Medina, Jefferson Bank’s Chief Information Security Officer, Honored with Top Global CISOs Award

Roman Medina, chief information security officer at San Antonio-based Jefferson Bank, has received a 2023 Top Global CISOs Award, sponsored annually by Cyber Defense Magazine. Chief information security officers are the first responders of cyberspace as they fend off cyber criminals, cyber terrorists, malicious insiders and nation-state-sponsored attacks. Medina competed against thousands of candidates for … Read more

Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Awards $28.4 Million for Affordable Housing

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) has awarded $28.4 million in Affordable Housing Program (AHP) subsidies to 43 projects in its five-state district of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico and Texas. The subsidies will result in the creation or rehabilitation of 2,677 housing units. “Affordable housing is a critical need for communities … Read more

Rio Bank Expands Footprint Outside Rio Grande Valley with New Banking Center in Alamo Heights

McAllen-based Rio Bank announced the opening of its first full-service banking center outside of the Rio Grande Valley. The new branch, located in Alamo Heights, marks a significant milestone for the bank as it establishes a presence in one of San Antonio’s most vibrant and growing neighborhoods. The branch, located at 5700 Broadway, is Rio … Read more

November 19–25, 2023

Holding Companies The OCC reports that The First National Bank of Tom Bean, based in Tom Bean, has applied to establish a bank holding company. Home Office Relocations The TDB reports that TXN Bank, based in Hondo, has applied to relocate its home office from 1502 Ave. M in Hondo to 103 19th St. in … Read more

November 12–18, 2023

Branches The OCC reports that Citizens National Bank, based in Cameron, has established a new branch at 1711 Central Texas Expwy., Ste 105, in Killeen. The OCC reports that The First National Bank of Hughes Springs, based in Hughes Springs, has applied to establish a branch at 100 N. Columbus in Marshall. The OCC reports … Read more

Anderson Joins Texas Regional Bank as San Antonio Market President

Harlingen-based Texas Regional Bank has hired Brian Anderson as senior vice president and San Antonio market president. He will be responsible for developing current and new commercial banking relationships in the San Antonio area. Anderson will be based out of the bank’s San Antonio branch at 18460 Blanco Rd., which opened in June. Anderson has … Read more

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Announces Board Appointments

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas recently announced numerous appointments and reappointments to its network of branches in San Antonio, El Paso and Houston. As board members, these individuals provide input on the region’s economy as part of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy function. Each branch board consists of seven members—four appointed by the Dallas … Read more

November 5–11, 2023

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that First State Bank of Livingston, based in Livingston, has completed its merger with First National Bank of Jasper, based in Jasper. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by West Texas National Bank, based in Midland, to establish a branch at 500 Dallas St., Ste. … Read more

October 29–November 4, 2023

Branches The OCC reports that Woodforest National Bank, based in The Woodlands, has established a branch in the HEB at 1621 Mason Rd. in Katy. The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Yoakum National Bank, based in Yoakum, to establish a branch at 22101 Westheimer Pkwy. in Katy. The OCC reports that Brenham … Read more

American Bank Adds Private Banking Team to San Antonio Market

Corpus Christi-based American Bank recently added a four-person private banking team to its growing San Antonio presence. The new team—Jerry Daniel, Jeff Hawthorn, Anthony Perez and Diana Cervantes—will office out of American Bank’s San Antonio branch at 12800 San Pedro Ave. They will report to Byron Bexley, vice chairman for San Antonio. “This team of … Read more