Alicia Odewale, University of Houston professor, will spearhead a two-year project that chronicles Black heritage and resilience by mapping trees.

The trees, which had a historic designation by the Texas Historic Tree Coalition, were estimated to be 160 years old. Known as the "Three Sisters of Montrose" the trees were the center of efforts ...

Some parts of Houston have more trees than others because of past planning, income levels and racial inequality.