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A Texas City Is Relocating A 400-Year-Old Tree, And It'll Be Using Some High-Tech Equipment To Do It

For many years, drivers in Kyle, Texas, have slowed down to see a famous local landmark: a huge live oak that leans close to Old Stagecoach Road. This tree, which has been nicknamed Jolene but is more ...
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Texas City Is Relocating a 400-Year-Old Oak Tree Named 'Jolene.' It'll Cost Nearly $1 Million

The Old Stagecoach Heritage Oak Tree, nicknamed "Jolene." Officials in Texas are spending just under $1 million to relocate a centuries-old oak tree in order to complete a road widening project. The ...
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Centuries-Old Texas Tree Named “Jolene” Set For Nearly $1 Million Relocation… Just 400 Meters Away

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...
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For 100 years, an oak tree stood in Mount Pleasant. Soon it will be moved.

MOUNT PLEASANT — A century-old tree is set to place new roots as crews prep the oak for relocation next week. The tree will be the focal point of Gather MTP, a planned entertainment and restaurant hub ...
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Texas City Is Relocating a 400-Year-Old Oak Tree Named 'Jolene.' It'll Cost Nearly $1 Million

A petition to save the tree racked up more than 2,000 signatures online, but earlier this year, city council members voted to move it KXAN/YouTube Officials in Kyle, Texas, are spending nearly $1 ...