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In Memoriam: Bruce Bugg, Southwest Bancshares/Texas Partners Bank

August 14, 2025 by Neil Ferguson

Prominent San Antonio banker James Bruce Bugg Jr. passed away on August 6 following complications from a back surgery after a private battle with cancer. He was 70 years old. At the time of his passing, Bugg was serving in his second term on the Texas Transportation Commission. Texas Governor Greg Abbott appointed Bugg to … Read more

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