Inside Cornerstone

Amanda LaBarge has been promoted to assistant vice president of operational support at FivePoint Credit Union.

Historic winter storms ravaged the nation this week, causing widespread power outages and dangerous driving conditions. Credit unions across the Cornerstone region have been forced to shut down due to safety concerns as power restoration efforts are underway.

This week has tested the resilience of credit unions across the Cornerstone region. This week’s historic winter storm has caused credit unions to employ resilience and innovation, relying on crisis management muscle memory and reflexes learned through the coronavirus pandemic.

Texas Trust Credit Union will soon have a new branch at South Carrier Parkway and I-20 in Grand Prairie, an area that is seeing significant expansion of retail and restaurant development. The credit union broke ground recently on a new 4,280-square-foot building.

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