The First State Bank

05/19/2026

We will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

Thank you to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom!

04/29/2026

We’re excited to share an important new chapter for The First State Bank Columbus, TX!

As we join the Bastrop Bancshares family, we look forward to building on the strong relationships and service our customers and communities have come to expect. This next step allows us to expand our resources, enhance our capabilities, and continue delivering the personalized banking experience that matters most.

We are grateful for the warm welcome and excited about the opportunities ahead as we continue serving our customers and supporting the growth of our communities across Central Texas.

Read the full article: https://www.fnbbastrop.bank/fnb-impact

04/08/2026

The First State Bank is proud to have donated a small area of land with a gazebo to the city, to support future public amenities.

This contribution reflects the Bank’s ongoing commitment to supporting and enhancing the local community!

03/30/2026

We will close at noon on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Happy Easter from The First State Bank! 🐣💐

02/12/2026

‼️ Romance Scams ‼️

The Federal Trade Commission received nearly 61,000 reports of romance scams in 2024, with total consumer losses exceeding $1.2 billion.

This number only reflects what has been reported. Many scams go unreported, which means the real impact is likely even greater.

Protect yourselves and your loved ones. Please share this message with your family and friends to help spread awareness and keep our community safe.

📞 If you receive something suspicious or your gut tells you something is off, contact the bank. We are here to help you!

02/10/2026

We will be closed Monday, February 16th, in observance of Presidents Day.

01/28/2026

Identity Theft Awareness Week
January 26-30, 2026

Learn about how credit freezes and fraud alerts can help protect you from identity theft by making it harder for scammers to open new credit accounts under your name.

This article will give you information on which websites to use and how they work.

Credit freezes and fraud alerts can help protect you from identity theft. They can also help stop someone who stole your identity from continuing to misuse it. Credit freezes and fraud alerts work in different ways. Learn the differences, how to place a freeze or alert, and how long they last. Your....

01/27/2026

Identity theft can happen to anyone. Follow our posts this week to learn about how to avoid identity theft, recognize scams, and how to recover if it happens.

Today is about learning what identity theft is, how to know if someone stole your identity, and how to protect yourself from identity theft in the future.

https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-know-about-identity-theft

01/26/2026

We will have adjusted hours on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

01/26/2026

For the safety of our customers and employees, we will open with adjusted hours tomorrow, January 26, 2026.