Century-Old Tree in the Crosshairs | Tulsa News

Tulsa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 1m

For over two decades, Cash Stevenson has called his Bixby property home — a place anchored by a century-old pecan tree that’s been part of his family’s story, from childhood swings to cherished shade. Now, as new development encroaches, a Fourth of July ditch dug by contractors threatens to destabilize the tree’s roots, risking its survival. Despite his support for progress, Stevenson’s fighting to protect this living piece of his past — even considering legal action — as developers and city officials remain silent. This is a battle between growth and memory, and we’re watching to see if…