Susser Bank Golf Classic Raises $225,000+ to Support MD Anderson Cancer Center

On May 22, more than 128 golfers gathered at PGA Frisco’s Fields Ranch Golf Course for the 2025 Susser Bank Golf Classic, raising $225,800 in support of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. All expenses for the event were fully underwritten by Arlington-based Susser Bank and the Susser family, ensuring that every dollar … Read more

Jacksonville-based Austin Bank Celebrates Two New Branches in Houston Region

On May 22, Jacksonville-based Austin Bank and the Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the bank’s two new full-service banking centers in Houston and Spring. The event was well attended by both chambers and business leaders, as well as the Austin Bank leadership team and employees. The … Read more

Frost Bank Opens Milestone 200th Financial Center in Pflugerville

On May 19, San Antonio-based Frost Bank reached a milestone—its 200th financial center in Texas—when the bank’s Pflugerville branch opened for business. The bank will celebrate the new location on an upcoming date. A 157-year-old bank with deep Texas roots, Frost Bank has been expanding in its Austin, Dallas and Houston regions. Pflugerville is the … Read more

Louisiana-based Origin Bank Opens New Office in The Woodlands, Hires Staley for Business Development

Choudrant, Louisiana-based Origin Bank recently announced two news items about its presence in The Woodlands. The bank has hired  Gil Staley to serve as director of business development in The Woodlands. He brings more than 45 years of experience to his new role. He previously served as chief executive officer of The Woodlands Area Economic … Read more

Mississippi-based Cadence Bank to Acquire Industry Bancshares

On April 25, Tupelo, Mississippi-based Cadence Bank announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement with Industry-based Industry Bancshares Inc., the bank holding company for Bank of Brenham, Citizens State Bank, Fayetteville Bank, Industry State Bank, The First National Bank of Bellville and The First National Bank of Shiner. The merger will expand Cadence Bank’s … Read more

Texas Capital President and CEO Holmes Confirmed as Chairman of the Board

On April 15, Texas Capital Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Dallas-based Texas Capital Bank, announced that Rob C. Holmes, president and chief executive officer, was confirmed as chairman of the board of directors at the conclusion of the company’s 2025 annual meeting of stockholders. Holmes, who has served as president, CEO and director on … Read more

For 16th Year, Frost Bank Ranks Tops Texas List in J.D. Power Retail Banking Satisfaction Study

For the 16th consecutive year, San Antonio-based Frost Bank has received the highest ranking for retail banking customer satisfaction in Texas, according to the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Retail Banking Satisfaction Study. It evaluates retail banking customer satisfaction with national and regional banks across the U.S. With an overall satisfaction index score of 745—68 points … Read more

Texas Banks Rank on Forbes’ List of ‘America’s Best Banks 2025’

Forbes has released its 16th annual list of “America’s Best Banks,” with numerous companies headquartered in Texas making the cut. Of the 100 banks on the list, seven are based in the Lone Star State. Here are the Texas-based 2025 “America’s Best Banks” (the numbers indicate the bank’s ranking on Forbes’ list of U.S. banks): … Read more

PlainsCapital Bank Welcomes Bowman as Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer

Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank announced that Lisa Bowman has joined its Dallas lending team as vice president/commercial loan officer. She will be based at the North Dallas location at 18111 Preston Rd., Ste. 450. “Lisa has a strong background in commercial lending and a real passion for helping businesses succeed,” says Brent Raindl, chair of the … Read more

Guaranty Bank & Trust Provides Gift to Texas Southern University Bankers Leadership Program

Guaranty Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Mount Pleasant-based Guaranty Bank & Trust NA, recently announced that it has bestowed a gift to Texas Southern University’s Jesse H. Jones School of Business Future Bankers Leadership Program. The Future Bankers Leadership Program is designed to equip students with the financial expertise, industry insights and real-world experience … Read more