TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
On December 1, South Plains Financial Inc. (SPFI), the parent company of Lubbock-based City Bank, announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Houston-based BOH Holdings Inc. (BOH), the parent company of Bank of Houston, whereby South Plains will acquire BOH in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $105.9 million. As a … Read more
On August 1, TNB Bancshares Inc., the holding company for Edinburg-based Texas National Bank, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Roma-based Citizens State Bank. The acquisition aligns with Texas National Bank’s expansion plans into Starr County and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025. Established in 1977, … Read more
Community bankers from across the state will gather in Fort Worth later this month for the Independent Bankers Association of Texas’ 51st Annual Convention, a perfect opportunity for education, networking and inspiration for those shaping the future of Texas community banking. Set for September 20–23 at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel, the convention will feature … Read more
The Independent Bankers Association of Texas’ IBAT Education Foundation will host the 2025 Women in Community Banking Conference, October 22 and 23 in Fort Worth. A forum for women at all levels of the community banking industry to come together to share, learn and grow from one another’s experiences, the event will feature deep dives … Read more
On January 7, Community Bank Holdings of Texas Inc., the holding company of Corsicana-based Community National Bank & Trust of Texas, and CapTex Bancshares Inc., the holding company of Trenton-based CapTex Bank, announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Community Bank Holdings of Texas Inc. will acquire CapTex. The transaction is … Read more
The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) announced two new additions to the IBAT Wall of Heroes and Legends of Texas Community Banking located at the organization’s headquarters in downtown Austin: Milton McGee and Peter Weinstock. The Wall of Heroes and Legends is reserved for special individuals who have contributed significantly to the strength of … Read more