I can't tell you what exactly is going wrong with your trees but I can tell you that post oaks and other native trees are very sensitive to changes in their growing conditions. I don't mean changes brought on by Mother Nature as much as the changes we bring.
Trees have been growing for years existing on rain as the primary water source, with many native plants protecting and covering their roots. In too many cases, we have removed the native plants, created a monoculture like turf, and water and fertilize frequently. There are trees growing in similar conditions everywhere in the metroplex; some adapt and some have trouble. I suggest you look at what has been done to these trees that is different than what they have been growing in. Changes in soil depth, watering, digging, concrete placement, compaction, are a few leads.
Tony M
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