COMPANY NEWS ARCHIVES PRINT AND ONLINE MEDIA
NATIONAL MEDIA
Accounting Today
• 2012 – December 19, Danielle Lee writes about PwC's being part of the Dallas Maverick's and Arborilogical Service's "Trees for Threes" on-going program.
ArborTIMES
• 2024 – July 1, Jenny Cohen interviews Steve Houser as she reports on how air excavators come to the rescue to loosen compact soil and safeguard the health of trees in her article "Saving Time and Root Systems".
Associated Press
• 2011 – October 15, Jamie Stengle writes about the drought and how trees were affected. The article ran in over 50 markets around the nation.
ESPN
• 2010 - May 22, Troy Phillips writes about defending champion Miguel Pastenes competing for his fifth Texas Tree Climbing Championship.
HeadTopics.com
• 2023 - October 27, HeadTopics.com featured a WFAA report in print about the loss of the historic Plano Bob Woodruff Park Quadricentennial Bur Oak, Plano mourns the loss of the oldest and largest tree in North Texas.
NatureWorldNews.com
• 2023 - October 30, NatureWorldNews.com reporter Rich Co reported on the loss of the Plano Quadricentennial, Rainstorm Uproots Beloved 400-Year-Old Bur Oak in Plano, Texas.
Rain Bird on YouTube.com
• 2023 – May 24, Elliott Bambrough travels to Plano and visits the oldest living citizen in North Texas, the Quincentennial Bur Oak. Our owner, Steve Houser introduces them.
RoseanneWorld
• 2017 – December 1, The RoseanneWorld website blog for Roseanne Barr posts a link for the book Comanche Marker Trees of Texas.
Southern Living Magazine
• 2004 – October, Edwin Marty interviews Bill Seaman in an article entitled "Fall Color Along the Driveway."
• 2000 – November, Liz Druitt interviews Bill Seaman in an article entitled "Investing In Silver: These Silver Plants Require Little Maintenance to Add Their Coolness to a Texas Day and Their Magic to the Moonlight."
Total Landscape Care
• 2016 – January 5, Jill Odom writes about the Dallas Mavericks "Trees for Threes" tree planting program and how the idea spread to other NBA teams – “Trees for Threes Benefits From NBA's Hottest Hands.”
Tree Services Magazine
• 2009 – January 1, Patrick White writes about the award from President George Bush for 5,000 hours of volunteer service provided to Steve Houser – “Texas Arborist Honored for Dedication to Volunteerism.”
STATEWIDE MEDIA
Austin Statesman
• 2011 – October 3, Roy Appleton writes about a new State Champion Willow found in Dallas. The article was originally printed in the Dallas Morning News.
In the Shade: Newsletter of the ISA Texas Chapter
• 2020– August, ISA Texas Chapter looks back on the Texas Tree Climbing Championship through the years.
• 2020– August, Sarah Sours was featured in the "Member Spotlight" article for their August edition. In the article, Misti Perez interviewed Sarah about her ISA membership and her career in arboriculture.
• 2020– August, ISA Texas Chapter featured a picture of The Houser Cup on their newsletter's cover.
• 2019– June, Our owner, Steve Houser writes about the Neighborhood Forest Overlay passed in an updated tree and landscape ordinance in Dallas in early 2018. It is the first of its kind in the nation.
• 2019 - February, Dr. Greg Church wrote an article featured in this statewide newsletter about the challenges American landscapes face in regards to long-term sustainability.
• 2018 – June, Jim Dossett writes about the 36th Annual Texas Tree Climbing Competition in Waxahachie. Miguel Pastenes took home the top honors, and also mentioned were Chris Brewer, Kirbie Houser, and Kevin Bassett for their amazing volunteer contributions to the success of the event.
• 2013 – July, Kevin Bassett writes about the 2013 Texas Tree Climbing Championship volunteers and Kirbie Houser being awarded the 2013 Outstanding Volunteer Medal.
Neil Sperry
• 2023 – October 4, Neil Sperry writes about Steve Houser and the respect he has for him as a person and an arborist.
LOCAL AND REGIONAL MEDIA
Advocate Magazine
• 2018 – July 23, Will Mattox writes about trees in the Casa Linda Plaza that may be removed in the future – “Developer and Neighbors Meet to Discuss Trees, but Their Fate is Unclear.”
The City of Plano
• 2023 – October 27, The day after the loss of the Quadricentennial Bur Oak in Bob Woodruff Park, the City of Plano published a YouTube video – “Plano's Quadricentennial Bur Oak Has Fallen.”
The Commerce Journal
• 1994 – September 21, staff report in Commerce, Texas about pruning the state champion Bois d'Arc – “ Bois d'Arc Anthem.”
Culture Map Dallas
• 2016 – January 17, Teresa Gubbins writes about the dollar value of trees.
D Magazine
• 2010 – September, Harry Hunsicker writes about using laser sensing technology to survey Dallas trees and forests.
• 2005 – September, Bill Seaman writes about trees are blacklisted by experts, but for many of us, they inspire passionate discourse.
Dallas Morning News – Photos
• 2018 – May 2, Dallas Morning News ran a photo of Consulting Arborist, Steve Houser and his sister Christie Kennedy, in the metro section taken during EarthX 2018 at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas. Steve often dresses as a tree for Earth Day as a way to educate others about the many benefits of trees and the need for proper care. The photo was taken by Rex Curry, Staff Photographer.
• 2016/2017 “Photographs of the Year” (see main article photo at top of page) for 2016/2017 included a photo of Crew Foreman Miguel Pastenas climbing a large tree for a previous Dallas Morning News article regarding his win to become the North American Tree Climbing Champion and his unprecedented win as a Nine-time Texas Tree Climbing Champion. The photo was taken by Andy Jacobsohn.
Dallas Morning News Staff and Free Lance Writers
• 2023 - October 27, Susan McFarland reported on the loss of the historic Plano Bob Woodruff Park Quadricentennial Bur Oak that failed in the storms the day before and interviews our owner, Steve Houser, Historic Oak, estimated at least 400 years old, topples with storms.
• 2021 - February 8, Steve Houser writes an opinion editorial to follow-up to previous articles, Dallas Must Dig Deep To Protect Its Forests.
• 2021 - January 14, David Tarrant interviewed Steve Houser about the dreaded beetle, the Emerald Ash Borer, that has been found in North Texas.
• 2019 - July 31, Jesus Jimenez interviewed a Lancaster man nearly crushed by a falling tree at White Rock-area park. Our owner, Steve explains how every tree can fail given the right circumstances.
• 2016 – March 11, Nanette Light writes about Miguel Pastenes winning the North American Tree Climbing Championship in September and being an eight-time State Champion tree climber. The article also mentions the second place State Champion, Vicente Pena, another company foreman – “'It's My Home up There': Top-Ranked Plano Tree Climber Ascends to World Championship.”
• 2015 – December 9, Michael E. Young writes about the fall color of trees – “Cold Nights, Warm Days Brighten Dallas’ Fall Foliage.”
• 2015 – March 4, Elizabeth Findell writes about Oncor tree-trimming – “Electric Company to Amp up Tree-Trimming in Dallas.”
• 2014 – May 10, Jeff Mosier and Christine Rosales write about the recent storm damage “Dallas – Area Trees Took a Beating in Powerful Storms.”
• 2013 – December 6, David Flick and Tristan Hallman write about the ice storm that occurred – “In Fridays Storm, the More Glorious the Foliage, the More Vulnerable the Tree.”
• 2013 – November 13, Roy Appleton writes about trees marked around White Rock Lake, possibly for future removal – “Marked Trees Near White Rock a Whodunit.”
• 2013 – November 13, Thomas Korosec writes about tree values – “If a Tree Falls in the City, Does It Affect Home Value?”
• 2013 – March 8, Matt Peterson and Kian Hervy write about the Dallas Mavericks “Trees for Threes” project to plant a tree in Dallas schools or parks for every three-pointer scored – “Volunteers Plant ‘Trees for Threes’ at Pleasant Grove School for Mavericks Sponsored Beautification Program.”
• 2012 – November 29, Katie Fairbank writes a follow-up article to the one above and mentions that our company pruned two trees and fertilized one in need – “American Elm Gets Promised Pruning As Does Second Backyard Tree”.
• 2012 – November 2, Katie Fairbank writes about a disabled veteran on a limited budget in a dispute with a neighbor and Consulting Arborist, Steve Houser, offers pro bono help – “As Branches Dropped, Friction Rose.”
• 2012 – March 30, James Ragland writes about the recent drought and the article was published in other markets around the nation, such as the Portland Press Herald and the San Francisco Chronicle – “Last Year`s Drought, Record Heat Taking Toll on Texas Trees.”
• 2012 – March 23, Meghan Sikkel writes about the second year of Arborilogical Services partnering with the Mavs, but moving forward the trees will be planted at Dallas area public schools – “Volunteers Plant Trees at Dallas School for Dallas Mavericks' 'Trees for Threes' Initiative.”
• 2012 – January 25, Roy Appleton writes a follow-up article on the school noting that Steve Houser provided a great solution to save most all the trees and the case was delayed – “City Council Postpones Vote on Rezoning Proposal for East Dallas School.”
• 2012 – January 24, Roy Appleton writes about the public battle over a requested zoning change for a Dallas School (O. M. Roberts) that would affect 34 large trees – “City Council to Consider Contentious Zoning Request for East Dallas School.”
• 2011 – November 18, Sue Watkins writes about a State Champion Red Oak in a Garland cemetery that was lost (unfortunately) – “Large Oaks Demise Draws Grief From Local Officials.”
• 2011 – September 25, Roy Appleton writes about a Black Willow found on White Rock Lake which was measured and confirmed by Steve Houser – “Big Tree a Big Deal for Dallas Woman and State Registry.”
• 2011 – April 7, Roy Appleton writes about efforts to inventory the Dallas urban forest using a cutting edge technology. Our company donated over $14,000.00 and raised over $100,000 for the effort – “Researchers Delve into Details of Dallas Urban Forest.”
• 2011 – March 22, Roy Appleton writes about this year’s Dallas Mavericks tree planting which included a third partner, Pricewaterhouse Coopers. The program was expanded to over 300 trees a year and was given a name by Steve Houser of Trees for Threes – “Tree Project Will Add New, Needed Growth to Oak Cliff's Lake Cliff Park.”
• 2010 – July 12, Michael E. Young writes a follow up to the article above about the lack of support for the Oncor agreement – “Lakewood Residents Aren't Signing on to Oncor's Tree-Trimming Contract.”
• 2010 – May 27, Michael E. Young writes about an experimental agreement by Oncor that allows property owners the option to prune their trees – “Oncor Pilot Programs Give Dallas Customers a Say in Tree Pruning.”
• 2010 – May 23, Jeff Mosier writes about the state tree climbing competition – “Contestants Swing Through the Trees in Texas Climbing Championship in Plano.”
• 2010 - May 22, Andy Jacobsohn recorded and edited a video for The Dallas Morning News to accompany the May 23, 2010 article above. The video production is titled "2010 Texas' Top Tree Climbers Swing Into Action in Plano Competition."
• 2010 – May 20, Theodore Kim writes about the annual state tree climbing competition – “Bob Woodruff Park in Plano to Host the Texas Tree Climbing Competition.”
• 2010 – April 14, Avi Selk writes about the cleanup of historic Reverchon Park in Dallas. A video of the park's history was included as well as a link to an article on our company partnership with the Dallas Mavericks and our first tree planting effort in the park – “Reverchon is One of Dallas Most Successful Parks but It Wasn`t Always So.”
• 2010 – April 2, Abigail Thatcher Allen writes about the first partnership planting with Arborilogical Services® and the Dallas Mavericks in Reverchon Park (Dallas) – “Dallas Mavericks Pitch into Plant Trees in Reverchon Park.”
• 2010 – January 6, Thomas Korosec writes about power line pruning – “Protect Your Trees from Power Company Pruning by Trimming Wisely.”
• 2009 – October 16, Jacquielynn Floyd writes about efforts to save a Palm tree – “Engineer Rooting for Survival of Palm Tree Growing in Arlington Construction Zone.”
• 2009 – August 4, Scott Farwell writes about our company being hired by the Forest Hills Association to care for their urban forest – “Forest Hills Plants Seeds of Preservation with Personal Arborist.”
• 2009 – July 10, Steve Harris writes about Forest Hills hiring our company for advice – “Forest Hills Has Its Own Arborist in Steve Houser.”
• 2009 – June 16, Jacquielynn Floyd writes about quakes in Cleburne and a battle over trees in Austin that may be removed from a public park possibly causing an “Arborilogical Armegedon” – “Let's Not Be So Quick On the Cleburne Quakes.”
• 2009 – June 12, Joe Simnacher writes about the recent storms – “Hardware Store Hopping After Storms Pound Dallas Fort Worth."
• 2009 – April 19, Paige Phelps writes an article for “My Town” which includes questions/answers with Steve Houser about tree climbing.
• 2009 – January 8, Dave Leventhal writes about the first UFAC tree planting on Skillman – “Dallas to Become a Leaf-Peeping, Fall Foliage Capitol.”
• 2008 – November 17, Dan X. McGraw writes about the survey of Dallas trees using Lidar and hyperspectral images –“Dallas Committee Studying How Trees Grow Money.”
• 2008 – November 5, David Flick writes about fall color of trees and includes comments from Steve Houser regarding a photo of a Texas Ash near White Rock Lake Park – “Cold Snap Could Help Bring Color to Autumn Foliage.”
• 2008 – November 5, Jessie Milligan writes about fall color and includes a link to the video on how to plant with Mr. Steve Houser as well as the UFAC tree planting guide – “Plant These Trees for a Blaze of Fall Color.”
• 2008 – August 18, Dallas Morning News posted a video interview with Steve Houser discussing the many trees the city of Dallas planted that are dying along the freeway due to a lack of watering.
• 2008 – January 5, Jim Getz writes about a planned road in McKinney that may require many trees to be removed – “Planned McKinney Road Threatens Home, Trees.”
• 2007 – November 2, Dallas Morning News posted a video online with Tips for Planting a Tree Properly by Steve Houser.
• 2007 – July 16, Allen Houston posted a film on the NeighborsGo website with Steve Houser teaching Dallas Morning News Editor, Sterling P. Robertson, how to climb a tree.
• 2007 – April 20, Connie Dufner writes about Earth Day and some of the earth-conscious nonprofit organizations, government offices, gardening clubs and businesses who have booths you can visit at the event - “A Fun, Cheap Way to Celebrate Earth Day.”
• 2007 – January 17, a “staff report” discusses the cold spell and possible damage to trees – “Snow Possible as Cold Lingers.”
• 2006 – September 18, Allen Houston writes about the first tree inventory in Dallas, a project using laser sensing technology developed and partly funded by Steve Houser – “No Stone Unturned, No Tree Uncounted.”
• 2006 – August 27, Jake Batsell writes a follow-up story on the Plano Bur Oak due to research showing it could be up to 500 years old – “Plano's Bur Oak Older Than Thought.”
• 2006 – August 25, Jake Batsell writes about an old Bur Oak in Plano that was previously recognized for being over 200 years old. The tree lost a 23-inch limb in a storm and Steve Houser recovered a slice of it (or a “tree cookie”) – “Loss of Branch May Be a Gain.”
• 2005 – June 27, Paul Meyer writes about Company Crew Foreman, Nicholas Martinez, being a four-time state champion tree climber – “Climbing the Branches of Society.”
• 2005 – March 18, Paul Meyer writes about a neighborhood in McKinney that stopped the destruction of two State Champion Chinquapin Oaks and turned the area into a park – “Two Oaks Survive Big Threat.”
• 2002 - December 12, April M. Washington writes about Plano's urban forester, Renee Burke-Brown. Russell Peters of Arborilogical explains Burke-Brown's traits and qualifications for the position.
• 2002 – October 1, Letters to the Editor featured a letter written by Bill Seaman. Bill was given the "Golden Pen" award by Dallas Morning News for the clarity and writing style of his letter.
• 2002 – June 19, Plano Morning News (a Dallas Morning News community paper) writes about our company providing pro bono services to install a lightning protection system in Plano's Bicentennial Bur Oak. Crew Foreman, Nicholas Martinez is quoted – “Bicentennial Tree Fitted with Lightning Protection.”
• 2002 – January 20, Mike Peters writes a “High Profile” article on Steve Houser – “Besides Being a Respected Arborist, He May Be the Best Friend a Threatened Tree Ever Had.”
• 2001 – December 8, a “staff report” notes that Steve Houser won an award from the International Society of Arboriculture, Texas Chapter for the Outstanding Professional Arborist of the Year and company Consulting Arborist, Larry Schaapveld was recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
• 2000 – March 30, Jay Webb writes about Bill Seaman's expert opinion on the value in Texas' understory plants in the Plano Morning News section.
• 2000 – January 30, Steve Quinn writes about the recent cold weather – “Vegetation Stands up to Icy Freeze – Plants Suffer Minimal Damage, Experts Say.”
• 1996 – June 4, Rufus Coleman writes about the recent storm damage – “Taking a Few Boughs – Crews Scramble to Trim Trees After Recent Storms.”
• 1996 – May 5, Jeffrey Weiss writes about a recent storm – “A Force to be Reckoned With.”
• 1990 – July 17, Dan Shine writes about our Foreman, Rosa Ruiz, winning the Texas Tree Climbing Competition –“Tree Climbing Champion Scales to Great Heights in Texas Contest.”
Dallas Morning News – Curious Texas
• 2020 – May 7, Sriya Reddy asked Steve why trees in North Texas are shorter than trees in other areas – "Why Are Trees in North Texas so Much Shorter Than Those in Other Areas? Curious Texas Investigates."
Dallas Morning News – Garden Calendar and Neighbors Go
• 2014 – January 13, Meredith Shamburger writes about an upcoming training on tree care by Steve Houser – “Keep Coppell Beautiful Offers Tree Care Classes.”
• 2012 – October 11, Steve Houser presents the topic of Indian marker trees for the Texas Historic Tree Coalition.
• 2012 – July 11, Steve Houser presents the topic of Indian marker trees for the First Men`s Garden Club.
• 2010 – May 21 and 22, Our company worked to promote the state tree climbing competition in Plano, when Consulting Arborist, Kevin Bassett was the Chairperson for the event – “Tree Climbers Go for Top Title in Tree Event” and “Tree Climber Headed Up.”
• 2010 – May 6, Steve Houser presents how to save a tree at the Trinity River Audubon Center.
• 2010 – February 25, Steve Houser presents a clinic on pruning with a hands-on demo at the Trinity River Audubon Center.
• 2007 – August 17, Steve Houser presents “All About Trees” to the Dallas County Master Gardeners
• 2002 – January 25, Steve Houser presents tree pruning and maintenance at the Dallas Arboretum.
• 2001 – December 28, Steve Houser speaks on “How to Tame Your Tree”.
• 1999 – January 29, Steve Houser presents a workshop on safe tree climbing techniques during an annual statewide urban forestry workshop.
Dallas Morning News - Home and Garden Section
• 2018 – March 21, Karel Holloway writes about Bradford Pears, Dr. Greg Church is also quoted in the article – “Where Did All Those Nasty Bradford Pear Trees Come From and Why Are They So Popular.”
• 2018 – May 20, Karel Holloway writes about Arborilogical Services® new office. RuthAnn Jackson is also quoted in the article – “Wylie Tree Expert Built the Greenest Office Building He Could as His 'Moral Manifesto'.”
• 2016 – October 20, Karel Holloway writes about the recent loss of Oaks – “Texas Seeing Widespread, Sudden Death of Post Oaks.”
• 2015 – September 9, Karel Holloway writes about tree planting – “Fall and Winter are Best Times to Plant Trees.”
• 2015 – July 8, Mariana Greene writes about the renovation of Reverchon Park in Dallas and its Iris Bowl – “Reverchon Park`s Iris Bowl is Back in Business.”
• 2015 – March 5, Karel Holloway writes about backyard orchards – “For a Fruitful Back Yard.”
• 2010 – April 28, Todd W. Davis writes about Oak Wilt – “Oak Wilt Threatens Trees in North Texas.”
• 2008 – May 16, Mariana Greene writes about the new Citizen Foresters, a program established by Urban Forester, Walter Passmore and Consulting Arborist, Steve Houser – “Dallas Urban Forestry Program Taking Applications.”
• 2008 – May 2, Rick Rosen writes about preventing storm damage with proper maintenance – “Tackle Tree Problems Before Storms Hit.”
• 2007 – November 2, Rick Rosen writes about the basics of tree planting. The article includes a link to a video with Steve Houser teaching the subject and a link to the UFAC planting guide – “How and When to Plant Trees.”
• 2001 – November 2, Jeannette Keton writes about proper pruning and the necessary equipment – “Cut the Confusion: Know What It Takes to Prune Your Trees Properly.”
• 2001 – October 26, Rebecca Perry writes about the bumper crop of acorns – “Oaks Nutty Because of Stress.”
• 2000 – April 28, Julie Vargo writes about trees, soils, and foundations – “Whether the Ground is Sun-Scorched or Rain Drenched, Your House is Vulnerable.”
• 1998 – October 2, Elizabeth Simnacher writes about the deadly Oak Wilt disease in our area – “Deadly Fungal Disease Continues to Plague Oaks.”
• 1998 – July 10, Julie Vargo writes about selecting the right tree and planting in the proper location – “There's a Season for Every Plant.”
Dallas Observer
• 2009 – March 18, Alexa Schirtzinger writes about a forested area clear-cut for development, but three years later the land sits barren ironically at the corner of Preservation Lane and Nature's Way – “Dallas Wants to be a Green City, Why Not Save Some Trees?”
• 2008 – October 15, Robert Wilonsky writes about the USA President award for volunteer service awarded to Steve Houser – “The Giving Tree – Dallas Urban Forest Chair Gets Bush Volunteer Award.”
Dallas Sports Fanatic
• 2019 – March 29, Michael Lark reported on the Mav's ninth season of the Trees for Threes community initiative. As a three-way partnership between the Mav's, Arborilogical Services and PwC have planted more than 3,000 trees at local DISD schools over the past nine years.
Denton Record Chronicle
• 1995 – June 1, Letter to the editor by Steve Houser published regarding a tree killed by a home builder.
Farmersville Times
• 2011 – October 20, Windi Veigel writes about droughts effect on trees – “Drought Leaves Trees with Big Thirst.”
Fort Worth Insight
• 2011 – November 8, a staff report based on CBS news coverage mentions the loss of a historic and champion Red Oak in Garland Cemetery – “Historic Oak Tree in Garland Cut Down.”
Fort Worth Star Telegram
• 2016 – June 30, Neil Sperry writes about how to hire an arborist – “Trust Certified Arborists to Ensure the Healthiest of Your Trees.”
• 2012 – March 22, Neil Sperry writes about how to care for your trees – “The Garden Guru: an Expert Advises on How to Treat Trees.”
• 2004 – April 25, Toni Heinzel interviews Nicolas Martinez, a three-time state champion and writes about the state tree climbing competition in Fort Worth – “Arborists Take a Bough.”
Friends of Reverchon Park
• 2019 – March 4, Friends of Reverchon Park reported on the highlights of the 2019 Reverchon Cleanup and shared pictures of the event.
Garland Landmark Society News
• 2012 – January, February, March, staff report regarding the loss of the historic and champion Red Oak in Garland Cemetery – “Farewell, Good Cemetery Oak.”
The Garland News
• 2002 – December 17, Michael Hayslip writes about the recognition of two champion trees, a Red Oak and an Incense Cedar – “The Test of Time – Forest Service Honors Two Garland Trees as ‘Champions’.“
The Gilmer Mirror
• 2015 – October 30, staff report about our Crew Foreman, Miguel Pastenes, winning the North American Tree Climbing Championship – “Dallas Tree Climber Proves He is the Best in North America.”
GreenSource Dallas/Fort Worth
• 2019 – April 3, Marshall Hinsley writes about a first-of-its-kind proposal being mulled over at Dallas City Hall that may prove to be a revolutionary way to protect urban forests throughout America.
• 2018 – March 17, Marshall Hinsley writes about our company`s new office construction which may be the greenest office in North Texas, but not ugly!! – “Dallas Tree Service Company Digging New Green Headquarters.”
• 2016 – December 20, Rita Cook writes about the Dallas Mavericks partnership with our company, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Dallas Independent School District, and Dallas Parks and Recreation Department to plant and maintain trees on public property – “Every Mavericks Three-Pointer Plants Another Tree in Dallas.”
Katy Trail Weekly
• 2019 – March 1, Karen Fleig writes about the many benefits of trees and why "Trees Are The Answer."
McKinney Living
• 2010 – June, Katherine Ponder writes about large and old trees in Collin County – “Majestic Giants of Collin County.”
Park Cities People By People Newspapers
• 2008 – August 15, Austin Kilgore writes about Oak Wilt – “Arborists Wage War on Oak Wilt – Homeowners Urged to Take Steps to Protect Oak Population in Danger of Migrating Disease.”
Plano Magazine
• 2024 – June 28, Alyssa High published an article she wrote entitled, "Local artists turn a more than 400-year-old tree into art pieces."
Princeton Herald
• 2011 – October 20, Wyndi Veigel writes about drought – “Drought Leaves Trees with Big Thirst.”
Star Local News
• 2012 – May 4, Kelley Chambers writes about a section of an old tree removed for construction which was ring dated as part of a Boy Scout project – “Branching Through Time: ‘Cookie’ Tree Reflects Plano History.”
Tyler Morning Telegraph
• 2011 – October 13, staff report on the current drought conditions – “Welcome Rain: Dry Spell Eases Slightly Across Texas.”
The White Rocker Weekly
• 2002 – January 17, Notification under “things to do, places to go” regarding an upcoming presentation at the Dallas Arboretum by Steve Houser – “Out On a Limb – How to Tame Your Trees.”
Windbreak Quarterly (Commerce)
• 1994 – September 16, staff report about the state champion Bois d’Arc in Commerce Texas being pruned pro bono (or free of charge) by Steve Houser. The tree is named “Max.” - “Max – Tall Dark and Handsome.”
The Wylie News
• 2016 – February 10, Joe Reavis writes about Crew Foreman Miguel Pastenes and Crew Foreman Vicente Pena-Molina winning the Texas Tree Climbing Competition in 2015 and Miguel winning the North American Tree Climbing Competition to become the North American Champion – “Climbing Their Way to the Top.”
• 2012 – August 29, Judy Truesdell writes about Crew foreman Miguel Pastenes current win in the Texas Tree Climbing Competition to become the state champion – “Arborist Climbs to New Heights, Represents Texas Internationally.”
• 2010 – May 21, Staff reports about the upcoming state tree climbing competition and our past champion tree climbers – “Area Climbers Slated to Compete in Plano This Weekend.”
• 2009 – August 5, Judy Truesdell writes about Crew Foreman Miguel Pastenes winning the Texas Tree Climbing Competition (again!) – “Local Arborist Comes Out on Top.”
• 2008 – July 25, Judy Truesdell Mecca writes about the Texas Tree Climbing Competition, our champion tree climbers representing the state around the world – “Arborist Reaches Heights in Tree Climbing Competition – Local Firm has Held the Title for Sixteen Years.”
• 1995 - February 1, The Wylie News featured an article about Kevin Bassett receiving the "Arborist of the Year" award - "Area Arborist Receives Prestigious 'Arborist of the Year' Award."
• 1990 – December 26, staff report regarding the establishment and growth of our company in Wylie – “Tree Service Provides Quality Care in Wylie.”