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Banks Never Ask That

• Abra Roberts
• Oct 6, 2023

#BanksNeverAskThat

Everyday, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank. In honor of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the American Bankers Association ...

First State Bank Breaks Ground on Banking Center in Forney

• Abra Roberts
• Aug 7, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 7, 2023First State Bank Breaks Ground on Banking Center in Forney First State Bank, a community bank headquartered in Athens, Texas, broke ground on a new full-service banking ...

For Your Information- Point of Sale Transactions

• Abra Roberts
• Jul 13, 2023

  Learn more about Manage My Cards by viewing this brief demonstration video.  

FDIC Tips for teens, young adults, newlyweds and parents are a click away!

• Abra Roberts
• May 3, 2023

 FDIC tips for teens, young adults, newlyweds and parents are a click away.  We hope you'll find this information useful. Newlyweds - Saying "I Do" to Sharing Finances Teens - Smart Money ...

A Word from Management

• Abra Roberts
• Mar 21, 2023

 First State Bank, founded in Henderson County in 1935, is deeply rooted in East Texas and is a leader in community banking. Through the years, in both good economic times ...