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05/13/2024
News Release
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TexasBank is committed to serving the communities where its customers and employees live and work. In addition to its scholarship program, TexasBank also donates over $650,000 each year to nonprofits and causes across Texas.
TexasBank has announced a record $136,000 in scholarships to 76 graduating high school seniors and college students in Parker County as part of its continuing commitment to see local students achieve their dreams through higher education.
The scholarship monies set a new record for the bank over the past many years of scholarship giving. The scholarships are awarded in close cooperation with the James and Dorothy Doss Foundation. TexasBank has given more than $1.3 million in scholarships over the past 13 years.
Traditionally, scholarships in Parker County have been given to Weatherford High School students pursuing dual credit courses with Weatherford College. The model changed this year to include more high schools and a new annual scholarship commitment to Weatherford College of $25,000.
"The board and ownership of TexasBank are committed to the education of our future leaders," said Greg Dodds, President, and CEO of TexasBank. "We believe that by investing in students today, we are investing in the prosperity and growth of our communities for generations to come."
“Not only do we believe in the value of higher education, but we believe in the ability of our local schools and WC to effectively make the decision on the most deserving students,” said TexasBank Parker County President and Chief Lending Officer Lin Bearden. “The bank scholarship funds directly to the schools for them to create criteria based on academic achievements, community involvement, and future goals,” added Bearden.
In addition to the $25,000 directed to Weatherford College, the Aledo, Brock, Millsap, Peaster, Poolville, Springtown and Weatherford school districts received funding for scholarships. A reception was held at TexasBank May 16 to celebrate the awards with students and their parents.
TexasBank is committed to serving the communities where its customers and employees live and work. In addition to its scholarship program, TexasBank also donates over $650,000 each year to nonprofits and causes across Texas. Education, healthcare, community development, and financial literacy are the main areas supported through the bank’s charitable giving programs.
TexasBank is a multi-generational bank in Parker County, with two full-service community banks in Weatherford, and 14 other locations serving West Texas, Central Texas, and the DFW Metroplex. The bank is a member of the FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.