Merger complete
Austin Bank now offers 28 locations +

Five new Austin Bank locations opened recently as Austin Bank completed the consolidation of City National Bank, Kilgore, as earlier announced in November 2007.

The five locations -- Kilgore at 1006 Stone Road, Longview at Hwy 259 and Airline Road and 911 N.W. Loop 281, Gladewater at 1625 East Broadway and 700 N. Main, previously operating as City National Bank offices -- extend the number of full-service banks that Austin Bank now operates throughout the East Texas area to 28.

Jason Petersen, regional president of Austin Bank stated, "We are very pleased with how smoothly the transition has occurred and are delighted to be entering the Kilgore and Gladewater markets while strengthening our presence in Longview. Both consumer and commercial customers will now have advanced technology and an increased line of valuable products and services - plus even more convenient East Texas access with 28 Austin Bank locations."

Jeff Austin III, vice chairman of Austin Bank, continued, "The employees of both banks have worked hard to make this tran- sition a positive experience for customers and the response from our communities has been very positive. It is our goal to be the 'Bank of Choice' and build long-standing relationships."

Austin Bank, headquartered in Jacksonville, has approximately $1billion in assets with 28 offices in nine counties throughout East Texas. More information about Austin Bank can be found on the bank's web site at www.austinbank.com.