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Texas Trust Credit Union Receives Readers’ Choice Awards

Financial consumers in Arlington and Mansfield, Texas, have voted Texas Trust Credit Union as best credit union in the “Arlington Today” and “Living Magazine” Readers’ Choice awards.


UFCU Announces Scholarship Partnership with Texas State University Athletics

UFCU, Austin’s largest locally owned financial institution, continues its commitment to higher education with the announcement of a scholarship partnership with Texas State University Athletics.


Peters Named VP of Member Experience for Diamond Lakes FCU

Rachel Peters has been named the new vice president of member experience for Diamond Lakes Federal Credit Union headquartered in Malvern, Ark. She will lead all aspects of enhancing member experience.


Resource One CU’s Jennifer Grinder Graduates from SCMS

Resource One Credit Union, serving Dallas and Harris counties, announced that Jennifer Grinder, chief retail officer, graduated from Southwest CUNA Management School Class of 2020 (which was delayed until 2021 due to the pandemic).


In This Week’s Leaguer

Big news in credit unions this week as we give you the 411 on exciting new podcasts, vaccine mandates, legacy makers, disaster aid, employee minimum wages, and more.


Cornerstone League Launches Podcast to Explore Credit Union News, Resources, and Trends

Cornerstone League has launched the Cornerstone League Podcast, which is now available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.


The Vaccine Mandates: What They Mean for Your Credit Union

President Joe Biden issued a COVID-19 Action Plan, “Path out of the Pandemic,” which includes an effort to reduce the number of unvaccinated Americans by using regulatory powers and other actions to increase vaccination numbers.


Leave a Legacy: Small Credit Union Leaders, Big Impact

Welcome to our fourth installment of Leave a Legacy, the initiative that shines a grateful spotlight on some of our movement’s most successful leaders.


Your Foundation Helps CU Staff and Volunteers When Disaster Strikes

Your Cornerstone Foundation is ready to help credit union staff and volunteers when disasters strike, including severe storms and tornadoes.


RBFCU Raises Starting Pay to $18 Per Hour

Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union announced Monday it has raised its starting pay to $18 per hour, joining the ranks of credit unions, banks, and other businesses that have decided to increase their starting pay above minimums required by law.


How Are Credit Unions Responding to the COVID-19 Delta Variant?

Recently, CreditUnions.com interviewed credit union executives about how they are responding to the COVID-19 Delta variant, which is more virulent than earlier strains. As the virus has surged again, credit unions are refining what they’ve learned to respond to changes the new variant has caused.


Shell FCU Named Deer Park Chamber’s 2020 Large Business of the Year

The Deer Park Chamber of Commerce recognized Shell Federal Credit Union as the 2020 Large Business of the Year at the Chamber’s Annual Bucks and Beauties Banquet on July 29, 2021. Each year, businesses are nominated for the award based on community leadership, acts of service, and contribution to the Deer Park community.


Texas Trust CU Donates $20,000 to American Cancer Society

Employees of Texas Trust Credit Union in Arlington, Texas, held a Relay for Life walk at the company headquarters and raised more than $20,000 for the American Cancer Society.


Education First FCU Sponsors New Cardinal NEST at Guess Elementary

Education First Federal Credit Union in Beaumont, Texas, has gifted Lamar University with $15,000 for the construction of a Cardinal NEST at Beaumont Independent School District’s Guess Elementary School.


In This Week’s Leaguer

Check out the great articles in this week’s Leaguer where we highlight the latest on crypto, auto financing, member business lending caps, CDLRF grants, and people stepping up and getting noticed. It’s all here for you.


Cryptocurrency’s ‘Access’ Issue and How CUs Can Help

Cryptocurrency has captivated our attention here at Cornerstone, and that of many of our members as well.


Many Auto Dealers in Texas Refuse to Accept Outside Financing

Car loans are one of the primary business lines for credit unions in Texas.


House Bill Would Lift Loan Term Limits

Credit Union National Association on Tuesday urged passage of a bipartisan bill filed in the House which once again attempts to raise loan term limits and exclude more loans from the member business lending cap.


NCUA Awards Grants to Assist Low-Income Credit Unions

The National Credit Union Administration awarded $1.5 million in Community Development Revolving Loan Fund grants to help 105 low-income credit unions expand outreach to underserved communities and improve digital services and security.


Fort Worth City CU Merges with All Saints Catholic FCU

All Saints Catholic Federal Credit Union has merged into Fort Worth City Credit Union, effective Sept. 1, 2021.

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