Texas Historic Tree Coalition News Archives
TELEVISION
Channel 3, KDFX / Wichita Falls
• 2019 – May 10, Marievel Santiago reports on the Comanche Marker Tree inside the Stonewall Jackson Campgrounds.
Channel 5, KXAS / NBC
• 2011 – November 23, Tammy Mutasa reports on the loss of the historic Garland Red Oak – “Historic Garland Red Oak Reduced to Stump.”
Channel 6, KAUZ / Wichita Falls
• 2018 – March 16, Jesse Canales reports about a Comanche Marker Tree dedication ceremony – “Historical Marker Honors Native American Legacy.” You can also read the transcript here.
Channel 8, WFAA
• 2013 – January 25, David Schechter discusses the subject of Indian marker trees in Texas and beyond. A transcript of the interview is available to read. – “Bent Trees in North Texas Lead the Way Back in Time.”
Channel 11, KHOU / Houston
• 2013 – January 25, staff posted an article and video on the subject of Indian marker trees by David Schechter (WFAA). A transcript of the interview is available to read. – “Bent Trees in North Texas Lead the Way Back in Time.”
Channel 11, KTVT
• 2012 – March 31, CBS 11 News reports on the Texas Historic Tree Coalition efforts to save historic trees. A transcript of the video is available to read. - "Groups Work To Save Aging Trail-Marking Tree".
Texas Country Reporter with Bob Phillips
• 2023 - September 23, Bob and Kelli Phillips meet up with Steve Houser, Arborilogical's owner and one of the first certified arborists in the state of Texas. They also delve into Comanche Marker Trees on Texas Country Reporter Episode #1882, Comanche Marker Trees.
Times Record News / Nexstar Publishing
• 2018 – March 16, Merievel Santiago covers the Comanche Marker Tree recognition ceremony in Holliday – “Unique Comanche Marker Tree Makes Its Mark in Holliday.”
RADIO
Texas Public Radio
• 2017 – January 12, David Martin Davis with Texas Public Radio interviewed Steve Houser for "Texas Matters" as the co-author of Comanche Marker Trees of Texas.
PODCASTS
This Old Tree with Doug Still
• 2023 – August 3, Doug Still's topic is Texas Shade: The Founders' Oak. Listen in as he and Co-Host Emily King interview Steve Houser and Jimmy Arterberry on the topic of Comanche Marker Trees.
PRINT/ONLINE NEWS
NATIONAL MEDIA
Associated Press
• 2012 – March 31, Jamie Stengle writes about groups studying Indian marker trees. The article ran in almost 90 markets around the nation.
Atlas Obscura
• 2016 – January 5, Sarah Laskow writes about groups searching for Indian marker trees.
Comanche Nation News
• 2015 – March, Jolene Schonchin writes about TXHTC recognition of the Comanche Marker Tree in Holliday, Texas.
Landscape Architecture Magazine
• 2016 – November 28, Timothy A. Schuler writes about Indian marker trees around the nation and in the State of Texas – “Searching for a Sign.”
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 blog for Roseanne Barr writes about Comanche Marker Trees of Texas.
Webecoist
• 2012 – April 17, staff report on Indian marker trees – “Going Beyond Green -Eight Amazing Native American Trail Marker Trees.”
World Cultural
• 2011 – November 7, staff report regarding a visit and inspection of a potential Indian marker tree – “Designation in the Hands of Indian Nation Leaders.”
STATEWIDE MEDIA
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.
Texas Audubon Newsletter
• 1998 – Volume 1, Issue 3, Carole Wilmoth and Pamela McCroskery detail the formation of the Carrollton Wildlife Task Force and the reason it was formed.
Texas Co-Op Power: An Online Community for Members of Texas Electric Cooperatives
• 2018 – September 12, The Comanche Nation Tribal Administrator Jimmy W. Atterberry writes about Comanche Marker Trees - "Trees That Speak: Marked Trees That Revealed Sources to Nomadic Comanche Still Stand."
Texas Heritage Magazine (Texas Historical Foundation)
• 2017 – Volume 3, A publication of the Texas Historical Foundation. Steve Houser writes about Indian marker trees – “Showing the Way: Indian Marker Trees.”
Texas Highways Magazine
• 2017 – November, Laura Samuel Meyn writes about Indian marker trees – “If These Trees Could Talk – Studying the Comanche Marker Trees of Texas.”
Wide Open Country
• 2017 – October 26, Elizabeth Abrahamson writes about Indian marker trees – “Ever Seen Trees Like This in Texas? Here's What They Mean.”
REGIONAL MEDIA
Advocate Magazine
• 2012 – June 28, Ali Lamb with the Lake Highlands Advocate Magazine interviews Steve Houser to write about Indian marker trees. A video taken during the interview of Steve Houser can be seen here.
Archer County News
• 2018 – March 22, article on the formal recognition of the Holliday tree. We are only able to access the first paragraph of the article on the Archer County News website (subscription required to read full article). The entire article is available to read on our website in the Articles tab.
• 2015 – March 12, photo and text regarding TXHTC's presentation of the Registrar Certificate to the Holliday City Council and Mayor recognizing the Comanche Marker Tree at Stonewall Jackson Camp.
• 2014 – November 24, Lauren Zotz writes about a Comanche Marker Tree found in Holliday, Texas.
Dallas Morning News – Staff and Freelance Reporters
• 2023 - January 8, Steve Houser wrote an Editorial/Opinion article for the Dallas Morning News discussing the consequences of urban sprawl and our need to adhere to a plan created by the North Central Texas Council of Governments called Vision North Texas, Boomtown Growth Should Balance Economy and Ecology: Follow the Road Map Laid Out By Vision North Texas.
• 2017 – April 3, Claire Cardona writes about a person’s efforts to cut a potential Indian marker tree in East Dallas – “A Man Tried to Cut Down a Beloved Tree in White Rock, but the Neighbors Weren't Having It.”
• 2014 – April 7, Roy Appleton writes about an old Bur Oak by a natural spring in the Trinity Forest which was recognized by the Texas Historic Tree coalition – “Great Trinity Forest – Keeping History Alive – Group Focuses on Natural Spring, Centuries-Old Bur Oak.”
• 2013 – July 16, Roy Appleton writes about a mobile home park with many large trees which was scheduled for development – “Dallas West Residents Await Word From Park Owners, and What About Those Trees?”
• 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 – November 17, Rudolf Bush writes about efforts to save trees on a future development site – “Tree Coalition Urges Plan Commission to Reject Walmart Site Plan.”
• 2007 – April 20, Connie Dufner writes about Earth Day and some of the earth-concious 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.”
• 2000 – July 28, Kim Horner writes about a person building a pool that damaged the roots of a large Bur Oak in a neighbor’s yard – “Tree Case Illustrates Continuing Disputes.”
• 1999 – March 1, Todd Bensman follows up on trees mistakenly cut down by the city of Dallas with his article "City Plants New Trees After Furor."
• 1999 – January 9, Mark Wrolstand reports about how a "Dallas Crew Mistakenly Cuts Down Roadside Stand of About 250 Trees."
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.
Dallas Observer
• 2011 – November 17, Robert Wilonsky writes about a development that would remove a forest of larger trees – “Former Head of City's Urban Forest Advisory Committee Begs CPC Not to Approve Walmart.”
• 2008 – October 15, Robert Wilonsky writes about the USA President award for volunteer service being offered to Steve Houser – “The Giving Tree – Dallas Urban Forest Chair Gets Bush Volunteer Award.”
• 1999 – February 18-24, Ann Zimmerman writes about trees removed from Curtis Park in University Park – “Gone But Not Forgotten – University Park Residents are Treed Off at City for Clear-Cutting Creek Bed Arbor.”
• 1998 – June 25, Patrick Williams writes about the trees in Ferris Plaza (downtown Dallas) and the problem with grackles – “Buzz”.
Denton Record Chronicle
• 2014 – February 19, Les Cockrell writes about an upcoming presentation to Denton Master Naturalists (Elm fork chapter) by Steve Houser regarding Vision North Texas and planning for sustainable regional growth – “Group Slates Vision Presentation.”
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.’“
GreenSource DFW
• 2021 – April 1, Julie Thibodeaux reports on the tragic removal of what some believe to be among the oldest trees left in Fort Worth. Both Mary Graves and Steve Houser are quoted in the article.
• 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.
• 2017 – July, staff reports about an upcoming presentation regarding Comanche Marker Trees – “Texas Historic Tree Coalition: Comanche Marker Trees – Dallas.”
• 2017 – January 20, Marshall Hinsley writes about Comanche Marker Trees and the release of a book on the subject – “Comanche Marker Trees in Texas chronicled by Dallas tree expert.”
• 2017 – January 9, Julie Ryan writes about Dallas' new Urban Forestry Division – “Dallas Tree Advocates Say City's New Urban Forestry Unit is 'Big Deal.'”
• 2013 – January 15, Julie Thibodeaux writes about historic and Indian marker trees – “This Old Tree.”
Hardee County's Herald Democrat
• 2015 – February 9, staff reporter notes two trees in the area were found to be Comanche Marker Trees and provided certificates of recognition – “Marker Trees Recognized.”
• 2014 – October 29, Michael Hutchins writes about a Comanche Marker Tree found by a retired judge – “Gordonville Man Finds Native American History in His Own Yard.”
Hood County News
• 2023 – September 17, staff reports about Indian marker trees – “Granbury trees get recognized by Texas Historic Tree Coalition.”
New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung
• 2023 – September 30, Jane W. Miller, representing Friends for the Preservation of Historic Landa Park, explained the history of the famous Founders' Oak and invited readers to attend the recognition celebration announcing its status as a Comanche Marker Tree- "Founders' Oak has storied past in New Braunfels."
Nicer Days
• 2017 – September 17, staff reports about Indian marker trees – “If You See an Old Bent Tree Like This, Start Looking Around, It’s Pointing to Something Special.”
Oak Cliff People By People Newspapers
• 2013 – August 2, Sarah Bennett writes about some large old trees threatened by development – “Trees at RV Park May Not Survive.”
Quanah Tribune-Chief
• 2020 – October 9, Shane Lance wrote a feature article discussing the Comanche Marker Trees planted in Quanah last week and how they have created awareness of the Comanche culture and people.
• 2020 – October 2, Shane Lance reported on the success of the Treemendous Quanah Initiative project and Concert at the Park held in Quanah, Texas on Saturday, September 26, 2020.
• 2020 – September 18, The local Quanah, Texas newspaper featured an article entitled "Comanche Marker Tree Installation Set for Saturday, September 26" on the front page of this edition.
The Republic
• 2011 – March 30, Ken Fibbe writes about Indian marker trees – “Indian marker trees, bent with history, tell stories.”
Times Record News
• 2018 – March 17, Torin Halsey in Wichita writes about a large gathering of Comanche Nation officials and members to celebrate the recognition of a Comanche Marker Tree – “Texas history: Comanche Nation Marker Tree dedication ceremony.”
• 2017 – June 19, Lana Sweeten – Shults writes about an upcoming ceremony to recognize a Comanche Marker Tree – “Making its mark: Comanche Nation to recognize Indian marker tree.”
• 2011 – March 21, Ken Fibbe writes about a potential marker tree – “Indian marker trees ‘living legacy’. “
• 2011 – June 2, Ken Fibbe writes about a visit to inspect the potential marker tree – “Marker tree detective - Designation in the hands of Indian nation leaders.”
Whitesboro News Record
• 2012 – February 21, Jaquita Lewter writes about Indian marker trees and trails – “Gordonville man tracks historic native American trail.”
• 2012 – July 12, Jaquita Lewter writes about the visit and inspection of a potential Indian marker tree – “Certified arborist examines Gordonville Post Oak tree.”