TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Wallis-based Wallis Bank is opening a new full-service branch in Sugar Land, Texas, anticipated for the third quarter of 2024. The branch will offer comprehensive banking services, state-of-the-art facilities, community engagement and an experienced team. “This milestone is a testament to the dedication of growth that Wallis Bank has instilled,” says Aziz Rahim, Sugar Land area … Read more
Harlingen-based Texas Regional Bank has opened a new banking center in San Antonio. With this expansion, the bank now has 29 locations across Texas. The new location expands Texas Regional Bank’s footprint along the I-35 corridor and brings it to Bexar County. Located near 1604 North and Blanco Rd., the bank’s services are tailored to personal … Read more
On May 18, Houston-based Amegy Bank unveiled its newly renovated banking center in The Woodlands, located at 4576 Research Forest Dr. The refreshed space now houses The Cannon, an innovation, technology and entrepreneurship hub where North Houston business owners, early-stage founders, corporate partners, advisors and investors can come together to create a new-business ecosystem. The … Read more
Choudrant, Louisiana-based Origin Bank has announced that it will establish a flagship location in the heart of Dallas’ premier commercial center with the planned relocation of its Preston banking center. The new location is currently under development in Berkshire Court, located at 8411 Preston Rd. “I’m thrilled to share Origin’s plans to strengthen our presence … Read more
Choudrant, Louisiana-based Origin Bank has announced continued growth in the Dallas area with the opening of its new Oak Cliff banking center located at 126 E. Colorado Blvd. The new location strengthens the bank’s presence in North Texas and marks its first full-service banking center in the Oak Cliff community. “The new Oak Cliff banking … Read more
Cameron-based Citizens National Bank recently broke ground on a new location in Round Rock at 110 S. Mays St. Located one mile south of the bank’s existing Round Rock branch at 201 W. Palm Valley, the new branch is in the heart of downtown at the corner of Mays and Bagdad. Several of the bank’s … Read more
On March 3, Elgin-based Frontier Bank of Texas hosted a grand opening celebration for its newest branch at 7509 O’Connor Dr. in Round Rock. The community bank renovated an existing building to include a customer lobby, drive-up banking, night deposit and ATM services. “We know that Round Rock is a vibrant and unique community and … Read more
Laredo-based Falcon Bank opened its newest location in Zapata on August 30. The full-service branch, located at 134 S. U.S. Hwy. 83, was acquired from Roma-based Citizens State Bank. “This transaction provides us the opportunity to service our existing customer base and further expand our market share in the Zapata community,” Gilbert Narvaez Jr., president … Read more
In early August, Longview-based Texas Bank and Trust announced the opening of its new Flower Mound branch. Full-service banking at the new facility, located at 737 International Pkwy., Ste. 150, will begin on August 16. Jeremiah Hansen (pictured above) will lead the team as Flower Mound market president. Joining him in the new branch will … Read more
On June 21, San Antonio-based Frost Bank opened its Cypress Crossing financial center, the last of 25 new branches opened since the company announced a regional expansion plan in 2018. Frost Bank operates 154 financial centers across Texas, including 53 in the Houston region. While the current expansion program may be complete, the bank is … Read more