Southside Bank Opens First Standalone Branch in The Woodlands Area, Expanding Greater Houston Presence

Southside Bank (the “Bank” or “Southside”) announced the opening of its new full-service branch in The Woodlands, marking the Bank’s first standalone retail location in the Greater Houston area and a significant milestone in its continued expansion across the Houston market. The new branch, located at 1410 Research Forest Dr., The Woodlands, Texas, 77381, opened its doors to customers on March 25, 2026.

The new location deepens Southside’s growing footprint in one of Texas’ most dynamic economic regions and reflects the Bank’s long-term commitment to serving Houston-area businesses, families, and individuals. The new branch transitions the Bank’s existing commercial loan production operations in The Woodlands from a leased facility into a permanent, full-service location designed to conveniently and seamlessly support customers and meet their banking needs. Southside also maintains a presence in the Houston market through its Loan Production Office (LPO) located on Post Oak Blvd. in Houston. 

“This new branch represents a natural evolution of our strategy in the Houston market,” said Curtis Burchard, Chief Lending Officer for the Bank. “We have built strong relationships here over time, and establishing a standalone branch allows us to better serve our commercial clients, provide consumers access to the full breadth of Southside’s offerings, and create a strong foundation for continued expansion in the Greater Houston area.”

The Woodlands branch will offer a full suite of banking services, including commercial and consumer banking products, and relationship-driven lending solutions. The location is designed to provide convenient access and personalized service for both business and retail customers.

Amos McDonald, Houston Market President, emphasized the importance of the investment. “Opening this branch demonstrates our confidence in the strength of the Greater Houston economy and our commitment to being a long-term banking partner for local businesses, professionals, and families,” McDonald said.

Founded in Texas and headquartered in Tyler, the Bank has served Texas businesses, families, and individuals for more than 65 years, offering a broad range of financial services with a focus on relationship banking and local decision-making.

About Southside Bank

Southside Bank is headquartered in Tyler, Texas, with approximately $8.51 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025. Southside currently operates 55 branches and a network of 72 ATMs/ITMs throughout East Texas, Southeast Texas, and the greater Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, and Houston areas. Serving customers since 1960, Southside is a community-focused financial institution that offers a full range of financial products and services to individuals and businesses.