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College Station based American Momentum Bank is focusing on the Texas energy sector, including opportunities in the Permian Basin, Eagle Ford, Haynesville, and Gulf Coast energy markets. They will continue to work closely with its commercial lenders in Midland and Odessa, while increasing business development efforts in Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth. The division will be led by Jim Dixon, who has transitioned from American Momentum Bank’s executive vice president and chief risk officer to executive vice president and managing director of energy finance.   Press release from October, 1, 2026: COLLEGE STATION, TX — American Momentum Bank has launched a formal Energy Finance Division, expanding its strategic commitment to serving companies across Texas’ energy sector and building on the bank’s existing experience financing energy related businesses. The division will focus on developing relationships with energy companies through lending, deposits, treasury management and other financial services. American Momentum Bank has long served customers in the sector, particularly upstream oil and gas companies and energy service businesses, and will use the new division to pursue additional opportunities across Texas. “Energy continues to be vitally important to the Texas economy, to the communities we serve and to many of our customers,” said American Momentum Bank President Bo Scott. “We already have meaningful experience working with companies in this industry, and formalizing the Energy Finance Division gives us an opportunity to build on that foundation while bringing a more focused approach to serving energy businesses across the state.” The division’s primary focus will begin with upstream oil and gas companies, with additional emphasis on midstream companies, oilfield and energy service businesses, power generation companies and businesses involved in renewable energy and energy transition activities. Financing capabilities will include reserve-based lending, borrowing-base facilities, term loans, equipment financing, midstream project financing and working capital lines. American Momentum Bank is based in College Station and has banking locations in West Texas. The bank will pursue opportunities across the state, including the Permian Basin, Eagle Ford, Haynesville and Gulf Coast energy markets. It will continue working closely with its commercial lenders in Midland and Odessa, while increasing business development efforts in Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth. The division will be led by Jim Dixon, who has transitioned from American Momentum Bank’s executive vice president and chief risk officer to executive vice president and managing director of energy finance. “Energy companies are looking for banking partners that understand their industry, have the financial capacity to support their needs and can make informed decisions efficiently,” Dixon said. “Our goal is to combine deep banking and credit experience with responsive service and streamlined decision-making so we can be a strong long-term partner to our clients.” About American Momentum Bank: A Texas-chartered banking association with total assets of $2.8 billion as of June 30, 2026, provides comprehensive products and services for businesses and individuals. American Momentum Bank has 18 full-service banking centers in Texas and eight full-service banking centers in Florida. American Momentum Bank’s strong capitalization, superior asset quality and experienced management teams position it as one of the premier banks in each state. Visit www.americanmomentum.bank to learn more.

(AUSTIN, TX) – Governor Greg Abbott today ordered the United States and Texas flags at all state buildings lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, in solidarity with the State of Israel and in honor of the men, women, and children murdered in the brutal October 7th terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas. “Three years ago, Hamas carried out a brutal terrorist attack on the State of Israel and murdered more than 1,200 men, women, and children,” said Governor Abbott. “Texas stands with Israel and with the Jewish community. We will always honor the lives lost that day.” Flags should return to full-staff at sunset on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Individuals, businesses, municipalities, and other political subdivisions are encouraged to lower their flags for the same period. Got a news tip? e-mail us at news@wtaw.com, text us at (979) 695-1620, or reach out on Facebook or Twitter/X.

Press release 10/06/2026: AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that the Fugitive Apprehension Unit (“FAU”) has made 18,291 arrests since the division’s inception. Additionally, his office has secured hundreds of convictions and arrests of child predators. This reflects Attorney General Paxton’s commitment to bringing the full force of the law against criminals and his tireless work to protect the people of Texas. “Throughout my time as Attorney General, I have fought to find and arrest dangerous fugitives that threaten our communities. This has included putting thousands of fugitives behind bars,” said Attorney General Paxton. “Additionally, we have secured hundreds of convictions and arrests within my units that are dedicated to combatting child exploitation and human trafficking. I have done everything in my power and will continue to fight relentlessly to protect the children of this state and put dangerous criminals behind bars.” Since the division’s inception, investigators with the Office of the Attorney General’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit have made over 18,000 arrests. This includes 68 individuals on the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Top 10 Most Wanted List. Additionally, the FAU has recovered 186 missing and endangered children throughout the state. Attorney General Paxton’s Child Exploitation Unit has made 278 arrests for Online Solicitation of a Minor, resulting in 214 convictions, with many cases still pending. The unit has also made 610 arrests for Possession of Child Pornography, resulting in 1,410 convictions, with many cases still pending. Attorney General Paxton’s Human Trafficking Unit has made 373 human trafficking arrests and secured 126 convictions, with several cases still pending. Got a news tip? e-mail us at news@wtaw.com, text us at (979) 695-1620, or reach out on Facebook or Twitter/X.