AUSTIN BANK WELCOMES NEW VICE PRESIDENT, COMMUNITY LENDER JOHN MEBANE

November, 2006

John Mebane has joined Austin Bank as Vice President and community Lender in the Grand Saline office. Mebane comes to Austin Bank with over 21 years of banking experience in
management, agricultural and commercial real estate lending. He is the former Vice President for AgriLand, FCA in Henderson and Van Zandt Counties.

“We are fortunate to have someone of John’s experience and knowledge on the Austin Bank team,” said Mr. Austin. “John is a dedicated bank employee ready to pursue the Austin Bank
mission of serving the financial needs of our community.”

Mebane is a graduate of Sulphur Springs High School and East Texas State University with a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Science. A long-time resident of Canton, John and his wife,
Sally, have three children and one grandchild.

Mebane is a member of the Van Zandt County Beef and Forage Committee, the Canton Youth Recreational Association and the Van Zandt County Fair.

We invite you to come by the Grand Saline office and meet John. He will be happy to help you with your loan and deposit needs.

Austin Bank is a community bank with an excess of $770 million in assets. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Texas, Austin Bank serves the needs of East Texas families and businesses at 21 locations in nine counties.

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