TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Charters The OCC reports that Inspire Bank NA, based in Houston, has applied for a bank charter. Branches The OCC reports that JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, Ohio, has applied to establish a branch at the southwest corner of El Dorado Blvd. and Gatebrook Dr. in Webster. The OCC reports that it has … Read more
Jacksonville-based Austin Bank recently unveiled a new logo, tagline and brand colors. “Same bank. Same name. Same family. New look,” the East Texas-based notes. The rebranding is part of the long-term vision for the bank. The new tagline—“With you for good”—speaks to its commitment to “being there for [customers] in happy times and in tough … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that First State Bank of Livingston, based in Livingston, has applied to merge with First National Bank of Jasper, based in Jasper, under the name First State Bank. Branches The OCC reports that JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, Ohio, has established a branch at 2475 W. Mockingbird … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, Ohio, to establish a branch at the southeast corner of St. Joseph Blvd. and Burnet Rd. in Austin. The OCC reports that it has approved an application by The First National Bank of Central Texas, based in … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Trustmark National Bank, based in Jackson, Mississippi, to establish a branch at 1070 Evergreen Circle, Ste. 100, in The Woodlands. The OCC reports that Wells Fargo Bank NA, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has applied to relocate a branch from 12200 Northwest Fwy. in … Read more
Jarrod Wallum has been elected vice president at Jacksonville-based Austin Bank. The promotion was announced by Jeff Austin III, chairman of the board. With nine years of experience in financial services, Wallum joined the bank in 2018 as a banking officer and location president in the Troup office. He was promoted to assistant vice president … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Vista Bank, based in Dallas, has completed its acquisition of Charis Bank, based in Justin. The FRBD reports that First State Bank of Livingston, based in Livingston, Texas, has applied to merge with First National Bank, based in Jasper, and thereby establish a branch at the locations of First … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that First National Bank Texas, based in Killeen, has applied to establish a branch at 8538 IH 35 S, Ste. 120, in San Antonio. The TDB reports that Texas Regional Bank, based in Harlingen, has established a branch at 10635 Louetta Rd. in Houston.
Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Texas Republic Bank NA, based in Frisco, to establish a branch near the intersection of FM 455 and U.S. Hwy. 377 in Pilot Point. The OCC reports that First Financial Bank NA, based in Abilene, has relocated a branch from 1716 Briarcrest Dr., Ste. 400, … Read more
Jeff Austin III, chairman of the board of Jacksonville-based Austin Bank, recently announced promotions of employees approved at the March 2023 board of directors meeting. Lynn Littlejohn has been named chief human resources officer. Littlejohn, senior executive vice president, received a title change as she continues in her leadership role overseeing the bank’s human resources … Read more