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Lone Star National Bank is currently hosting its annual Toy Drive, a community-driven initiative designed to bring joy and holiday cheer to children across the local communities. Through Dec. 12, employees, customers and community members may contribute via collection boxes at all Lone Star National Bank locations. The Annual Toy Drive has become a hallmark of LSNB’s dedication to social responsibility. This year’s donations will support CASA of Hidalgo County,…

Lone Star National Bank Wins Statewide Awards

October 9, 2025

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The Independent Bankers Association of Texas, the largest state community banking association in the nation, recently honored Lone Star National Bank in McAllen with four Best of Community Banking Awards. LSNB received a Best of Show Gold Eagle award for its “Starr County Volunteerism” community service entry, a Gold Eagle Award for its “Cowboy Cash” innovation entry, a Silver Eagle Award for its “Client Testimonials” marketing entry, and a Bronze…

Lone Star National Bank Hosting School Drive

July 3, 2025

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Lone Star National Bank’s annual Back to School Drive has begun and community members are welcome to participate by dropping off supplies at local banking centers. The drive has been taking place for more than 15 years at LSNB and will run from now through July 23. With support from employees, customers and community partners, the drive provides essential school supplies to children in need across South Texas, ensuring they…

LSNB Invests in Students, Schools and Seminars for Success

May 8, 2025

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April was Financial Literacy Month, and during that time, Lone Star National Bank banking center representatives visited schools from Brownsville to Roma and up to San Antonio. Many of LSNB’s banking center managers are proud products of the very communities they now serve, returning to local schools not only to give back but to reach forward. Financial Literacy Month, manager of the Alton Banking Center, recently visited Juan De Dios…

Lone Star National Bank Ranks in the Top Nationwide

April 11, 2024

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Lone Star National Bank has been named a top performing bank in the S&P Global Market Intelligence Top 50 Community Banks with assets of $3-10 billion. LSNB is the only bank headquartered in central and south Texas to be named and only one of five banks in the entire state that made the list. The rankings assess the performance of banking institutions based on returns, growth and funding, while placing…

Lone Star National Bank Hosts Food Drive

November 14, 2023

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Lone Star National Bank is hosting its 14th annual Food Drive through Nov. 17. The community-driven initiative aims to combat hunger in local communities. The annual food drive has become a hallmark of Lone Star National Bank’s commitment to social responsibility, and this year’s event looks to be more impactful than ever. “Our employees look forward to expanding efforts to bless more families during the 2023 holiday season,” said Lone…

Lone Star National Bank Wins Banking Awards

October 11, 2022

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The Independent Bankers Association of Texas recently honored Lone Star National Bank of McAllen with two Best of Community Banking Awards. Lone Star National Bank received a Gold Eagle award for its “Secret Teller” bank culture entry and a Gold Eagle award for its “Cowboy Cash Saving Habits” financial literacy entry. The Secret Teller program’s inspiration comes from Lone Star National Bank’s values as a company. Secret Teller features the…

Solidarity & Unity Needed to Contain COVID

June 1, 2020

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Yolanda Carrillo and her staff of chaplains at hospitals in the Rio Grande Valley have seen heartache and felt its pain in recent months. The outbreak of COVID-19 has consequently separated the sick from their loved ones with the denial of hospital visitations. Hospital chaplains have stepped in best they can. They are waving hellos and also making signs of prayer through windows looking into intensive care units. The Valley…

Lone Star Steps Up To Help

June 1, 2020

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Lone Star National Bank President David Deanda knew he and his staff had the challenge of a banking lifetime before them. The outbreak of COVID-19 had brought the South Texas economy to a sudden and shocking halt. Small businesses in the Rio Grande Valley were soon desperate for help. The federal government offered two lifelines. One was the Paycheck Protection Program. The other was the Economic Injury Disaster program. Both…

Containing COVID Is Key To Economic Recovery

June 1, 2020

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The Rio Grande Valley’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis will be prolonged. It could take 12-to-18 months, at the minimum, said leading bankers and economic development specialists. They say the recovery from the widespread business shutdowns this spring will stretch well into 2021. Recovery will also be dependent on one key factor. “It’s all going to depend on how we contain COVID,” said David Deanda, the president of Lone…