First United Bank to be selected as a 2024 Best Bank to Work for
First United Bank has been named one of the Best Banks to Work For in 2024. American Banker partnered with Best Companies Group to identify banks that excel in creating positive and supportive workplaces for their employees.
The 2024 list marks First United Bank’s ninth year in a row. This research and recognition program aims to identify and recognize banks with the best cultures that support employee growth.
This year, 90 banks were ranked among the Best Banks to Work for, based on an anonymous employee survey and a thorough review of the benefits offered, according to a news release. To be considered for participation, banks had to have at least 50 employees and have been in business for at least one year in the United States. The complete list of 2024 Best Banks to Work For is available online at www.americanbanker.com. For more information about the Best Banks to Work For program, please visit www.BestBankstoWorkfor.com.
First United Bank, a subsidiary of Plains Bancorp, Inc., reports total assets of more than $2 billion and currently operates 17 banking center offices in 13 markets in West Texas: Amarillo; Canyon, Childress, Dimmit, Earth, La Mesa, Littlefield, Lubbock, Paducah, Seagraves, Seminole in Sudan and Wichita Falls in Texas. Visit us online at www.FirstUnited.BANK.
SMU trustee and banking industry leader Richard Ware will deliver keynote speech at December graduation ceremony
DALLAS – SMU Trustee Richard Ware II (’68) will be the featured speaker at SMU’s December Commencement Convocation on December 21st. The ceremony, scheduled for 9 a.m. at Moody Coliseum, will be streamed live on https://www.smu. Education/Live.
Mr. Ware is a long-time member of SMU’s Board of Directors and a well-known banker in West Texas. During his tenure as an SMU trustee, he has been known as a friend to students, an advocate for their interests, and served as a mentor and trusted advisor to many. Mr. Ware is the fourth chairman of Amarillo National Bank and has served on the boards of Atmos Energy, Southwest Coca-Cola Bottling, the Texas Business Hall of Fame and numerous foundations and nonprofit organizations in Amarillo.
“Richard Ware never forgot the joy of living and learning at Hilltop, and we believe our students will be inspired by what he shared,” said SMU President R. Gerald.・Turner stated. “His longtime support of SMU as a trustee and continued commitment to SMU’s student leadership, Greek life, recreational activities, and athletics speak volumes about his love for our university. Masu.”
Ware earned a BBA in Economics with honors from SMU and later earned an MBA in Finance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He served three terms on the SMU board for more than 40 years, including as vice president from 2006 to 2008. He is the recipient of the university’s Distinguished Alumni Award and Mustang Award. Ware Commons, a student housing complex on the southeast corner of campus, was named in recognition of a 2013 leadership gift from Ware and his family.
Mr. Ware lives in Amarillo. His daughter, two son triplets, two nieces, and a son-in-law also earned degrees from SMU.
Raising Cane’s partners with Amarillo SPCA for annual Holiday Stuffed Puppy Campaign
For 28 years, Raising Cane’s has been active in supporting our community, including pet welfare. Inspired by the yellow Labrador’s namesake, “Raising Cane,” the brand is launching its 2024 Holiday Stuffed Puppy Campaign to support local pet welfare organizations across the country. In Amarillo, 100% of net proceeds from the sale of Stuffed Puppies in restaurants benefit the Amarillo SPCA.
During the campaign period (November 25th – January 5th (or while supplies last)), Raising Cane’s will be offering stuffed Cane dogs dressed as Candy under this year’s theme, “Raise a Little Cane.” We offer limited edition plush toys featuring. Cane, $9.99 + tax inside Raising Cane’s Restaurant. For those looking to help on a larger scale, regular and XL size stuffed puppies can also be purchased online at raisecanes.com with proceeds benefiting pet welfare. For more information, visit raisecanes.com.
Texicare brings innovative health plans to El Paso
AUSTIN – Texas Mutual’s healthcare subsidiary, TexiCare, has announced its launch in El Paso. Following the company’s rollout in Lubbock, Amarillo, Midland, Odessa and Houston, small business owners in El Paso will have access to Texicare’s innovative health plans for their employees starting January 1, 2025 .
Texicare’s coverage options are carefully selected for small businesses and designed to help employees get the most out of their plan features. Texicare’s Essential Care plan offers 4 visits per year to 6 different providers for $0. The company’s Savings Care plan also allows employees to make tax-free contributions to health savings accounts.
For more information about Texicare, please visit www.texicare.com.
