Public Relations

BOCB Award Winner


Brenham BOCBBrenham National Bank received a Gold medal in the Best of Community Banking Awards sponsored annually by the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT).  The Brenham bank was recognized in the Financial Literacy category for an aggressive educational campaign to provide a better understanding of financial responsibilities and career opportunities within the community.  Bank empl

Amber Alert


THIS IS A CHILD ABDUCTION ALERT ISSUED BY THE TEXAS AMBER ALERT NETWORK

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IBAT Banker, Celebrated Couple


IBAT's goal is to provide a diversity of opinions and viewpoints about national banking news.  Some news articles do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas.

Center to celebrate community couples
By Shannon Guillot
Special to The Daily News
Published February 1, 2012

IBAT Member Vista Bank's 100 Year Anniversary


This year marks the 100th year Vista Bank has been serving West Texas. In appreciation of their valued clients they will hold a ribbon cutting January 25th at 5:30 PM at Vista Bank, located at 4621 50th Street.

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BOCB Award Winner First Victoria National Bank


First Victoria National Bank received a Gold Medal, two Bronze Medals and a Certificate of Merit in the Best of Community Banking Awards sponsored annually by the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT). The Victoria bank was recognized in the Marketing category for a variety of programs by a panel of independent judges.

The Latest Beige Book


IBAT's goal is to provide a diversity of opinions and viewpoints about national banking news.  Some news articles do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas.

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Dallas Beige Book
January 11, 2012
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
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IBAT Member PointBank Enlists Social Media


IBAT's goal is to provide a diversity of opinions and viewpoints about national banking news.  Some news articles do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas.

By Jackie Stewart
DEC 30, 2011

PointBank is looking to replace lost checking-account revenue by boosting its social media presence.

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IBAT Banker K.C. Wyatt in the News


IBAT's goal is to provide a diversity of opinions and viewpoints about national banking news.  Some news articles do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas.

Photo by: Corsicana Daily Sun

December 26, 2011
Wyatt elected vice-president of TRA Board
From Staff Reports Corsicana Daily Sun