First United Bank Celebrates Third Annual United Acts of Kindness Day

Durant, Oklahoma-based First United Bank is on a mission to ignite a kindness revolution. The bank recently collaborated with stakeholders— including employees, customers, local businesses, nonprofit organizations, churches, community leaders and members—to impact people’s lives positively through simple acts of kindness over 24 hours. On February 17, First United Bank branches across Oklahoma and Texas … Read more

First Financial Bank Completes 7th Annual Day of Service on Columbus Day

Abilene-based First Financial Bank completed its 7th annual company-wide Day of Service on Columbus Day, October 10. The bank partnered with nearly 100 local nonprofit and community organizations across the state to provide assistance and perform service projects in each of the communities it serves. With more than 1,000 employees from 78 statewide branches participating … Read more

American Momentum Bank Volunteers with Junior Achievement in Midland

Employees of College Station-based American Momentum Bank volunteered their time this spring to support the Junior Achievement of the Permian Basin’s JA Economics for Success program. Ten bank employees volunteered at Midland’s Franks Elementary School in March, where they worked with sixth-grade students to teach practical information about personal finance. “We believe that financial education … Read more

Texas Bankers Foundation Presents 2020 Cornerstone and LiFE Awards

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

First Financial Bankshares Serves Communities in Fifth Annual Company-Wide Day of Service

Abilene-based First Financial Bankshares held its fifth annual company-wide Day of Service on Columbus Day, October 12. First Financial partnered with local nonprofit organizations across Texas to provide assistance and perform service projects in each of the communities it serves. With more than 900 employees participating, Day of Service initiatives took place in 40 locations … Read more