Kerr County officials, first responders, and other community leaders and a large group representing Lone Star Santas gathered Saturday afternoon in Flat Rock Park on the Guadalupe River to dedicate ...

A native to central Texas, the Texas red oak has brilliant fall color. Through the rest of the year, its leaves provide excellent shade in parks. This oak is listed as Endangered in Illinois.

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas is home to a diverse range of oak species, and each has unique characteristics. They provide an environmental benefit, making them “super trees.” This is because they do a good ...

If this tree is growing in alkaline soil, it may not be a true Shumard or Texas red oak, but indeed, some other type of similar oak, most likely pin oak (Quercus palustris). Pin oaks are commonly ...

If you need more shade to improve your landscape, now is a good time to plant shade trees. The obvious motivation to plant shade trees is to reduce the hot sun that makes summer activities unpleasant ...