TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Harlingen-based Texas Regional Bank has expanded its branch network in Tarrant County by opening a new banking center in Southlake. With this expansion, the bank has 31 banking centers across Texas, with six in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. Mimi Tran, Southlake market president, will lead this new location, which will include the company’s new private … Read more
On October 12, Jacksonville-based Austin Bank broke ground on a new full-service banking center in Montgomery at the corner of Hwy. 105 W and Blue Heron Dr. The ceremony was attended by representatives of the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce, area business leaders, the Austin Bank leadership team and employees, along with the SLI Group Inc. … Read more
Abilene-based First Financial Bankshares Inc. has announced that its subsidiaries, First Financial Bank NA and First Financial Trust and Asset Management Co. NA, have each filed applications with the Texas Department of Banking to convert to a Texas state banking association and a Texas-chartered trust company, respectively. The bank has been a national bank since … Read more
Harlingen-based Texas Regional Bank recently announced its acquisition of Smith-Reagan Insurance, a leading provider of commercial insurance services based in Cameron County. The acquisition expands the bank’s insurance offerings and positions it to provide a broader range of commercial insurance solutions to businesses of all sizes. The acquisition is part of the Texas Regional Bank’s … Read more
Houston-based Amegy Bank’s Enriching Tomorrow program, which encourages the pursuit of education among students from Title I middle schools, is set to expand this fall into Central Texas and Dallas/Fort Worth after a successful launch year in Houston. The original curriculum provides students with access to business leaders, financial education and innovative pathways to success. … Read more
Here are some of the other activities, experiences and excursions attendees can enjoy: Whaler’s Village (five- to eight-minute oceanfront walk from the hotel) Hawaiian Wildlife Discovery Center Maui Escape Room Dining and shopping Other activities in Ka’Anapali and on the island: Zipline Tours Beach Olympics/Games Surfing lessons, stand-up paddle boarding, snorkel tours Boat tours (snorkeling, … Read more
Fort Worth-based Trinity Bank, a commercial bank that began operations in 2003, is celebrating its 20th anniversary year. The award-winning bank has grown steadily over the past two decades and is one of only two community banks remaining in Fort Worth. To celebrate, the bank has held a series of customer appreciation days featuring food, … Read more
On September 18, Bowie-based Legend Bank received the Best of Show honor during the 2023 Best of Community Banking (BOCB) Awards presented by the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT). The Awards Luncheon, held as part of the organization’s 49 Annual Convention in Frisco, recognized the top 17 recipients of IBAT’s 2023 BOCB Awards. This … Read more
On September 25, Dubuque, Iowa-based Capra Bank opened a full-service branch at 7710 Milwaukee Ave, Suite 400, in Lubbock. According to its press release, the bank “seeks to serve Lubbock as a true community bank, providing banking without compromise by offering industry-leading technology for consumers and businesses with personal service and a local team.” Capra … Read more
Dallas-based Texas Security Bank will be moving to the Prestonwood Tower later this fall to increase visibility and streamline operations. This decision supports the levels of growth the bank has seen this year and the anticipated plan for growth. The bank will occupy a 4,333-square-foot office space on the fifth floor and establish a 7,614-square-foot … Read more