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Texas Trust CU Opens New Branch at Fish Creek Preserve in Grand Prairie

Texas Trust Credit Union officially opened the doors of its newest branch at Fish Creek Preserve at South Carrier Parkway and I-20 in Grand Prairie.


In This Week's Leaguer

Cornerstone League is now accepting nominations for our highest awards: the Hall of Fame, Professional of the Year, and Small Credit Union Achiever of the Year. Get your nominations in before Feb. 11! We are excited to recognize your “best of the best.”


Nominations Now Open for Three Prestigious Cornerstone Awards

It’s that time of year when we get super excited about credit union people. Why? Because Cornerstone League is big on honoring the “best of the best” with our highest awards, and we are eager to know who among our members will be nominated this year.


Texas Gains Two More DEs from October CUDE Training

Forty-four credit union leaders from across the United States, including two Cornerstone League members from Texas, were designated as Credit Union Development Educators after completing the National Credit Union Foundation’s Credit Union Development Education (DE) training.


Have You Donated Yet? CU4Kids Celebrates 25 Years with Challenge

Did you know 2021 marks two outstanding milestones for Credit Unions for Kids? The 25th year anniversary of the CU4Kids program and (drumroll…) more than $150 million raised!


Time to Update Your Project ZIP Code Data

It’s time for credit unions to update their Project Zip Code software and upload their relevant member/constituent data. If you haven’t already done so, please make your updates by Jan. 14, 2022.


NCUA: Credit Unions See Continued Share and Deposit Growth in Third Quarter

According to the latest financial performance data released on Monday by the National Credit Union Administration, federally insured credit unions saw shares and deposits increase by $219.9 billion, or 14.4%, to $1.75 trillion over the year ending in the third quarter of 2021.


CO-OP Launches Industry-First Machine Learning Fraud Scoring Model Built for Credit Unions

CO-OP Financial Services has added a new tool to its expanding suite of COOPER-branded machine learning fraud detection and prevention solutions.


Houston Texas Fire Fighters FCU Board Announces New CEO

The Houston Texas Fire Fighters Federal Credit Union Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Pamela McIver as the credit union’s new chief executive officer. McIver replaces Steve Gilman, who is retiring in December after serving six years as president/CEO.


Education CU Donates $149K in Pocket Change Grants to Area Schools

For twelve years in a row, Education Credit Union has successfully awarded Pocket Change Grants to teachers in area schools.


Texas Trust CU Donates $10,000 to Toys for Tots

Celebrating a decade of giving to Toys for Tots via the Mansfield ISD annual toy drive, Texas Trust Credit Union donated $10,000 to this year’s campaign.


Greater Texas CU Gives $10,000 to Help the Homeless in Austin

As part of Greater Texas Credit Union’s dedication of its new headquarters, the credit union has donated $10,000 to Mobile Loaves & Fishes and the Austin chapter of the Salvation Army. Each charity will receive $5,000 to support their homeless programs.


In This Week’s Leaguer

Welcome to this week’s Leaguer where we are ramping up to year-end with great news from Cornerstone League and our member credit unions.


Cornerstone League Announces SVP of Strategic Development

Cornerstone League has named Amy Fuller as senior vice president of strategic development, effective Dec. 6, 2021.


Registration Now Open for IMPACT 2022: Cornerstone Annual Meeting and Council Forum

You have a choice every day to IMPACT the lives of others. When you invest in your professional growth, you can’t help but IMPACT your credit union, your credit union members, and the credit union movement.


CFPB Research Shows Banks’ Deep Dependence on Overdraft Fees

Banks continue to rely heavily on overdraft and non-sufficient funds (NSF) revenue, which reached an estimated $15.47 billion in 2019, according to research released yesterday by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.


Credit Union Demand for Analytics Strategy Skyrockets in 2021

In 2021, AdvantEdge Digital grew its analytics consulting client portfolio 55% year-over-year and currently services 43 credit union engagements.


True Sky Open Brings in $50,000 for CMN

The True Sky Open, presented by Fiserv, was held at the Lincoln Park Golf Course West in Oklahoma City and raised $50,000 for the Children’s Miracle Network.


Texas Trust Credit Union Honors School Teachers and Support Staff

Texas Trust Credit Union is honoring 38 school employees in nine North Texas school districts as Trusted Heroes.


Resource One CU Receives 2021 Best in DFW Award

The Dallas Morning News has recognized Resource One Credit Union with a 2021 Best in DFW People’s Choice award, an honor conferred upon local businesses that are nominated and voted on by the people residing in the North Texas area.

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