Louisiana-based First Guaranty Bancshares to Acquire Lone Star Bank

Hammond, Louisiana-based First Guaranty Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of First Guaranty Bancshares Inc. announced a definitive agreement to purchase Houston-based Lone Star Bank in an all-stock transaction. The combined financial institutions will have approximately $3.2 billion in total assets, $2.5 billion in total loans and $2.8 billion in total deposits. Established in 2006, Lone … Read more

Southwestern Graduate School of Banking Announces 2022 Graduates

The Southwestern Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas held its 2022 commencement on June 9 for the 62nd class. SWGSB Foundation trustee Brad Cheves, vice president for development and external affairs at SMU, gave the commencement address on executive education’s role in leadership development. John Hope Bryant, renowned entrepreneur, … Read more