TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Branches The OCC reports that PNC Bank National Association, based in Wilmington, Delaware, has established the following branches: 3311 E. Broad St., Ste. 101, in Mansfield; 3630 W. University Dr. in McKinney; and 4001 Matlock Rd. in Arlington. The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Bank of America National Association, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, to … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that Newfirst National Bank, based in El Campo, has applied to relocate a branch from 609 N. Wells in Edna to 711 N. Wells in Edna. The TDB reports that Frost Bank, based in San Antonio, has established a branch at 2982 Fulton St. in Houston. The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Alliance … Read more
Home Office The TDB reports that WestStar Bank, based in El Paso, has applied to relocate its home office from 500 N. Mesa in El Paso to 601 N. Mesa in El Paso. Branches The OCC reports that Texas Republic Bank National Association, based in Frisco, has established a branch at 1212 S. Preston Rd., … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Happy State Bank, based in Happy, to acquire First National Bank of Tahoka, based in Tahoka. The TDB reports that Peoples Bank, based in Lubbock, has acquired First Bank & Trust, based in Seymour. Branches The OCC reports that Amarillo National Bank, … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Happy State Bank, based in Happy, has applied to acquire First National Bank of Tahoka, based in Tahoka. The TDB reports that Commercial Bank of Texas National Association, based in Nacogdoches, has acquired a branch from Texas Bank and Trust Co., based in Longview. The branch is located at 102 W. … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB and FRBD report that BAT Investments Inc., based in Austin, has applied to acquire Capital Bank of Texas, based in Carrizo Springs. Branches The OCC reports that Bank of America National Association, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, has applied to establish a branch at 2522 W. Grand Pkwy. N in Katy. The OCC reports … Read more
The Texas Bankers Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Texas Bankers Association, presented the annual Cornerstone and Leaders in Financial Education (LiFE) awards to banks at a special virtual video presentation on December 3. The Cornerstone Award recognizes excellence in community involvement by Texas banks. The following banks were honored with the 2020 Cornerstone Award. … Read more
O n December 1, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) announced that, in partnership with its member financial institutions, it has awarded $19.3 million in Affordable Housing Program (AHP) subsidies to 38 projects in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico and Texas. The subsidies will result in the creation or rehabilitation of 2,749 … Read more
Tyler-based Southside Bancshares Inc., the holding company of Southside Bank, rang the Nasdaq opening bell on Monday, September 28, in celebration of the bank’s 60th anniversary. Lee R. Gibson, president and CEO, presided over the virtual event and was joined by members of the company’s leadership team. Click here to view Southside Bancshares’ Nasdaq opening … Read more
Tyler-based Southside Bank is opening a new Austin branch on August 31 at The Domain. The new space, located at 11815 Alterra Pkwy., Ste. 100, is a relocation of the bank’s Austin branch on N. Mopac Expwy., which will close on August 28. In addition to The Domain location, Southside Bank will continue to serve … Read more