TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Conversions The TDB reports that Bank of Houston, based in Houston, has converted from a national association to a state-chartered bank. Branches The OCC reports that Wells Fargo Bank National Association, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has applied to relocate a branch from 1001 Hwy. 146 S in La Porte to 1307 W. Fairmont … Read more
On January 4, San Antonio-based Texas Partners Bank announced a partnership with Legacy Mutual Mortgage. The acquisition of the partnership interests of Legacy Mutual Mortgage provides Texas Partners Bank—whose members include The Bank of San Antonio, The Bank of Austin and Texas Hill Country Bank—with a comprehensive mortgage platform broadening the bank’s reach and depth of … Read more
Conversion The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Texas Exchange Bank, based in Crowley, to convert to a state-chartered bank under the name Texas Exchange Bank SSB. Branches The OCC reports that JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association, based in Columbus, Ohio, has established a branch at 2475 Bay Area Blvd., Bldg. A, … Read more
Cecilia “CiCi” Gonzales has been hired as vice president/banking center manager II at San Antonio-based Jefferson Bank. She joins the bank with more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. Gonzales launched her career as a teller with BBVA Compass in San Antonio and was quickly promoted to assistant branch manager, which … Read more
In 2021, San Antonio-based Broadway Bank celebrated 80 years of service to customers and communities in South Central Texas. In 2022, the bank is launching an effort to identify and enter a new market in Texas to expand its expertise and strengths to new business opportunities—particularly in commercial real estate lending. To prepare for strategic … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Bank of America National Association, based in Charlotte, to establish a branch at U.S. Highway 380 in Cross Roads. The OCC reports that it has approved an application by JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association, based in Columbus, Ohio, to establish a branch at the … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that it has approved an application by The Hondo National Bank, based in Hondo, to merge with Community National Bank, based in Hondo, and operate under the new name TXN Bank National Association. The TDB reports that Citizens State Bank, based in Somerville, has completed its acquisition of Burton … Read more
The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) announced that George “Cliff” McCauley, executive vice president/correspondent banking at San Antonio-based Frost Bank, is the newest addition to the IBAT Wall of Heroes and Legends of Texas Community Banking located at the organization’s headquarters in downtown Austin. The Wall of Heroes and Legends is reserved for special … Read more
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas recently announced appointments and reappointments to its branch boards in San Antonio, Houston and El Paso. As board members, these individuals provide input on regional economic conditions as part of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy functions. Each of these branch boards consists of seven members—four appointed by the Dallas … Read more
Home Office Relocation The TDB reports that Freedom Bank has applied to relocate its home office from 902 E. Riley St. in Freer to an existing branch at 533 N. Alamo Rd. in Alamo and maintain the branch at 902 E. Riley St. in Freer. Branches The TDB reports that it has approved an application … Read more