TEXAS BAY INSIDER Spring 2022
Introducing Texas Bay Perks Do you ever find yourself sighing at your list of groceries needed for the day? Or for the round of birthday presents to buy for the year? If only there were a way to save money and earn rewards while you shop, a way for your mind to be at ease… Well, that’s what banking feels like when you have Texas Bay Perks! Texas Bay Perks gives you a world of opportunities to save, and you can watch your rewards grow with every debit card swipe! It’s a WIN-WIN! With Texas Bay Perks you get: Fuel Discounts Every 15 swipes of your debit card earn you 10¢/gal on up to 20 gallons of gas at Shell gas stations. Enjoy spending more, knowing you’re saving on future purchases. Local Savings Get local deals and discounts from national retailers on a variety of items, including dining, travel, merchandise, and more. ID Theft Aid Protect your identity and monitor your credit score with identity restoration, credit monitoring, and more. Roadside Assistance Get covered up to $80 in service charges for free with 24/7 assistance.
Health Savings Save on prescriptions, eye exams, frames, and more at participating providers. Cell Phone Protection Receive up to $800 per claim if your cell phone is broken or stolen. Travel Accidental Death Coverage Have peace of mind while traveling with $10,000 of coverage. Buyer’s Protection and Extended Warranty Protect your items for up to $2,500 in case of theft or breakage. So how do you get Texas Bay Perks? With two NEW checking accounts! Perks Checking & Premium Perks Checking
Trivia Corner
Perks and Premium Perks checking have you prepared for a pleasant and FUN way to shop. Both keep you excited and perk-y about your shopping sprees.
1. Which famous singer co-produced The Princess Diaries? A. Dolly Parton B. Mariah Carey C. Whitney Houston D. Alicia Keys
Get your Perks Checking or Premium Perks Checking today to earn and save. Don’t miss out on all the perk-y rewards waiting for you. Take advantage of being a Texas Bay member and visit our website to open your new perks checking account today.
2. Which actress has the longest TV career spanning over 80 years? A. Angela Lansbury B. Betty White C. Cloris Leachman D. Jane Fonda Are you a trivia genius? Check your answers on the back cover!
Knockout the Mortgage Competition Looking for your dream home, but the housing market has you frowning? We know how difficult and draining it can be to find your dream home. Which is why Texas Bay’s mortgage team has a solution for your worries. Become a Texas Bay Knockout Buyer and let us arm you with a pre-approval that comes with a 60-day rate lock to knock your competition out! Our experienced Mortgage Team loves helping our members find their dream home and get a head start on buying it. From the beginning of the application process to getting the key to your new house, our Mortgage team is here to help you and guide you through it all with ease.
home buyer or looking to refinance your mortgage, our team is ready to help answer your toughest questions and get you on the track to getting the most out of your dream home! But, wait... There’s more! In addition to the many perks of working with our experienced team, you also get a realty service team ready to help you find your dream home, access to first-time buyer seminars to get you prepared for the home buying process, and insurance for your home with Texas Bay in your corner! Start your dream house hunt right with Texas Bay by your side! Check out our team and schedule an appointment with us today!
With lots of options to choose from, our team helps find the loan that best fits your needs. Whether you’re a new
Attention Astros Fans! Make the 2022 baseball season one you’ll never forget! As the official credit union of the Houston Astros, we’re proud to say that one lucky member will win the Astros VIP Experience and get to be both in the stands and on the field at Minute Maid Park.
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Get discounted tickets to the May 21st Astros v Rangers game. & Stay tuned on our social media pages June 2nd for an exclusive
One lucky winner will: Throw out the first pitch at the July 2nd Astros vs. Angels game Get four tickets to the July 2nd Astros vs Angels game Ready for your chance to win? It’s simple! Open a credit card or get a personal loan with Texas Bay. But don’t wait. You only have until May 31st to enter*. Take the next step in your financial journey and enter today! 1 * Visit website for full details
Wondering what you need to know about the 2022 housing market? We’ve got you covered. Our Vice President of Strategic Growth and Development sat down with the Houston Chronicle to let you know what you need to compete for your dream home. Read the full story >
2022 Scholarship Winners We are proud to congratulate our 2022 Texas Bay Scholarship winners, Fabiola Gonzalez, Barrett Swope, and Maryella Diaz. The competition was fierce, with a record-breaking number of entries this year. However, our winners stood out from the crowd due to their hard work, dedication to their community, and ambition inside and outside the classroom.
Fabiola Gonzalez
Barrett Swope
Maryella Diaz
Each student will receive $2,500 towards their college or trade school tuition. We are happy to be able to serve our community in this way, and we’re excited to see our winners reach their academic dreams. Are you or someone you know graduating high school in 2023? Stay tuned! Our 2023 scholarship application will become available in December.
Employee of the Quarter
Best of the Best Your favorite Credit Union has been nominated for Houston Chronicle’s Best of the Best! Cast your votes starting May 17th! Texas Bay Credit Union has made the TOP 5 in SEVEN categories, listed below. Be sure to cast your votes to help your Texas Bay Family take the title for Houston’s Best of the Best! Cast your vote > Credit Union Bank Regional Bank Mortgage Lender Insurance Agent Financial Advisor Financial Planning/Investment Services
Congratulations to Nicholas Pacifico on being selected as Employee of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2022. In a little over a year, Nicholas has made his mark as a member of our Call Center. Thank you, Nicholas, for your dedication, eagerness to learn, ability to problem solve, excellent work ethic, and going above and beyond for our members. 2
Thank You For 86 Years Houston has seen a lot in the past 86 years. We, as Houstonians, have lived through plenty of highs and our fair share of lows. We’ve seen record-setting industry expansion, ground-breaking discoveries in all fields, and have won beloved championships. We’ve weathered storms and overcome tragedies and have always joined together as a city in times of need. Through the ups and downs, Texas Bay has always stood with Houston. Looking back at our 86 years, we are humbled by our start in the Sinclair Refinery and proud to emerge as Houston’s #1 fivestar credit union. Thank you to our members for helping us grow and trusting us to be your financial partner as we continue to strive to offer unparalleled financial services to our city.
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Important Dates Texas Bay’s 86th Anniversary Thursday, May 12th
Texas Bay at the Astros Saturday, May 21st
Closed for Memorial Day Monday, May 30th
Closed for Junteenth Monday, June 20th
Texas Bay at the Astros Saturday, July 2nd
Celebrating Employee Anniversaries When I started to work here many moons ago I never thought I would make a career of it, but being here has shown me how to challenge myself to think outside of the box and represent our true passion for our members. Texas Bay means family; we spend so much time together as a team, you can’t help but become one big family. Texas Bay invests in your success as much as you do. I’m so blessed to work here and can’t believe that this June will make 15 years! - Myriam A., Richmond Branch Ten years has gone by so fast! Texas Bay definitely took me by surprise and I am sure I took this wonderful place by surprise as well. To say I love my job is an understatement, it’s more of a life style for me. Live it, love it, believe in it and Texas Bay will surely believe in you! - Ruby L., Asset Recovery
Closed for Independence Day Monday, July 4th
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Texas Bay to me means family, dedication to help others, and ways to grow and learn new things each day. - Yovanna O., Insurance Insured by NCUA 3 Trivia Answers: C. Whitney Houston B. Betty White