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FirstBank Southwest wins statewide Best of Community Banking Award
October 19, 2020 • General
Amarillo, TX – The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT)—the largest state community banking association in the nation—recently honored FirstBank Southwest (FBSW) with a Silver Best of Community Banking (BOCB)… read more

Bowden Jones Jr. Honored As A 2020 Emerging Leader in Banking
August 3, 2020 • Press Release
Texas Bankers Association chooses FirstBank Southwest banker for annual award. Amarillo, TX – FirstBank Southwest (FBSW) is thrilled to announce that Bowden Jones Jr., EVP/Chief Consumer Officer, was honored as… read more

FirstBank Southwest CEO Joins Board Of Texas Bankers Association
July 2, 2020 • General, Community
FirstBank Southwest (FBSW) CEO, Andy Marshall, is joining the Texas Bankers Association (TBA) Board as the Chairman’s Discretionary Selection. This direct appointment was made by TBA’s CEO, Chris Furlow, and… read more

How To Protect Yourself Against Spoofing Scams
June 5, 2020 • Education, Security
Spoofing is when a caller falsifies information transmitted to your caller ID to disguise their identity. Phone scammers often use “neighbor spoofing” to make it appear that an incoming call… read more

We are so glad to be back!
May 30, 2020 • General
Welcome. We are so glad to be back! As of June 1, 2020, all FirstBank Southwest lobbies will be open to the public. Whenever you are ready, we are here… read more

FirstBank Southwest to Re-Open Bank Lobbies
May 29, 2020 • Press Release
FirstBank Southwest (FBSW) is moving forward with re-opening bank lobbies, including Wealth Management, Covenant Title, and the Mortgage Center, on Monday, June 1, 2020. FBSW is confident that they can… read more

Firstbank Southwest Joins “Texas Banks 4 Food Banks” Campaign
May 13, 2020 • Press Release
Amarillo, TX – FirstBank Southwest (FBSW) has joined the Texas Bankers Association and its charitable arm, the Texas Bankers Foundation, in making a contribution to High Plains Food Bank, Amarillo,… read more

Firstbank Southwest Is Keeping The Community In Community Banking
March 27, 2020 • Press Release
Amarillo, TX – FirstBank Southwest (FBSW) CEO and President, Andy Marshall, stated, “A common misconception is that a community bank is defined by its size. The fundamental essence of community… read more