In South Central Texas, oak trees aren’t just trees: they’re infrastructure, history and climate protection. Between February and June, those trees face an increased risk from oak wilt, a fast-moving ...

The spread of oak wilt in Central Texas is alarming, particularly for Red Oaks vulnerable to this fungal disease.

Nearly 30 oak trees have been cut down in Whitnall Park in Franklin. This is in response to the discovery of oak wilt, a fungus that kills trees and can spread to others nearby, according to a ...

Oak wilt is a fungus that spreads through a tree's water system, causing it to wilt and die. The fungus was confirmed in the park on Oct. 6, and nearly 30 trees have been cut down. Nearly 30 oak trees ...