TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Amerant Bank NA, based in Coral Gables, Florida, to establish a branch at 2229 San Felipe St., Ste. 100, in Houston. The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Wells Fargo Bank NA, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to establish a … Read more
On July 12, Jacksonville-based Austin Bank and the Gilmer Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new full-service banking center in Gilmer, Texas. The event was well attended by members of the Chamber and Gilmer ISD, business leaders, the Austin Bank leadership team and employees, along with associates of … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Wells Fargo Bank NA, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to relocate a branch from 1500 Waugh Dr. in Houston to 1404 W. Gray St. in Houston. The TDB reports that it has approved an application by The Security State Bank, based Winters, to establish a … Read more
Charters The TDB reports that Houston Bank of Commerce & Trust, based in Houston, has applied to establish a bank charter with headquarters at 1980 Post Oak Blvd., Ste. 1250, in Houston. Branches The OCC reports that PNC Bank NA, based in Wilmington, Delaware, has applied to establish a branch at 300 W. 1st St. … Read more
Jeff Austin III, chairman of Jacksonville-based Austin Bank, recently announced the addition of four lenders. Lori Danielson was elected assistant vice president and relationship manager in Longview. She brings 11 years of business development, sales and management experience, most recently serving as area vice president of business development for Gentiva Health Services. She was owner … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that Guaranty Bank & Trust, based in Mt. Pleasant, has established a branch at 2415 Williams Dr. in Georgetown. The OCC reports that it has approved an application by West Texas National Bank, based in Midland, to establish a branch at 6502 Slide Rd. in Lubbock. The OCC reports that it … Read more
Charters The OCC reports that FundBank NA has applied to establish a bank charter based in Austin. Branches The OCC reports that Amarillo National Bank, based in Amarillo, has applied to establish a branch at 12103 Quaker Ave. in Lubbock. The OCC reports that First Financial Bank NA, based in Abilene, has applied to establish … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that First Bank & Trust, based in Lubbock, has merged with and into HTLF Bank, based in Denver, Colorado. Branches The OCC reports that Wells Fargo Bank NA, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has applied to establish a branch at the northeast corner of Hwy. 290 and Ledgestone … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Texas Brand Bank, based in Dallas, has merged with Harmony Bank NA, based in Kemp. The TDB reports that it has approved an application by First State Bank of Livingston, based in Livingston, to merge with First National Bank of Jasper, based in Jasper. Home Office Relocations The … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Prosperity Bank, based in El Campo, has completed its acquisition of FirstCapital Bank of Texas NA, based in Midland. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved applications by First National Bank Texas, based in Killeen, to establish the following branches: 8538 I.H. 35 S, Ste. 120, in … Read more