Posted by Hazel Halliburton
Apr 18, 2018
As a nonprofit organization located in nearly 1,800 communities throughout the world, the United Way’s focus has remained the same for more than 125 years: “creating community-based and community-led solutions that strengthen the cornerstones for a good quality of life, education, financial stability and health.” For 70 of those years, the United Way of Midland[…] Read more
Posted by Hazel Halliburton
Mar 13, 2018
In an age of convenience and abundance, it’s often hard to imagine going without food. However, in reality, there are 4,320,050 Texans that find themselves “food insecure,” according to FeedingAmerica.org. In the Texas Panhandle, one in seven struggle with food insecurity – including one in four children. This is why the High Plains Food Bank[…] Read more
Posted by Hazel Halliburton
Feb 14, 2018
As a result of World War II, the Early Learning Centers of Lubbock (ELC) opened its doors to the Lubbock community in 1943. Originally located in east Lubbock and called “Carver Heights” the nonprofit organization set out to help serve low-income families whose mothers were working in the war efforts. Now 75 years later, times[…] Read more
Posted by Hazel Halliburton
Jan 24, 2018
Although you may know them for their Thin Mints and Caramel deLites, the Marble Falls Girl Scouts have much more to offer their community than just satisfying a sweet tooth. In partnership with the nationwide Girl Scouts nonprofit organization, the Marble Falls Girl Scouts Troop is on a mission to “build girls of courage, confidence[…] Read more
Posted by FirstCapital Bank of Texas
Dec 20, 2017
As the holiday shopping season hits the home stretch, the American Bankers Association has identified seven habits that shoppers should embrace to minimize their holiday spending debt. “It’s incredibly easy to go overboard buying gifts for loved ones during the holidays, but spending within your means will help keep your holidays merry and your finances[…] Read more
Posted by FirstCapital Bank of Texas
Dec 20, 2017
For many people, it is important to take time during the holiday season to give to those who are in need. Giving to your favorite cause can be fulfilling, but it’s important to ensure that your gift reaches the intended source. Follow these tips to become a savvy charitable giver this holiday season: Give To an[…] Read more
Posted by Hazel Halliburton
Oct 18, 2017
As a community bank, giving back to the community is one of FirstCapital Bank’s top priorities. We believe that by investing in today’s communities, we can help builder stronger and brighter futures for generations to come. One way we do this is through partnering with other local businesses and organizations, such as the Junior Achievement[…] Read more
Posted by FirstCapital Bank of Texas
Oct 18, 2017
Cybercriminals are targeting small businesses with increasingly sophisticated attacks. Criminals use spoofed emails, malicious software spread through infected attachments and online social networks to obtain login credentials to businesses’ accounts, transfer funds from the accounts and steal private information, a fraud referred to as “corporate account takeover.” Combating account takeover is a shared responsibility between[…] Read more
Posted by FirstCapital Bank of Texas
Oct 18, 2017
According to a recent study, more than 15 million U.S. consumers were victims of identity theft in 2016, up from nearly 2.4 million victims in 2015. As identity theft continues to be a major threat, FirstCapital Bank of Texas is offering tips to help consumers proactively protect their information from identity thieves. In honor of[…] Read more
Posted by FirstCapital Bank of Texas
Oct 18, 2017
According to the Federal Reserve, more than two-thirds of the U.S. population owns a smartphone or internet-enabled device. As popularity among these devices continues to grow, FirstCapital Bank of Texas is highlighting 12 important steps that users can take to protect their devices from cyber threats. Customers use their smartphones for everything – whether it’s to[…] Read more