State Bank of Texas Tops Independent Banker’s List of Best-performing Community Banks

In May, Independent Banker, the flagship publication of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), published its annual list of the “Best-performing Banks 2023,” which includes six banks based in Texas or with branches in Texas. “Through creativity, local knowledge and dedication to their customers, community banks continued to demonstrate the value of their relationship-based … Read more

Burns Retiring as CEO of The Cowboy Bank, Vaughan to Take the Helm

Larry Burns, president and CEO of The Cowboy Bank of Texas in Maypearl, has announced his retirement after 16 years with the bank and 55 years as a Texas banker. For the past 41 years, he has served in senior management at Texas community banks. Brandon Vaughan, executive vice president and chief lending officer of The … Read more