TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
On April 24, Texas Banking Commissioner Charles G. Cooper announced that Abilene-based First Financial Bank National Association has completed its conversion to a Texas state-chartered bank from a national banking association. The bank began operating under its new charter as First Financial Bank on April 23. In 1889, First Financial Bank was originally chartered as … Read more
Fort Davis State Bank is rebranding to Maverick Bank, effective March 22, 2024. “Along with our rebranding, we are making significant enhancements to our products and services,” the bank notes on its website. “We are reducing or eliminating many of our fees, improving our deposit account lineup, enhancing digital banking features and upgrading our debit … Read more
Fort Worth-based NBT Financial Bank—formerly The National Bank of Texas at Fort Worth—recently announced two new hires. Sheri Miller has joined the bank as first vice president/BSA officer. She has more than 35 years of experience in the financial service industry, with an emphasis on regulatory compliance, BSA/AML compliance and auditing. She has worked for … Read more
Killeen-based Fort Hood National Bank is changing its name to First Heroes National Bank, effective September 1. The bank explained the change “as part of our ongoing dedication to serving soldiers and their families worldwide” on its website, adding that, “for over 55 years, our mission has been ‘Serving Those Who Serve.’” Retired Army Col. … Read more
This year marks the 120th anniversary of the founding of First National Bank of Gilmer and its commitment to the banking needs of East Texas communities. In honor of this milestone, on August 1 Danny Weems, president and CEO, announced that its system of banks—First National Bank of Gilmer, Wood County National Bank, Texas American … Read more