Central Texas get more than their fair share

By Paul Schattenberg

Central Texas allergy sufferers are having a tough time because oak trees have been producing significantly more pollen this spring, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service horticulturists serving the area.

Daphne Richards, AgriLife Extension horticulturist, Travis County, said a major reason oak trees in the region have been producing more pollen goes back to last fall.

“Last fall we had a lot of rain followed by a nice l...