September 18–24, 2022

Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Wells Fargo Bank NA, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to establish a branch at the northwest corner of FM 1488 and Spur 149 Rd. in Magnolia. The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Bank of America NA, based in Charlotte, … Read more

September 11–17, 2022

Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, Ohio, to establish a branch at the northwest corner of S. 5th St. and J H Kultgen Expwy. in Waco. The OCC reports that Woodforest National Bank, based in The Woodlands, has applied to establish a branch … Read more

September 4–10, 2022

Charters The TDB reports that Texas Traditions Bank, based in Katy, has opened for business. Branches The OCC reports that First National Bank Texas, based in Killeen, has applied to establish a branch at 6801 S. Broadway Ave. in Tyler. The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Citizens National Bank, based in … Read more

Laberee Joins Texas Bank and Trust as Vice President and Wealth and Trust Officer

Laura Laberee has joined the staff of Longview-based Texas Bank and Trust as vice president/wealth and trust officer in Longview. She was most recently a vice president/senior trust officer for Arden Trust Co. She has been involved in the fiduciary management and wealth advisory industry for more than 23 years. Laberee holds a BBA degree … Read more

August 28–September 3, 2022

Branches The OCC reports that Broadway National Bank, based in San Antonio, has established a branch at 710 Hesters Crossing, Ste. 210, in Round Rock. The TDB reports that Texas Regional Bank, based in Harlingen, has applied to establish a branch at 1001 Congress Ave., Ste. 150, in Austin.

August 21–27, 2022

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that MapleMark Bank, based in Dallas, has withdrawn its application to merge with Oakwood Bank, based in Dallas. Conversions The TDB reports that The First Liberty National Bank, based in Liberty, has applied to convert to a state association under the name First Liberty Bank. The TDB reports that … Read more

August 14–20, 2022

Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that it has approved an application by American Bank NA, based in Corpus Christi, to acquire TexStar National Bank, based in Universal City. The OCC reports that Great Plains National Bank, based in Elk City, Oklahoma, has applied to acquire Providence Bank of Texas, based in Southlake. Conversions The … Read more

August 7–13, 2022

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Veritex Community Bank, based in Dallas, to acquire StoneCastle Insured Sweep LLC, based in New York, New York. Branches The OCC reports that VeraBank NA, based in Henderson, has established a branch at 200 River Point, Ste. 100, in Conroe. The agency … Read more

Texas Bank and Trust Names Farrer Commercial Lender in Richardson

Tyler Farrer has been promoted to vice president and commercial lender at the Richardson branch of Longview-based Texas Bank and Trust Co. He joined the bank in 2014 as a credit analyst and was promoted to assistant vice president in 2019, providing loan and deposit solutions for commercial customers. Farrer holds a BS degree in … Read more

July 31–August 6, 2022

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Veritex Community Bank, based in Dallas, has applied to acquire StoneCastle Cash Insured Sweep LLC (interLINK platform), based in New York, New York. Branches The OCC reports that U.S. Bank NA, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, has established a branch at 15110 N. Dallas Pkwy. in Dallas. The OCC … Read more