On November 2, 2009, Sterling Bancshares, Inc. issued a press release updating its results for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is hereby incorporated herein by reference.

(d) Exhibits. The following materials are furnished as exhibits to this Current Report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit
Number           Description of Exhibit

 99.1     Press Release dated November 2, 2009.

As provided in General Instruction B.2 to Form 8-K, the information furnished in Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 hereto shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of
Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, except as shall be expressly provided by specific reference in such filing.