text: Leigh Taliaferro, M.D., values consistency. 
  
  The Abilene native started his practice 17 years ago 
  and has developed a ﬂourishing business as a 
  general surgeon. He estimates that 90 percent of 
  his practice is for abdominal surgery. With such a 
  busy practice, he ﬁnds comfort in having a reliable 
  banking partner. “I have almost every type of busi- 
  ness, trust and personal account with First National 
  Bank of Abilene,” says Dr. Taliaferro. 
  
  “First National is immersed in this city – everywhere 
  you go, they are involved with helping people with 
  their business. It’s because of the people who 
  work there – they are leaders … generous people 
  who make their mark on the bank and on the 
  community. While they may be the biggest bank 
  in town, they sure don’t act like it. It’s like bank- 
  ing with friends.” 
  
  Dr. Taliaferro has invested in First Financial 
  Bankshares for more than a decade. “My stock has 
  done nothing but go up in value. They are solid, 
  sound businesspeople. I sleep well at night know- 
  ing that my investments are in good hands.” 