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Community banks are thriving in Texas

Independent Banker

With the record growth of San Antonio, Houston and Austin, southern Texas is becoming a hub for business. Here’s how four community banks are thriving in this environment. This region has the kind of energy that draws people to a place and helps them and their businesses thrive. Photo by Dennis Burnett.

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Cullen/Frost Profits Rise on Lower Loan-Loss Provision

American Banker

Third-quarter profits rose at Cullen/Frost Bankers in San Antonio, driven by a lower provision for problem loans.

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Bankers: Is your strategy the same as your competitor?

Jeff For Banks

These services are provided through a variety of delivery systems including automated teller machines, private banking, telephone banking and Internet banking. We believe we can effectively compete as a community bank in our market area and the niche markets we serve. We focus our marketing efforts in three areas.

Strategy 101