TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
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
O n December 1, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) announced that, in partnership with its member financial institutions, it has awarded $19.3 million in Affordable Housing Program (AHP) subsidies to 38 projects in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico and Texas. The subsidies will result in the creation or rehabilitation of 2,749 … Read more
Tyler-based Southside Bancshares Inc., the holding company of Southside Bank, rang the Nasdaq opening bell on Monday, September 28, in celebration of the bank’s 60th anniversary. Lee R. Gibson, president and CEO, presided over the virtual event and was joined by members of the company’s leadership team. Click here to view Southside Bancshares’ Nasdaq opening … Read more
Tyler-based Southside Bank is opening a new Austin branch on August 31 at The Domain. The new space, located at 11815 Alterra Pkwy., Ste. 100, is a relocation of the bank’s Austin branch on N. Mopac Expwy., which will close on August 28. In addition to The Domain location, Southside Bank will continue to serve … Read more