The Texas Historic Tree Coalition is occasionally called upon to respond to tree-related news stories. In addition, we occasionally call upon the press to cover events related to historic trees, trees being threatened by man (See ‘Tree Advocacy Workbook’) or natural causes, interesting tree facts, and educational opportunities about trees and the many benefits they provide. Then, there are also articles published that we think our members and visitors to the website will be interested in reading. We have captured some of those articles and made them available here.
Property owner says he followed the city’s rules, while neighbors insist he’s “ruined” the land. By Robert Wilonsky, Columnist Aug 12, 2026 “They’ve taken the bluff out of Bluffview.” I’ve heard that phrase a lot in recent days. At a press conference in a church. At a plan commission meeting at City Hall. In the homes …Read More
Published April 25, 2025, by ADAM HAMMONS PREMONT, Texas — Not all clones are science fiction. In a last second change to a highway project, TxDOT listened to the community to save a branch of Texas history. Whether it’s the downtown of a big city or a zero-stoplight town, TxDOT works hard to listen and …Read More
The Texas Historic Tree Coalition is excited to announce that we are now on Instagram! You can follow us at @texashistorictreecoalition for more frequent updates, event announcements, and stories celebrating the historic and heritage trees that define our communities. Our Instagram page will feature our most recent topics. This platform will allow us to share …Read More
Please Join Us! For Directions, Left Click Anywhere on the Invitation Below Left click anywhere on the invitation below for directions via Google Maps to the Lone Oak (a.k.a. Huff Family) Cemetery in Luling, Texas. Enter your address as the starting location and join us as we welcome another historic tree to our registry. …Read More
by: Ashley Waters, Posted: Jul 28, 2025 / 10:11 PM CDT HOLLIDAY (KFDX/KJTL) — A recent Facebook post about the historic Indian Marker tree has gained considerable traction from residents. The Pecan tree was claimed by the Comanche Nation in 2017, but attention was renewed after a Facebook post by “All Things Texas.” The Indian marker tree …Read More
Published April 22, 2025, by DREW SHAW Departing council member Gyna Bivens wouldn’t mind if Fort Worth had the strongest tree protections in the state. She’s spent seven years advocating for tighter forestry preservation rules — work she saw come to fruition at City Council’s April 22 meeting. The council approved new restrictions for developers …Read More
Locating, documenting and celebrating Comanche Marker Trees in Texas THE TREES CAN KEEP GOOD SECRETS. BUT THEY CAN ALSO SHOW US THE WAY. The enormous tree reveals itself, its crescent moon-shaped trunk bowing down to the ground. Located at a convergence of two distinct hiking trails in Big Bend National Park, the tree arcs from …Read More
News | Houston & Texas Beryl takes down one of Houston’s historic ‘Three Sisters of Montrose’ trees The 160-year-old trees lining Montrose Boulevard at the entrance of the historic Magnolia Cemetery sparked controversy when the boulevard redo project proposed their removal. By Janet Miranda, Trending News ReporterJuly 10, 2024 Houston’s Montrose neighborhood lost one of …Read More
by Cecilia Lenzen, Fort Worth ReportJune 25, 2024 Fort Worth City Council member Gyna Bivens believes the city needs to “do right by its trees.” A self-proclaimed tree hugger, she has been outspoken about preserving Fort Worth’s existing trees and penalizing developers that illegally clear trees for development projects. Bivens encouraged the rest of council …Read More
By Jhair Romero / Staff writer Three iconic Post Oaks in Houston’s Montrose neighborhood estimated to be 160 years old were honored by the Texas Historic Tree Coalition during a ceremony Sunday afternoon and designated as historic landmarks by the organization. The trees, referred to by the coalition as the “Three Sisters of Montrose,” line Montrose …Read More