Candence Bank Completes Acquisition of Local Banks
Cadence Bank announced July 1 the successful completion of its previously announced acquisition of Industry Bancshares, Inc., the bank holding company for Industry State Bank, The First National Bank of Bellville, Fayetteville Bank, Citizens State Bank, The First National Bank of Shiner and Bank of Brenham. Industry Bancshares was merged into Cadence Bank effective July 1, 2025, after receiving all required regulatory and shareholder approvals.
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Join the Fayette Public Library for Adult Technology Training in La Grange on Saturday, July 5, from 10 a.m. noon. All computer questions are welcome. No one is born knowing this stuff. If your computer is giving you problems, bring it along. Six seats are available. Registration is required. Call (979) 968-3765 to sign up.
Local Named UT Exes President
Arleas Upton Kea, native of Schulenburg, is the new President and Chairman of the Board of the Texas Exes, the Alumni Association of the University of Texas in Austin. The alumni association was established in 1885 and now has more than 120,000 members. The Board of Directors of the Association includes graduates of UT, all of whom are recognized in their respective careers in law, business and government.
Fayetteville Lions Club Installs New Officers
The 2025-26 slate of officers for the Fayetteville Lions Club were sworn in last week at the home of Evan and Mary Quiros. They are listed below. The club would like to thank all of these outstanding and capable members for stepping up to the plate and serving our community once again, or for the first time. Officers installeda are: Linda Hudson, President; Martha Jane Dennis, 1st VP; Jerry Gipps, 2nd VP; Janice Wasut, Secretary; Carolyn McCrory, Treasurer; Kevin White, Membership Chair; Jamie Moreau, Administrator; John Dennis, Tail Twister.
