Texas
Farmers Bank & Trust to Expand Presence in Texas
The new branch, set to open this month, is located in one of the fastest-growing cities in north Texas. read more >
Bank OZK Grows Its Texas Branches
Bank OZK's rapid Texas expansion brings nine new branches to competitive markets like Dallas, Houston and Austin, setting the stage for growth in the Lone Star State. read more >
by George Waldon -
Simmons First National Shutters 12 Texas Branches in Strategic Consolidation Move
In 2024, Simmons First National Corp. closed 12 branches in Texas, focusing on growth in Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston, while shifting away from less profitable markets like San Antonio and Austin. read more >
by George Waldon -
Royal Oaks Purchase Surpasses $2.9M (Real Deals)
A 159-unit mobile home park in Sherwood tipped the scales at $2.97 million. read more >
by George Waldon -
Hideaway Pizza Heads for West Little Rock
An affiliate of the Tulsa-based chain recently bought a 1.5-acre site on the south side of Chenal Parkway at Kanis Road for more than $1.6 million. read more >
NLR Retail Property Tops $3.7M Mark (Real Deals)
A 2.09-acre piece of North Little Rock’s McCain Mall was purchased by 3911 McCain LLC of Long Beach, California. read more >
by George Waldon -
Improving Arkansas’ Economic Freedom (Jeremy Horpedahl & Heidi Saliba Commentary)
Arkansas has challenges, but the state is positioned to increase economic freedom with the right approach. read more >
by Jeremy Horpedahl, Heidi Saliba -
Jacksonville Best Western Sells for $3.2M
A Best Western hotel and former farmland in east Little Rock start off this week’s roster of million-dollar deals and construction contracts. read more >
US Population Center Trending Toward South This Decade
Experts aren't sure at this point if the dramatic pull of the South is a short-term change spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic or a long-term trend, or even what impact it will have on the reallocation of political power through redistricting after the 2030 census. read more >
Walmart Delivery Drones Take Flight in Florida, Texas, Arizona
Delivery is expected to begin in Utah and Virginia in the next few weeks, growing the network to 34 stores in 23 cities. read more >
America’s Car-Mart Buys Texas Dealership
The deal with Taylor Auto Credit is expected to close by the end of the year. read more >
A Chill Idea, Just in Time for a Hot Market
Doug Bowen and Darren Winstead picked a nearly perfect time to go into the cold storage business. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Strained by the Heat, But Not Powerless
It used to be news when the electric power failed. But in today’s topsy-turvy world of energy, Southwest Power Pool of Little Rock put out a news release July 8 trumpeting the fact that it kept the lights on. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Arkansas Steel Takes Shape for Tesla
Little Rock-based W&W/AFCO Steel and Lexicon Inc. fabricate 90,000 tons for giant Tesla manufacturing plant Gigafactory Texas. read more >
by George Waldon -
‘Bank of 1889’ Set to Debut In Berryville
First National Bank of North Arkansas intends to convert to a state bank charter and change its name to Bank of 1889. read more >
by George Waldon -
Simmons First Completes Acquisition of Spirit of Texas
The $581 million deal gives Simmons $28 billion in assets, enough to surpass Arvest as the state's largest bank. read more >
BSR Real Estate Reports Q3 Net Operating Income of $16.5M
It's up 8.3% compared to the same quarter last year. read more >