Anahuac National Bank | Bank Culture
Let's Get to It!
With a total staff of 40, we are able to service five banking locations with professionalism and personal service. Of course, like so many community banks, our scheduling is tight. Yet, in spite of the workload, our team willingly manages to participate in outside service across two counties in a great number of activities and programs that are often generated through their own passion and enthusiasm. This is our culture.
First National Bank Texas (Killeen) | Financial Literacy
Supporting the Financial Health of Our Community
In 2021, as the COVID-19 pandemic continued to impact communities across the country, its effects were felt more significantly by communities which were underserved. Low-resource communities faced additional challenges, such as food insecurity, job instability, and housing. First National Bank Texas (FNBT) continued their efforts to deliver financial literacy classes, leveraging its two-prong approach; in-person financial literacy classes and virtual financial literacy classes. The bank equipped its employees with the necessary tools, training, and resources to deliver financial literacy, whether it was in-person or virtually, to address the financial health needs of the community.
Legend Bank (Bowie) | Marketing
Mascot Christmas Shopping Showdown
The Legend Bank Christmas Shopping Showdown was a fun and creative way to explain and introduce our new digital banking products while also involving our local communities. Our vision came to life when we featured mascots from four of the schools in our communities in a Friday Night Lights, Football Hype Christmas Shopping Showdown!
Ozona Bank (Wimberly) | Community Service
Community Partnership With Matching Funds and Distribution
Ozona Bank contributes to many non-profits in the market areas we serve. We are deeply invested in our communities. Years ago, Ozona Bank-Wimberley Branch, decided to support an organization that meets basic needs in the area. The bank's President/CEO, Kelly Barclay, and the then-President of the Crisis Bread Basket, Judy Dunn, discussed an effort between the bank and the CBB. The CBB strives to meet the basic needs of those less fortunate in the area. They do not receive federal funds and rely heavily on donations and philanthropic efforts.
From Kelly Barclay, President and CEO of Ozona Bank, “When Judy approached me in 2002, she expressed concern regarding the recent denial of federal funding and the negative impact this would have on CBB and their ability to fulfill their mission of serving the less fortunate. Understanding the Bank’s passion for serving the needs within our communities, I immediately recognized this was an opportunity to help. The Bank’s 20-year successful partnership with CBB is largely due to our dedicated and enthusiastic staff who strive each year to surpass the prior year’s monetary goal. The Bank’s Directors, Officers and Staff are passionate about supporting the needs of the communities we serve and are excited to be a part of this journey with CBB. We listen to and care for the communities’ needs and strive hard to find solutions to their problems.”
This program began small with a small group of volunteers; it has grown each year. With a collaborative effort and proper planning, the Turkeys Tackling Hunger Campaign has been successful in serving so many within the community. We look forward to this community service project for future years.
Woodforest National Bank (Spring) | Community Service
Woodforest and FHLB Dallas Community Investment Program Grant Support
Disaster recovery and revitalization and stabilization are central components of Woodforest National Bank’s Outstanding Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) rated program. Woodforest receives no fees for investing its human capital and technology resources and values the opportunity to administer Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) grant funds for LMI homeowners who continue to struggle in the aftermath of these natural disasters. All grant award recipients are from households with 80% or less of area median income.
In 2021, Woodforest teamed up with FHLB Dallas to provide 40 grants (31 were for disaster recovery, and nine were for special needs assistance) totaling nearly $332,000 to LMI residents affected by disabilities and FEMA-declared disasters in four Texas cities: Beaumont, Houston, Dallas, and Refugio. These grants support repair and rehabilitation efforts for grant recipients. Plus, the 40 rehabilitations included hiring 12 local small business minority-owned contracting firms to complete the rehabilitation projects and six local small business minority inspection companies to provide services for the projects. The financial revenue to these small businesses from this project added over $319,000 to the local economies and helped support over 72 local, good jobs across Texas.
Anahuac National Bank | Community Service
45 Years of Service
In 2021, Anahuac National Bank celebrated an important achievement: our 45th anniversary. The significance of this milestone lies entirely in our founding service pledge and continued commitment to our Southeast Texas communities. After ending a tumultuous pandemic year, we vowed that this year, our anniversary year, would be a year of positive customer interaction, a year to make our entire community feel valued, appreciated, and served. As a result, community service donations and outreach were ramped up to match our employee enthusiasm and community needs.
Community National Bank & Trust of Texas (Corsicana) | Bank Culture
Expedition Towards Excellence
Every employee at CNB&T feels that they are one piece of a larger expedition towards excellence. Employees appreciate that they’re not just a number, and are always welcome in the CEO’s office to chat. With 15 branches across Texas, the distance doesn’t seem to make a difference for this banking family. We all work together for the greater good, and are rewarded for it with generous benefits and rich company culture. An emphasis on the importance of volunteering makes employees feel like their company values each of our communities. Working for CNB&T is a privilege, evidenced by multiple employees with well over 20 years of tenure.
First National Bank (Wichita Falls) | Architectural Design
Southlake Banking Center
First National Bank moved into their newly constructed, modern three-story 16,183 square foot banking center at the entrance to Southlake, Texas, in January 2021. Conveniently located off State Highway 114, this new banking center was a culmination of the evolution of ideas and the collective decision making between SLI Group, Inc., a commercial design building firm founded in 1976, and First National Bank’s experienced banking staff. The exterior of the building boasts a modern, eye-catching design built with traditional materials that ground the building. The fins and awnings are intended to cast playful shadows on the building that draw attention to the bank from the highway. The interior is a mix of traditional, modern, multi-textured elements that create a welcoming atmosphere to all who enter. The banking center features a spacious lobby and teller area, three conference rooms, airy offices, and a third-floor terrace perfect for hosting community events and employee cook-outs. First National Bank continues the commitment to offer their customers the best of community banking in the new Southlake banking center.
First State Bank (Gainesville) | Bank Culture
Next Level Leadership Program
At First State Bank, our culture is powered by one simple question: How can we help our employees succeed? A positive work culture is a group effort, made possible by every individual working in harmony, building an environment that encourages growth and celebrates success. First State Bank has been fully committed to workplace authenticity and the pursuit of progress since 1905, maintained by the unity felt across the enterprise. We believe great leadership makes great culture, and with our Next Level Leadership program, employees of all levels can come together and learn from one another, improving their skills and overcoming challenges. Because at First State Bank, our employees are our family, and families support each other through thick and thin.
Lamar National Bank (Paris) | Architectural Design
Northlake Branch Opening
In 2018 Lamar National Bank opened a LPO in Fort Worth and quickly established relationships that led to the City of Northlake reaching out inquiring about the possibility of a bank branch that would service the residents of Northlake. This area fit perfectly into our growth strategy offering us the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the residents of the community in which we would serve; with our mission being relationship banking. Lamar National established a presence in 2020 by placing a modular building on the site while working with TGS Architects to erect the 2,340 sq ft. industrial contemporary branch that anchors the retail setting, opening the permanent location in 2021. Being the first bank to service the aggressively growing area of Northlake. The branch solidifies our commitment to the community to provide relationship banking; working closely with city, the EDC, and other community leaders Lamar is poised to have a positive impact on this community helping it grow.
Lone Star National Bank (McAllen) | Bank Culture
Secret Teller
Lone Star National Bank truly believes in giving back to the communities we serve. Secret Teller was inspired from our values as a company. Making a difference in the lives of our customers in big ways and small is something we strive for each day. Secret Teller is a fun project that features our EVP & Marketing Director acting as a teller at our motor banks. Customers are randomly selected to receive $250 in cash as a surprise gift.
Lone Star National Bank (McAllen) | Financial Literacy
Cowboy Cash Saving Habits
Lone Star National Bank believes in the importance of financial literacy. Children are the future, and it is important to give back to the communities we serve. Cowboy Cash is a very important character and part of our corporate branding campaign.
Texas Partners Bank (San Antonio) | Pandemic Response
Powering Local Businesses
At Texas Partners Bank, powering local businesses is our mission. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it became more important than ever to partner with the business community and our diligent team quickly got to work securing funding through PPP loans totaling over $180 million.
Texas Regional Bank (Harlingen) | Financial Literacy
Financial Literacy Program
At Texas Regional Bank, financial literacy isn’t simply an effort to get in front of people, it is an opportunity for us to connect with those of the greatest need – the unbanked and underserved – in an effort to give back to the communities we serve, from our youngest citizens to those young at heart. TRB continues to solidify relationships with current partners (namely school districts) and expanded its audience to include additional institutions of higher education, local medical societies, and senior citizen and career services organizations.
Alliance Bank (Sulphur Springs) | Marketing
Online Banking Educational Video Series
Expanding our market presence from retention based established rural audiences all the way to new low penetrated acquisition-based urban audiences has been an enormous challenge for Alliance Bank. High quality video production in conjunction with low-cost but immense social media audience penetration has emerged as a perfect solution. Video content allows our customers to see inside our operation, get a feel for our personality and feel like they are in the moment with us. In short, videos have been a great way to connect with our consumers. Video content has given Alliance Bank the power to create relationships and real bonds with consumers. As our investment in content marketing grows, it's important to understand and articulate its importance so that we can deliver even more value. Finally, at Alliance Bank we have found that video is important because it can clearly communicate an educational story. This type of marketing works because it allows businesses to convey emotions and answer the essential whys surrounding the marketing of products and services. Lastly, we identified a knowledge gap in our technology-based products and services with our staff leading to missed opportunities with our customer base adoption and utilization. By creating a series of knowledge-based videos we have been able to meet both needs.
Citizens National Bank (Cameron) | Community Service
CNB Gives Back
Community Financial Institutions are here to serve the community and at Citizens National Bank we see this as much more than just a commitment to supporting financial success. We actively further the strength of our communities by giving back through leadership, participation, and sponsorship of local non-profits at all of our Central Texas locations. Our employees have a strong commitment to our communities, and it shows not only in the service provided to our clients but also in how we are advocates out in the community. CNB has been actively volunteering since 1900 and we look forward to the next 100 years of giving back to our local communities.
Citizens State Bank (Woodville) | Bank Culture
102 Years of Building Relationships
At CSB our tagline is Relationships Matter! Those two words are the heart of who we are and what we do. We pride ourselves in the fact that we have been building relationships with the communities we serve, since opening our doors in 1919.
Citizens State Bank (Woodville) | Financial Literacy
"Financial Success" Program
The "Financial Success" program was created to educate and inform local graduating high school students about the basic principles of banking, credit, and how it could affect them and their financial success.
First National Bank Texas (Killeen) | Community Service
Community Service 2022
First National Bank Texas was founded as a community bank in 1901 in the heart of Central Texas. They have since expanded to more than 340 locations in four states, but we have remained dedicated to strengthening the communities in which they serve. Their bankers, committed to making a difference, partnered with their local Habitat for Humanity chapters in order to volunteer their time.
First State Bank (Gainesville) | Community Service
March 2022 Tornado Response
When we saw the community of Jacksboro facing devastation from tornadoes, our First State Bank Decatur branch location was quick to respond to the needs of our friends, extending help to a neighboring county. With the support of our community and our preparation in crisis management, we collaborated on what we could do to help. Homes were destroyed. Lives were disrupted. So, we immediately worked to gather supplies, provide food for over 400 people and collect donations totaling nearly $9,500 to help our neighbors. The trust in our local community and our commitment to service are what keeps the heart of First State Bank beating proudly.
FirstBank Southwest (Amarillo) | Bank Culture
When We Say Our Culture is Everything We Do... We Mean Everything!
At FirstBank Southwest, our values have been incorporated into everything that we do. It goes beyond just driving decisions. We have incorporated our values into all our processes. To include the construction of our new Pampa, TX building. We believe so strongly in a cohesive culture, that our values are truly in everything that we do. For 115 years, the Bank has lived by these values. As we continue to grow, we never want to lose sight of who we are.
FirstCapital Bank of Texas (Midland) | Community Service
Banksgiving Project
At FirstBank Southwest, our values have been incorporated into everything that we do. It goes beyond just driving decisions. We have incorporated our values into all our processes. To include the construction of our new Pampa, TX building. We believe so strongly in a cohesive culture, that our values are truly in everything that we do. For 115 years, the Bank has lived by these values. As we continue to grow, we never want to lose sight of who we are.
Lamar National Bank (Paris) | Architectural Design
Northlake Branch Opening
In 2018 Lamar National Bank opened a LPO in Fort Worth and quickly established relationships that led to the City of Northlake reaching out inquiring about the possibility of a bank branch that would service the residents of Northlake. This area fit perfectly into our growth strategy offering us the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the residents of the community in which we would serve; with our mission being relationship banking. Lamar National established a presence in 2020 by placing a modular building on the site while working with TGS Architects to erect the 2,340 sq ft. industrial contemporary branch that anchors the retail setting, opening the permanent location in 2021. Being the first bank to service the aggressively growing area of Northlake. The branch solidifies our commitment to the community to provide relationship banking; working closely with city, the EDC, and other community leaders Lamar is poised to have a positive impact on this community helping it grow.
Legend Bank (Bowie) | Pandemic Response
Snack Bar of Support
The goals of this program were to provide encouragement, show our support, and share our deepest appreciation to the healthcare workers in our communities that sacrificed so much for the well-being of their patients and communities. The COVID surges in the fall of 2021 and the beginning of this year brought extreme pressure and stress on them and they were already worn down from the immense stress, mental and physical strain caused by the pandemic.
Texas Bank (Henderson)| Architectural Design
Anna and Van Alstyne Branches
Texas Bank’s mission states that “We are dedicated to delivering personalized financial services and exceptional customer satisfaction by meeting the needs of individuals, businesses, and organizations of the hometowns we serve.” Two of those hometowns Texas Bank serves lie just about 45 miles North of Dallas in the towns of Anna and Van Alstyne, Texas. Anna was a new build for Texas Bank, and Van Alstyne was a remodel project, however; both towns are new to the Texas Bank Family. Both locations utilize the same interior features and utilization of technological concepts. In July 2020, Texas Bank opened in a temporary facility in Anna, Texas. We had our Ribbon Cutting at our Van Alstyne location on November 17, 2021, then our Ribbon Cutting at our Anna location on May 18, 2022. The attached documentation underscores our desire to meet the needs of individuals, businesses, and organizations in Anna and Van Alstyne, Texas.
Texas First Bank (Texas City) | Architectural Design
New Market. Fresh Start. Invested in Our New Beaumont Community
Texas First Bank entered the Beaumont market in 2021 by purchasing and renovating an old building on the West End of the city. Taking the existing building down to the studs and rebuilding it into a beautiful, modern banking center with open architecture, universal banking stations, and state-of-the-art technology, Texas First Bank created a launching pad for a long-term, mutually beneficial community banking relationship with the Beaumont area.
Texas Partners Bank (San Antonio) | Marketing
Telling Our Story, Serving Our Communities
At Texas Partners Bank, we believe in the power of partnerships, and our marketing department operates as a multimedia content studio. We publish videos, a bank podcast and blog stories highlighting personal banking partnerships and we connect our purpose and vision for business growth in the communities we serve.
Veritex Community Bank (Dallas) | Architectural Design
Dallas Park Central and Houston Brookhollow Operations
The accelerated growth of Veritex Community Bank over the last several years has sparked the objective of creating more desirable and collaborative workspaces for our back-office and operations teams. This led to major improvements to the operations centers in both Houston and Dallas markets. The approach to the new design was driven with the bank’s culture known as, “True You.” In addition to the productivity gains of an updated work area, the cultural impact was significant for the organization. More than anything, employees felt cared for and felt they were a part of a much larger team.
Citizens National Bank (Cameron) | Pandemic Response
Helping Business Owners
Community Financial Institutions are here to serve the community and Citizens National Bank sees that as much more than just a commitment to supporting financial success. During the pandemic we had a responsibility to assist our communities like never before. Strategies to keep both team members and clients safe and healthy were quickly put in place but one of our largest impacts was our speedy response the the Paycheck Protection Program to aid in the health of local businesses. CNB was one of the first banks in the country to approve loans in the PPP program helping ensure businesses had the funds they needed to stay open.
First National Bank of Central Texas (Waco) | Bank Culture
First Cares
Two years ago, The First National Bank of Central Texas implemented a new mission statement: Excellent service in a friendly environment for the prosperity of our communities. Earlier this year, we rolled out a new program that took the last four words of the mission to heart. That program is 1st Cares. It empowers our employees to make an impact in our community. It allows team members to volunteer up to 4 hours per month while on the clock. So yes, we pay our employees to volunteer at local nonprofits and other good causes.
Veritex Community Bank (Dallas) | Community Service
Supporting Cedar Crest
Since 2017, Veritex Community Bank has been a fan of Behind Every Door’s hands-on approach to supporting the community. As an ally, Veritex Community Bank has donated more than $50,000 to its after-school programs, volunteered at various events, and committed to being an on-going partner. When Veritex was approached by Behind Every Door to support the revitalization of Cedar Crest, the decision was made with a definitive “yes,” as the project aligned with the culture of Veritex Bank. Veritex Bank is dedicated to being the catalyst for communities as they strive for success.