TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Coastal Bend Bancshares, the holding company for Corpus Christi-based First Community Bank, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Port Lavaca-based First National Bank. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026. “Our roots along the Texas Gulf Coast run deep at First Community Bank,” notes Wes Hoskins, First Community … Read more
Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank announced that Anthony White has joined its San Antonio lending team as senior vice president/senior relationship manager. He will be based at the bank’s Renaissance Plaza location at 70 N.E. Loop 410. White brings nearly 30 years of experience in commercial and corporate lending. His background includes serving clients in the commercial, … Read more
Corpus Christi-based Charter Bank has announced the appointment of Matt Cravey to its board of directors. He is the founder and president of Cravey Real Estate Services Inc. in Corpus Christi, the largest commercial real estate firm south of San Antonio. Cravey’s career spans more than 50 years. He first went into real estate in … Read more
On February 23, Fifth Third Bancorp, parent company of Cincinnati-based Fifth Third Bank, announced that Brian Enzler will serve as the North Texas region president and Scott Silvas has been named South Texas region president. Enzler and Silvas will report to group regional president Tom Partridge. Earlier this month, Fifth Third completed its acquisition of … Read more
On June 22, McAllen-based Rio Bank celebrated its official opening in Dripping Springs with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking its successful acquisition and transition from Lone Star Capital Bank. The event, hosted in partnership with the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce, brought together community members, business leaders and longtime customers to celebrate Rio Bank’s new chapter … Read more
On July 18, Prosperity Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Houston-based Prosperity Bank, and American Bank Holding Corp., the parent holding company of Corpus Christi-based American Bank NA, jointly announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement whereby Prosperity Bancshares will acquire American Bank Holding Corp. and American Bank. The merger has been unanimously approved … Read more
On March 17, First State Bank of Uvalde announced the promotion of five team members. Brandi Cabralez has been elevated from vice president to senior vice president. She has worked at First State Bank for 15 years. Cabralez’s notable accomplishments include receiving the 2024 “Emerging Leader Award” from the Texas Bankers Association and leading significant … Read more
First State Bank of Uvalde has promoted Roxanne Hernandez from senior vice president to executive vice president/director of retail operations. The promotion was announced by Chad D. Stary, president and CEO. Hernandez’s primary focus will be on deposit growth and delivering exceptional service. She has been with First State Bank of Uvalde for 15 years. … Read more
John E. Grist, chairman and CEO of Snyder-based West Texas State Bank, along with Chris Comer, Lubbock market president, announced two new officer hirings. Both join the team with experience in West Texas banking and both will office at the bank’s new branch at 7202 Slide Rd. in Lubbock. John E. Dolan joins the bank … Read more
Chad D. Stary, president and CEO of the First State Bank of Uvalde, recently announced that the bank has hired Mallory Taylor to serve as chief financial officer and executive vice president. She will oversee financial strategy, the accounting department and asset/liability management. Taylor joins First State Bank of Uvalde with 15 years of financial … Read more