TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Charters The TDB reports that Houston Bank & Trust, based in Houston, has established a new bank at 5333 Westheimer Rd. in Houston. Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Citizens Bank, based in Kilgore, has applied to acquire Texas National Bank of Jacksonville, based in Jacksonville. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that The First State Bank, based in Columbus, has applied to merge with The First National Bank of Bastrop, based in Bastrop. Conversions The OCC reports that it has approved an application by United Texas Bank NA, based in Dallas, to convert from a state bank to a national … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Home Bank NA, based in Lafayette, Louisiana, to relocate a branch from 12946 Dairy Ashford, Ste. 100, in Sugar Land to 14965 Southwest Fwy. in Sugar Land. The OCC reports that it has approved an application by JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, … Read more
Home Offices The TDB reports that Fidelity Bank of Texas, based in Waco, has applied to relocate its home office from 1901 Lakeshore Dr. in Waco to 24030 US 84 in Waco. Branches The OCC reports that Wells Fargo Bank NA, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has applied to establish a branch at 829 … Read more
Members of the Texas Bankers Association (TBA) are gathering in Dallas, May 20–22, for the organization’s 141st Annual Convention, being held at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas. With the theme that touts the Lone Star State as the “Land of Opportunity—America’s New Financial Capital,” the group has a full slate of education sessions, featured speakers, … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Prosperity Bank, based in El Campo, to acquire Stellar Bank, based in Houston. Branches The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Frost Bank, based in San Antonio, to establish a branch at 170 Alliance Blvd., Ste. 100, in Hutto. … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that Texas National Bank, based in Mercedes, has applied to acquire Zapata Bank, based in Zapata. Branches The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Frost Bank, based in San Antonio, to establish a branch at 1415 E. Main St. in Fredericksburg. The OCC reports that West … Read more
Wichita Falls-based American National Bank & Trust has promoted three executives and hired a fourth. “As we continue to grow, it is essential to recognize and elevate the leaders who have helped build our success,” says Craig Berry, president and chief lending officer. Damon Whatley has been promoted to executive vice president. His banking career began … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by The Huntington National Bank, based in Columbus, Ohio, to establish a branch at 14025 Northwest Fwy. in Houston. The OCC reports that JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, Ohio, has applied to establish a branch at the northwest corner of Texas State Hwy. … Read more
Bank Charters The TDB reports that Alba Bank, based in Houston, has applied to establish a state bank charter. Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that Sunflower Bank NA, based in Dallas, has completed its acquisition of First Foundation Bank, based in Irvine, California. The TDB reports that City Bank, based in Lubbock, has completed … Read more