-bound high school seniors through its annual Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) scholarship program. Since the inception of the program in 2005, the bank has awarded more than $252,000 in scholarships to 401 local high school students who have met the established criteria. To qualify, … Read more
Henderson-based VeraBank announced the addition of William “Billy” Brannon as senior vice president and commercial banker at the College Station location. He joins the bank with extensive experience in various sectors of commercial banking, including homebuilder finance, land acquisition, development lending and SBA lending. VeraBank will be expanding its presence in College Station with the … Read more
Name Changes The TDB reports that it has approved an application by XD Bank, based in Plano, to change the name to Monet Bank. Loan Production Offices The OCC reports that it has approved an application by First National Bank Texas, based in Killeen, to establish a loan production office at 11 N. Halsted Circle, … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Rio Bank, based in McAllen, to acquire Lone Star Capital Bank NA, based in San Antonio. Name Changes The TDB reports that XD Bank, based in Plano, has applied to change its name to Monet Bank. Branches The TDB reports that Texas … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Rio Bank, based in McAllen, has applied to acquire Lone Star Capital Bank NA, based in San Antonio. Conversions The TDB reports that Cendera Bank NA, based in Bells, has applied to convert from a national association to a Texas state-chartered bank under the name Cendera Bank. Branches … Read more