TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
On October 31, Waco-based The First National Bank of Central Texas held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new branch in College Station. The state-of-the-art 21,000-square-foot building will be located at 4270 State Hwy. 6 S. The College Station team expects to move into the new building sometime in early 2026. The bank has been in … Read more
On October 17, Amarillo National Bank celebrated the grand opening of its 29th branch, located at the Amarillo Medical Center at 1700 Coulter St. This branch opening marks Amarillo National Bank’s first new branch in the city in 15 years. In honor of the new financial center, the bank presented two $25,000 donations to area … Read more
Choudrant, Louisiana-based Origin Bank has opened its new Preston Financial Center in Dallas. Its previous location in Preston Center has relocated to the new flagship location at 8411 Preston Rd. “Our customers can enjoy new amenities and innovative features designed to elevate their banking experience,” says Warrie Birdwell, North Texas president. The two-story financial center, … Read more
On September 24, Dubuque, Iowa-based Capra Bank broke ground on its new, permanent Texas location at 12115 Slide Rd. in Lubbock. The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce ambassadors, local business leaders and Capra Bank associates were in attendance. The Texas Tech University mascot, Raider Red, made an appearance and helped to turn the dirt during the … Read more
Dallas-based Susser Bank has opened its first full-service branch in Austin, just a few miles from the state capitol and the University of Texas. Located on the first floor at 901 S. MoPac Expwy., the branch is situated within Barton Oaks Plaza, a prime spot to support Austin’s rapid economic growth. “Susser Bank first entered … Read more
First Lonestar Bank, a division of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based First Liberty Bank, has entered the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex with the opening of its full-service office in Frisco on July 11. The branch is located at 2600 Dallas Pkwy., Ste. 140. First Lonestar Bank operated a loan production office in Frisco since January 2023. First Liberty … Read more
On June 11, associates from Tyler-based Southside Bank, members of the Jasper Chamber of Commerce and community leaders gathered for a ribbon cutting and celebration of the bank’s newly renovated and expanded Jasper branch located at 275 W. Gibson St. The full-service branch offers a large, modern lobby with additional office space, a large conference … Read more
On June 18, Corpus Christi-based American Bank announced plans to open a new location in downtown Corpus Christi. The bank’s new Bay branch will be located in the former Bay Building at 101 North Shoreline Blvd., Ste 100. The new location will open in December 2024. Over the next several months, the existing offices in … Read more
Elgin-based Frontier Bank of Texas is strengthening its local footprint with the opening of a third full-service banking location in its home county. Coming this summer to Smithville at 107 NW Loop 230, the newest branch will serve residents and businesses in southern Bastrop County and the surrounding area. The opening of the Smithville banking … Read more
More than 100 Coryell County citizens braved the stormy weather in May to celebrate the opening of Waco-based The First National Bank of Central Texas’ new Gatesville banking center. The event included a ribbon-cutting ceremony and much-needed support for local nonprofit organizations. At the opening, Will Coward, Gatesville banking center president, presented $10,000 donations to … Read more