Rio Bank

06/02/2026

At Rio Bank, relationships are at the heart of everything we do!

In this Executive Insights feature, our very own Chief Revenue Officer, Josh Collins, discusses Rio Bank’s growth from the Rio Grande Valley into San Antonio, our commitment to community banking, and how we support local businesses through lending, financial education, and long-term partnerships.

Thank you to the San Antonio Business Journal for the opportunity to share our story.

Read the full article here: https://www.bizjournals.com/sanantonio/news/2026/05/18/executive-insights-rio-bank-josh-collins.html

05/28/2026

We were very happy to attend the 53rd Annual McAllen Mayor’s Prayer Luncheon!
We are grateful to conduct our work in a city that believes in providing a high quality life and helping our community grow!

04/24/2026

Please join us in congratulating Ford Sasser on his induction into the Texas Bankers Hall of Fame! 🎉

Ford served as Chairman of the Texas Bankers Association from 2022 to 2023 and sits on the advisory board of the Commercial Banking Program at Texas A&M. In addition, Sasser was appointed by the governor to serve as a public member on the board of directors of the State Bar of Texas. He has served on various boards across the state and in his community. In 2007, he and his wife, Abbie, also co-founded Can Achieve Maximum Potential (C.A.M.P.) University, a day habilitation program serving young adults with special needs in the Rio Grande Valley.

In 2025, Ford was inducted into the Rio Grande Valley Sports Hall of Fame for his many years as a football official at the high school and college levels.
 
The legacy of Ford Sasser runs deep, built on years of hard work, positive influence, and meaningful change.
Congratulations to Ford on this well-deserved honor and his meaningful impact in Texas banking and beyond! 💫

04/16/2026

We’re very excited to have the Leadership Empowerment Group facilitate our Rio Bank Leadership Academy in Central Texas!
Our goal is to identify and motivate emerging leaders within our workplace and help develop their potential for future growth.
Stay tuned for more!

04/15/2026

Be sure to visit us at our Dripping Springs location to buy your tickets for this year's Founders Day Festival!🎉
Thousands of people will gather in Dripping Springs' historic downtown district on April 24-26, 2026, for a festive celebration of heritage and pioneer spirit to celebrate the founding of Dripping Springs.
Sale of tickets will go all the way until Next Friday, April 24th, 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM or until we sell out!

Rio Bank
401 US 290
Dripping Springs, TX 78620

Thank you to our newest sponsor, Rio Bank! Rio Bank is your trusted financial partner and their mission is to help their community grow! They are committed to honesty, integrity, and quality service, and trust! Explore their comprehensive range of personal and business banking services designed to meet your needs at https://www.rio.bank/

We couldn't hold Founders Day Festival without all the wonderful sponsors! Go to https://www.foundersdayfestival.com to learn more!

03/31/2026

We are very proud to be part of such an incredible project!
Be sure to reach out to Brandon Purdy, SVP - Senior Relationship Manager, at our Huebner location in San Antonio for your next commercial project.
At Rio Bank, we’re here to help you achieve your goals.

03/25/2026

Join us for an Easter Egg Hunt this Friday at the offices of the Brownsville Affordable Homeownership Corporation!
We'll have giveaways for the first 40 attendees!
The egg hunt kicks off at 6:45 PM!
Don't miss out!
3401 Old Hwy 77, Brownsville, TX 78520
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

03/20/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Jacob Cavazos! 🎉

We are excited to announce that Jacob has recently been promoted to Assistant Vice President – Relationship Manager!

With four years at Rio Bank, Jacob has presented himself as a leader among his peers and as a leader in customer service. He approaches each situation with expert precision and care, while simultaneously making himself an available resource for our community.

💬 Jacob shares:
“My favorite thing about Rio Bank is the culture and the people I work with.”

🌟 Get to Know Jacob!
1️⃣ Enjoys playing golf
2️⃣ Former college football player
3️⃣ Banking is his passion as he enjoys helping his community grow

Jacob, we are grateful to have you at Rio Bank and we are excited to see what you achieve next! 👏

03/20/2026

We’ve had a great time at the Rio Grand Valley Livestock Show!
With this partnership, we are investing in the future of hardworking youth that want to make a difference in our communities one day.
That’s just what we do… at Rio Bank, we help our community grow!

03/18/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Samantha McKee on joining the Mortgage Department! 🏠

With over 10 years of banking experience, Samantha is stepping into a new role at Rio Bank as a Mortgage Loan Officer.

Samantha’s previous experience with the Rio Bank Private Banking team further allows her the empowerment to provide her clients with top notch service the Rio Bank way.

🌟 Get to know Samantha!
While banking and her community keep her busy, Samantha is also a mother to a blended family of 6, as well as a business owner with her husband. She says, “Entrepreneurship, isn’t for the faint of heart. As such, I bring relatability to the clients I serve by understanding their drive, ambition, and success.”

We are very thankful for Samantha’s continued hard work and dedication to serving our community and the customers of Rio Bank!