TRB Voted Best Bank in Harlingen in 2025
TRB Voted Best Bank in Harlingen in 2025
September 5, 2025Texas Regional Bank has once again earned top honors in the Valley Morning Star’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, with its Harlingen branches voted Best Bank for the fifth consecutive year. Michele Robinson, Senior VP and Area Market President, was also named Best Banker for the sixth year in a row—recognizing her nearly 30-year career in the Rio Grande Valley and deep community ties. The awards celebrate exceptional local service and reinforce TRB’s ongoing commitment to personalized banking in the Harlingen area.…
Honoring Heroism in Montgomery County: Sheriff Wesley Doolittle Receives Inaugural TRB Patriot Award
Honoring Heroism in Montgomery County: Sheriff Wesley Doolittle Receives Inaugural TRB Patriot Award
July 9, 2025Sheriff Wesley Doolittle Receives Inauguaral TRB Patriot Award…
Celebrating Financial Literacy Month Across Texas
Celebrating Financial Literacy Month Across Texas
May 26, 2025April marked the 22nd anniversary of National Financial Literacy Month—a nationwide effort to expand access to financial education and equip individuals with the skills to make informed financial decisions. For…
TRB Supports Brownsville’s 88th Annual Charro Days
TRB Supports Brownsville’s 88th Annual Charro Days
March 24, 2025Texas Regional Bank (TRB) Supports the 88th Annual Charro Days, a cherished tradition in Brownsville, Texas that celebrates the region’s deep-rooted cultural heritage. With a $10,000 donation and hosting the…
Honoring Service: John Wells and TRB’s Commitment to Fredericksburg
Honoring Service: John Wells and TRB’s Commitment to Fredericksburg
March 13, 2025The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce has named John Wells as its 2024 Volunteer of the Year. This prestigious award, selected by the Chamber President and Board of Directors, recognizes individuals…
Honoring SBISD’s Transportation Team: A Community Partnership in Action
Honoring SBISD’s Transportation Team: A Community Partnership in Action
February 4, 2025Texas Regional Bank (TRB) recently had the privilege of celebrating the dedicated bus drivers and maintenance staff of Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD) at the SBISD Transportation Appreciation Breakfast.…
TRB Empowers Blanco Youth–Contributing Over $170,000 Since 2019
TRB Empowers Blanco Youth–Contributing Over $170,000 Since 2019
January 31, 2025Blanco, TX –Texas Regional Bank (TRB) continues its commitment to Blanco County’s youth, contributing an additional $12,900 this year to support student agricultural projects at the Blanco County Stock Show.…
Dec. ’24 Regional Roundup: Central
Dec. ’24 Regional Roundup: Central
January 27, 2025From a Blue Santa event and a special kind of angel tree, to delivering Christmas goodies and decorating parade floats, Team TRB was active in communities across Central Texas throughout the 2024 holiday season. Team members collectively served over 100 hours in their respective communities throughout the month of December. Read below to see where and how Team TRB served last month.…
Dec. ’24 Regional Roundup: Houston
Dec. ’24 Regional Roundup: Houston
January 27, 2025From supporting ABC 13’s holiday food drive to a Christmas home tour in Ft. Bend, Team TRB in Houston was active in their communities throughout the 2024 holiday season. Read below to see where and how Team TRB served in December.…
Dec. ’24 Regional Roundup: Rio Grande Valley
Dec. ’24 Regional Roundup: Rio Grande Valley
January 27, 2025From a Jingle Bell 5K and a Livestock Show Gala to leading multiple financial literacy initiatives, Team TRB was active and involved in communities throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Team members collectively served over 180 hours in their respective communities throughout the month of December. Read below to see where and how Team TRB served last month.…
New Legislation Update: Effective Sept. 1
New Legislation Update: Effective Sept. 1
September 5, 2025Effective September 1, 2025, several impactful bills from the 89th Texas Legislature are now law, reshaping financial crime prevention, education funding, and state agency accountability. TRB’s Economic Development & Public Funds team tracked over 250 bills this session, advocating for legislation that strengthens Texas communities. Key highlights include enhanced fraud protection, historic public school funding, and reforms to improve government transparency and efficiency.…
TRB Voted Best Bank in Harlingen in 2025
TRB Voted Best Bank in Harlingen in 2025
September 5, 2025Texas Regional Bank has once again earned top honors in the Valley Morning Star’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, with its Harlingen branches voted Best Bank for the fifth consecutive year. Michele Robinson, Senior VP and Area Market President, was also named Best Banker for the sixth year in a row—recognizing her nearly 30-year career in the Rio Grande Valley and deep community ties. The awards celebrate exceptional local service and reinforce TRB’s ongoing commitment to personalized banking in the Harlingen area.…
TRB Trust & Wealth Management Appoints Darren Hem as Associate Client Advisor in Houston
TRB Trust & Wealth Management Appoints Darren Hem as Associate Client Advisor in Houston
September 2, 2025Texas Regional Bank Trust & Wealth Management has appointed Darren Hem as Associate Client Advisor in Houston. With more than 15 years of experience in portfolio management and financial planning, Hem will work closely with high-net-worth families to deliver integrated wealth strategies that encompass investments, retirement, estate planning, and long-term goals. His CFP® and CFA credentials enhance TRB’s mission to provide trusted, personalized guidance to clients across Texas.…
TRB Insurance Opens New Headquarters in Harlingen
TRB Insurance Opens New Headquarters in Harlingen
August 25, 2025TRB Insurance, a subsidiary of Texas Regional Bank, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Harlingen headquarters on August 21. Since launching in 2022, the division has rapidly expanded, now offering personal, commercial, and employee benefits lines statewide. The event celebrated not only the new space but TRB's ongoing investment in Harlingen and its mission to deliver expert, community-rooted insurance solutions.…
New Legislation, Now in Effect
New Legislation, Now in Effect
August 21, 2025New measures target card skimmer fraud (SB 2371), add personal finance courses to Texas high schools (HB 27), and modernize corporate governance (SB 29). Each carries big implications for businesses, consumers, and communities. Read the full blog to see what these changes mean for you.…
TRB Red Flag Report: A Cautionary Tale about Social Engineering
TRB Red Flag Report: A Cautionary Tale about Social Engineering
How one TRB customer nearly lost $30K to a convincing scam—and the red flags that can help protect you and your family.
August 12, 2025What began as a frozen computer screen nearly cost one TRB customer $30,000. This real-life cautionary tale reveals how quickly scams can escalate—and the red flags that can help you stop them before it’s too late.…
TRB Announces Jon Tyree as Senior Vice President, Relationship Manager
TRB Announces Jon Tyree as Senior Vice President, Relationship Manager
July 31, 2025Texas Regional Bank welcomes Jon Tyree as Senior Vice President, Relationship Manager, bringing extensive experience in client relationships and financial solutions.…
After the Storm: Tips to Help You Recover Post-Disaster
After the Storm: Tips to Help You Recover Post-Disaster
By Emily Kirchner, Vice President of Economic Development, Texas Regional Bank
July 18, 2025By Emily Kirchner, Vice President of Economic Development, Texas Regional Bank In the wake of a natural disaster, the instinct to clean up, rebuild, and move forward is entirely natural, jumping…
Chamber Honors Texas Regional Bank and David DeStefano in Bee Cave
Chamber Honors Texas Regional Bank and David DeStefano in Bee Cave
David DeStefano Named Businessman of the Year and Bee Cave Branch Recognized as Community Business Partner
July 2, 2025David DeStefano Named Businessman of the Year and Bee Cave Branch Recognized as Community Business Partner…
Alicia Baum Joins Texas Regional Bank as Senior Relationship Manager
Alicia Baum Joins Texas Regional Bank as Senior Relationship Manager
June 30, 2025Alicia Baum joins TRB as Senior Vice President and Senior Relationship Manager, leading commercial growth across Dallas-Fort Worth, with focus on Frisco. …