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Fengate achieves financial close on the 160MW Prairie Switch Wind project near Houston, and notice to proceed with construction

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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HOUSTON, Jan. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fengate Asset Management is pleased to announce financial close and notice to proceed with construction of the 160-megawatt (“MW”) Prairie Switch Wind project located outside of Houston, Texas (the “Project”).

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  • HOUSTON, Jan. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fengate Asset Management is pleased to announce financial close and notice to proceed with construction of the 160-megawatt (“MW”) Prairie Switch Wind project located outside of Houston, Texas (the “Project”).
  • Fengate closed on construction and term financing with MUFG to fund the construction and operation of the Project, and tax equity financing with GE Energy Financial Services and Tyr Energy to monetize the production tax credits.
  • The Project will utilize 48 of GE Renewable Energy’s 3.4 MW wind turbines and will be constructed by Infrastructure & Energy Alternatives by the end of 2023.
  • As part of this transaction, Fengate and Meta Platforms, Inc. (“Meta”) signed a long-term power purchase agreement (“PPA”) for 100 percent of the Project’s production.

Fengate acquires 160MW Prairie Switch Wind project in Texas and signs PPA with Meta

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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The Prairie Switch Wind project will utilize 48 of GE Renewable Energy's 3.4 MW wind turbines and is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2023.

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  • The Prairie Switch Wind project will utilize 48 of GE Renewable Energy's 3.4 MW wind turbines and is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2023.
  • As part of this transaction, Fengate and Meta Platforms, Inc. ("Meta") signed a long-term power purchase agreement ("PPA") for 100 percent of the project's production.
  • "Fengate is pleased to partner with Meta and GE on this project to deliver clean and reliable energy."
  • "GE Renewable Energy is proud to provide our latest 3.4MW wind turbines for the Prairie Switch Wind project," said Vic Abate, Chief Executive Officer, GE Renewable Energy's Onshore Wind business.

First Financial Bankshares Announces Promotion of Luke Longhofer to EVP Chief Lending Officer

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Monday, January 31, 2022
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ABILENE, Texas, Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of First Financial Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIN) announced the promotion of Luke Longhofer to Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Officer.

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  • ABILENE, Texas, Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of First Financial Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIN) announced the promotion of Luke Longhofer to Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Officer.
  • Longhofer replaces Gary Gragg, who previously announced his retirement after 31 years, including the last 16 as Chief Lending Officer.
  • "Luke is well prepared to take on Gary's position as Chief Lending Officer since they have worked in tandem for the past 11 years.
  • As Chief Credit Officer, Longhofer has played an integral role in the credit oversight of bank acquisitions, most recently Bryan/College Station in 2020.

First Financial Bankshares Announces Appointment of Eli Jones to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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ABILENE, Texas, Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Board of Directors of First Financial Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIN) announced today the appointment of Eli Jones, Ph.D. to the company's Board of Directors.

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  • ABILENE, Texas, Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Board of Directors of First Financial Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIN) announced today the appointment of Eli Jones, Ph.D. to the company's Board of Directors.
  • Board of Directors and he currently serves on the Bryan/College Station Regional Board of First Financial Bank, N.A.
  • "Eli has served on our Bryan/College Station board for the last year and is a well-respected member of the academic and business community.
  • Among his professional associations, Jones serves on Invesco's Family of Funds Board of Directors, Trustee, and as director of the Insperity, Inc. (NYSE: NSP) Board of Directors.

Houston-based Briggs & Veselka joins Crowe

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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CHICAGO, Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowe LLP has signed an agreement to welcome personnel from Houston-based Briggs & Veselka , the third largest locally owned accounting firm in Texas.

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowe LLP has signed an agreement to welcome personnel from Houston-based Briggs & Veselka , the third largest locally owned accounting firm in Texas.
  • We're very excited to welcome the Briggs & Veselka team to the Crowe family."
  • As part of the transaction, Sheila Enriquez, CEO and managing partner at Briggs & Veselka, will join Crowe as a partner, Texas market leader and a member of the Crowe management committee.
  • Thirty-three partners from Briggs & Veselka will join Crowe as partners, and the Briggs & Veselka offices will become Crowe offices.

First Financial Bank Names David Bailey as Executive Vice President for Commercial Banking

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
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has promoted David Bailey to Executive Vice President for Commercial Banking, a newly created position within the bank.

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  • has promoted David Bailey to Executive Vice President for Commercial Banking, a newly created position within the bank.
  • In the new role, Bailey will lead the commercial banking line of business, working with each region to grow First Financial's commercial loan portfolio.
  • "I look forward to the opportunities this new position presents and am excited for the future of First Financial Bank.
  • Bailey has been with First Financial Bank for 18 years, starting his career as a teller while attending McMurry University in Abilene.

Chris Baughman Promoted To First Financial Bank Conroe Region President

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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has promoted Chris Baughman to President of the Conroe Region.

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  • has promoted Chris Baughman to President of the Conroe Region.
  • "Chris Baughman has been a wonderful asset to First Financial Bank for more than a decade and we look forward to his leadership in this well-deserved role," Dueser said.
  • Baughman is no stranger to First Financial Bank, having worked in the Conroe region the last 12 years as executive vice president.
  • A 39-year industry veteran, Baughman previously worked with Amegy Bank, First National Bank Texas, and American Bank Conroe, and was an examiner for the Texas Department of Banking.

First Financial Bank Served Nearly 100 Non-Profit Organizations In Sixth Annual Company-Wide Day Of Service

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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ABILENE, Texas, Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of First Financial Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIN), completed its sixth annual company-wide Day of Service on Columbus Day, October 11, 2021.

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  • ABILENE, Texas, Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of First Financial Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIN), completed its sixth annual company-wide Day of Service on Columbus Day, October 11, 2021.
  • First Financial partnered with nearly 100 local non-profit organizations across the state to provide assistance and perform service projects in each of the communities it serves.
  • With more than 1,000 employees from 78 statewide branches participating on the federal holiday, Day of Service initiatives took place in many communities across First Financial's footprint.
  • For more information about First Financial's Day of Service, please visit the Company's website at www.ffin.com/dayofservice , follow First Financial on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn, or reach out to team members at any First Financial Bank location.

Ameresco Partnership with City of El Campo, Texas Improves Water and Sewer Metering Infrastructure Citywide

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210915005044/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210915005044/en/
    City of El Campo, Texas partnership with leading cleantech integrator, Ameresco, Inc. improves water and sewer metering infrastructure citywide.
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    Ameresco replaced 4,805 water meters citywide, some of which were over 20 years old, and implemented a fixed-based Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system to allow for wireless reading of water meter data.
  • The wireless AMI system will allow for automation of the City of El Campos billing process and reduce subsequent burden to city staff.
  • The water and sewer metering infrastructure project advances the City of El Campos commitment to embracing and implementing smart city technologies.

First Financial Bank Elects Maggie M. Tuschinski as Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Officer

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Friday, August 20, 2021
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ABILENE, Texas, Aug. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Board of Directors of First Financial Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIN), have announced the election of Maggie M. Tuschinski as Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Officer.

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  • ABILENE, Texas, Aug. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Board of Directors of First Financial Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIN), have announced the election of Maggie M. Tuschinski as Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Officer.
  • The announcement was made by John Ruzicka, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of First Technology Services, Inc., (FTS), the technology subsidiary of First Financial Bank, N.A.
  • "Maggie will work collaboratively with each line of business to promote a consistent experience for our customers across all digital channels.
  • Tuschinski comes to First Financial with 20 years of experience working in financial services, including ten years with Fortune 500 company USAA and most recently Frost Bank, serving as Senior Vice President and Director of Digital Services.