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Wealth Management 2021 Year End Tax Tips
December 16, 2021 • Finances, Wealth
WEALTH MANAGEMENT 2021 YEAR-END TAX TIPS FirstBank Southwest (FBSW) Wealth Management shares things to consider as you weigh potential tax moves between now and the end of the year. Defer… read more

FirstBank Southwest Invites You To Take Pictures With Santa
November 29, 2021 • General
Amarillo, TX – FirstBank Southwest (FBSW) is expecting a very special guest this holiday season at two of their banking centers in Amarillo. Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be… read more

FirstBank Southwest Sponsors “Coats and Shoes For Kids”
November 19, 2021 • General, Community
Celebrating “Coats and Shoes for Kids” 21ST Anniversary Amarillo, TX – FirstBank Southwest (FBSW) is kicking off its 21st year of sponsoring a community project geared toward children during the… read more

FirstBank Southwest Chosen as a Recipient of the American Banker ‘Best Banks to Work For’ Award
November 8, 2021 • General, Community
Amarillo, TX – FirstBank Southwest (FBSW) was named a recipient of the 2021 American Banker “Best Banks to Work For” award. Becoming one of American Banker’s “Best Banks to Work… read more

FirstBank Southwest Wins Statewide Best of Community Banking Awards
September 27, 2021 • General, Community, Press Release
Independent Bankers Association of Texas recognizes FirstBank Southwest’s Bank Culture and Pandemic Response Amarillo, TX – The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT)—the largest state community banking association in the… read more

Stella Maddox Honored As 2021 Emerging Leader in Banking
July 30, 2021 • General, Community
Texas Bankers Foundation, the charitable arm of the Texas Bankers Association, chooses FirstBank Southwest banker for annual award. Amarillo, TX – FirstBank Southwest (“FBSW”) is excited to announce that Stella… read more

Rachel K. Smith Selected As A 2021 Top Twenty Under 40
July 26, 2021 • General, Community
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce chooses FirstBank Southwest Marketing Director for annual award. Amarillo, TX – FirstBank Southwest (“FBSW”) is excited to announce that Rachel K. Smith, VP/Marketing Director, was selected… read more

FirstBank Southwest Opens Loan and Deposit Production Office in the Fort Worth Market
April 6, 2021 • General, Press Release
FORT WORTH, TX – FirstBank Southwest (“FBSW”), a full-service financial institution with assets of $1.2 billion, with nine banking center locations in the Texas Panhandle, is pleased to announce its… read more