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Louisiana-based Origin Bank Adds Haygood and Grimm to East Texas Commercial Banking Team 

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Choudrant, Louisiana-based Origin Bank has hired Scott Haygood as commercial relationship manager/regional executive vice president and Merritt Grimm as commercial relationship banker/senior vice president, serving the East Texas region. They will office at Origin Bank’s Longview Financial Center at 3805 N. Spur 63. “They were both born and raised [in East Texas], and they’ve strengthened … Read more

Community Banking Association Elects Guerra Chair, Names New Executive Committee and Board

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In late September, the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) announced that Gabe Guerra, president and CEO of Corpus Christi-based Kleberg Bank, has been elected chair of the IBAT board of directors for 2026–27. He officially accepted the position during the association’s 52nd Annual Convention held September 19–22 in San Antonio. In addition to Guerra, … Read more

Vantage Bank Names Mounce Houston Regional President

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San Antonio-based Vantage Bank has named Tray Mounce executive vice president and Houston regional president. Mounce, who joined the bank in 2023 as executive vice president and Houston market president, has 36 years of banking experience. Before joining Vantage Bank, Mounce spent more than 10 years with Texas Capital Bank in Houston, most recently as … Read more

NYSE Texas Opens Headquarters at Old Parkland in Dallas

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On August 27, the New York Stock Exchange opened the headquarters of NYSE Texas at the historic Old Parkland campus in Dallas. The new headquarters provides NYSE Texas-listed companies with a dedicated venue and event space. To mark the opening, Texas Governor Greg Abbott rang the NYSE Texas Closing Bell, which was broadcast live from … Read more

FHLB Dallas’ 2026 Women in Financial Services Conference to Foster ‘Thinking Beyond the Now’

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The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) will hold its 2026 Women in Financial Services Conference October 15–16 at the Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star in Frisco. This year’s theme, Thinking Beyond the Now, focuses on the ideas, skills and leadership approaches shaping the future of the banking industry. Over two days, … Read more

PlainsCapital Bank Welcomes Lane as Executive Vice President of Commercial Banking

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On September 2, Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank announced that Ted Lane has joined its Dallas lending team as executive vice president of commercial banking. With more than 35 years of banking experience, he will focus on developing commercial banking relationships across North Texas, with an emphasis on Collin County and the broader Dallas/Fort Worth market. Prior … Read more

Vantage Bank Names Nunes Chief Treasury and Network Banking Officer

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On August 18, San Antonio-based Vantage Bank announced the appointment of Layne E. Nunes as executive vice president/chief treasury and network banking officer. He will oversee the new treasury and network banking division and provide strategic leadership for treasury management, treasury operations, network banking and related customer-focused services. He brings more than 30 years of experience … Read more

Wellington State Bank Names Enriquez Canyon Branch President

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Wellington-based Wellington State Bank has appointed Joel Enriquez as president of its Canyon branch. He brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to serving local families, businesses and organizations. Enriquez began his banking career with First National Bank of Paducah in 2015 as a credit analyst, which later merged with Wellington State Bank … Read more

Community Bankers’ 52nd Annual Convention in San Antonio Will be an Event to Remember

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Community bankers from across the state will gather in San Antonio later this month for the Independent Bankers Association of Texas’ 52nd Annual Convention, a perfect opportunity for education, networking and inspiration for those shaping the future of Texas community banking. Set for September 19–22 at the Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort & Spa, … Read more

El Paso’s WestStar Names Candia Director of Accounting

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El Paso-based WestStar has named Marcela Candia vice president/director of accounting. In her role, she oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, regulatory compliance and internal controls and works with senior leadership to support the bank’s financial objectives. Candia joined WestStar in 2022 and has more than 20 years of accounting experience across multiple industries. During her … Read more