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Central Bank Celebrates 70 Years of Service in Houston

July 2, 2026 by Neil Ferguson

Newspaper advertisements celebrate the opening of Montrose National Bank in May 1956.In 1956, Montrose National Bank in Houston opened its doors in response to the needs of an evolving metroplex. Today, both the city and the bank continue to thrive. Central Bank, as it is now known, is celebrating its 70th anniversary, making it “Houston’s … Read more

Central Bank Marks 65 Years of Service to the Bayou City

July 2, 2026June 2, 2021 by Neil Ferguson

What began in the 1950s as rumblings of a new bank in Houston’s Montrose district grew into an institution with true staying power. This year, that institution has reason to celebrate. Central Bank, Houston’s longest-serving independent bank, is marking its milestone 65th anniversary. L.E. Cowling, owner of Southern States Life Insurance, set the wheels in … Read more

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