TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that The First National Bank of Eldorado, based in Eldorado, has applied to acquire a branch of Western Bank, based in Lubbock. The branch is located at 100 S. Main St. in Loraine. Home Offices The TDB reports that Victory Bank, based in Lubbock, has applied to relocate its … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that First United Bank, based in Dimmitt, has acquired the following branches of Vista Bank, based in Dallas: 317 Main St. in Abernathy; 701 Main St. in Hale Center; 101 North Ave. E in Haskell; 930 Frontage Rd. in Idalou; 1523 Main St. in Petersburg; 3000 Olton Rd. in … Read more
On February 19, Henderson-based VeraBank announced that it will be opening a new location in Brenham this summer. The new full-service branch, located at 2690 Becker Dr., will be VeraBank’s first in Washington County and fourth in Southeast Texas. “We’re eager to expand our reach and plant roots in Brenham,” says Brad Tidwell, CEO. “We … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that Yoakum National Bank, based in Yoakum, has applied to acquire Citizens State Bank, based in Ganado. The TDB reports that First Liberty Bank, based in Liberty, has completed its acquisitions of Pearland State Bank, based in Pearland, and First National Bank of Alvin, based in Alvin. Branches The … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that The Chasewood Bank, based in Houston, has merged into Austin Bank NA and its parent company, Austin Bancorp Inc., based in Jacksonville. The TDB reports that it has approved an application by First United Bank, based in Dimmitt, to acquire the following branches of Vista Bank, based in … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Farmers and Merchants Bank, based in De Leon, to acquire Farmers State Bank of Newcastle, based in Newcastle. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, Ohio, to establish a branch at … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that Community National Bank & Trust of Texas, based in Corsicana, has applied to acquire Captex Bank, based in Fort Worth. The TDB reports that Farmers and Merchants Bank, based in De Leon, has applied to acquire Farmers State Bank of Newcastle, based in Newcastle.
On February 10, Galveston-based Moody Bank opened its newest banking center in Austin, celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and hosted by the Austin Chamber of Commerce. The new location at 7900 Shoal Creek Blvd. expands Moody Bank’s presence to 14 branches across south and central Texas. “With our move to a more accessible location in … Read more
On January 30, Bank of Texas celebrated the opening of its new branch in The Woodlands with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a $10,000 donation to the Montgomery County Food Bank. The new branch at 24 Waterway Ave. occupies the ground floor of the 13-story building in the heart of The Woodlands Waterway. It is a … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Austin Bank NA, based in Jacksonville, to acquire Chasewood Bank, based in Houston. Branches The OCC reports that Amarillo National Bank, based in Amarillo, has applied to establish a branch at 8602 Pineridge Dr. in Amarillo. The OCC reports that Zions Bancorporation … Read more