TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by The Huntington National Bank, based in Columbus, Ohio, to establish a branch at 14025 Northwest Fwy. in Houston. The OCC reports that JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, Ohio, has applied to establish a branch at the northwest corner of Texas State Hwy. … Read more
Bank Charters The TDB reports that Alba Bank, based in Houston, has applied to establish a state bank charter. Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that Sunflower Bank NA, based in Dallas, has completed its acquisition of First Foundation Bank, based in Irvine, California. The TDB reports that City Bank, based in Lubbock, has completed … Read more
In April, Henderson-based VeraBank announced a new commercial banker in Conroe, as well as a new wealth management team member. Billy Brannon has joined the bank as senior vice president/commercial banker at its Conroe location. He was born and raised in Conroe and is excited to return home to support the area where his roots … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that First National Bank Texas, based in Killeen, has applied to establish the following branches: 19337 McDonald St. in Lytle and 2700 W. Freddy Gonzalez Dr. in Edinburg. The OCC reports that it has approved applications by PNC Bank NA, based in Wilmington, Delaware, to establish the following branches: 20225 Hwy. … Read more
Name Changes The TDB reports that First Bank and Trust of Memphis, based in Memphis, Texas, has changed its name to Bank19. Branches The OCC reports that JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, Ohio, has applied to establish a branch at the northeast corner of Lemmon Ave. and Douglas Ave. in Dallas. The agency … Read more
Name Changes The TDB reports that First Bank and Trust of Memphis, based in Memphis, Texas, has applied to change its name to Bank19. Conversions The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Yoakum National Bank, based in Yoakum, to convert to a state charter under the name Yoakum Bank. The TDB reports … Read more
In March, Henderson-based VeraBank announced promotions and a new hire for its commercial banking teams in Henderson, Austin and Corsicana. Zach Kuehner, who has been with VeraBank since 2023, has transitioned into the role of commercial banker at the Austin downtown office. He brings a strong foundation in commercial credit, portfolio management and relationship‑focused service … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Peoples Bank, based in Lubbock, has applied to merge into Cornerstone Capital Bank SSB, based in Houston. The TDB reports that it has approved an application by City Bank, based in Lubbock, to acquire Bank of Houston, based in Houston. Conversions The TDB reports that Yoakum National Bank, based … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Sunflower Bank NA, based in Dallas, to acquire First Foundation Bank, based in Irvine, California. The TDB reports that Prosperity Bank, based in El Campo, has applied to acquire Stellar Bank, based in Houston. Branches The OCC reports that First National Bank … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that PNC Bank NA, based in Wilmington, Delaware, has applied to establish the following branches: 20225 Highway 59 N in Humble; 319 W. Loop 1604 S in San Antonio; 5601 W. Loop S in Houston; 16651 FM 423 in Frisco; and 8903 W. Military Dr. in San Antonio. The agency also … Read more