All posts in "Texas"

The Legend of Drunk Tom’s Ghost in Wichita Falls

During the early 20th century, a man by the name of Joseph Kemp rallied the town of Wichita Falls to build a man-made lake and reservoir. Lake Wichita began at 2,200 acres, but has decreased in size due to the building of a dam and spillway in 1995. Updated 2/11/2020 – Since the early 1900s, […]

10 Abandoned Buildings in Texas Haunted by Black Eyed Children

There’s a good reason why abandoned buildings are often in scenes from horror films. Their vacant, dilapidated appearances, their discarded furniture. Everything about these locations promotes a feeling of creepiness. But throw some black eyed children into the mix, and you’re in for a really horrible time. Updated 2/11/2020 – Below are ten abandoned Texas buildings […]

The Freaky Dimmit County Courthouse Poltergeist in Carrizo Springs

On January 5, 1991, a horrible crime took place in Carrizo Springs, Texas. Two men charged into Sherriff Ben “Doc” Murray’s home, attacked him and wound up shooting him in the face. Both men were convicted and will each remain in prison for the rest of their lives. Updated 2/11/2020 – But ever since the […]

San Marcos: Beware The “Nightmare Man” of Thompson Island Bridge

There is a small island located in San Marcos, Texas. The San Marcos River forks around what is known as Thompson Island. Before the Civil War, a cotton gin was operated on the island with much success. Updated 2/11/2020 – However, post war the gin sat abandoned, and the island was slowly overtaken by the […]

10 Most Haunted Hotels in Texas [Warning: Ghosts Inside!]

The ever expansive lone star state is home to many parks, attractions and beautiful hotels to call your home away from home. But some of those have a dark past—ones that resurface no matter how hard owners and staff try to keep them at bay. Updated 2/11/2020 – Below are hotels in Texas where you […]

Paranormal Activity at the Sam Houston Memorial Museum in Huntsville

While Sam Houston’s final resting place is in Huntsville, Texas, the former General, Senator and Governor had traveled all over to ensure the rights of Native Americans, railroads and general prosperity. Updated 2/11/2020 – The Sam Houston Memorial Museum is located where Sam Houston finally succumbed to pneumonia in 1863. The steamboat house, in which […]

Paranormal Portrait Found at the Littlefield House in Austin

In 1893, a new house was constructed in Austin, Texas. Civil War veteran George Littlefield was looking to begin a new chapter of his life for himself, as well as for his wife, Alice. Updated 2/11/2020 – The house was built on the campus of University of Texas. When Alice passed away in 1935, she […]

10 Most Terrifying Haunted Roads In Texas

There are certain similarities between a lot of haunted places in Texas, and certain assumptions that people often make when it comes to these locations. One can assume that the place is antiquated. You don’t hear about very many hauntings in newer locales, but that could simply be because they haven’t had a chance to […]

Haunted Lubbock: Is the “Memphis Man” Legend Actually Real?

Lubbock, Texas is full of buildings and other places which locals believe to be haunted. Entire books have been dedicated and written on this single town, revealing all of the spirits that still linger there. But which of these stories are true? And which are merely legend? The Local Legend of Lubbock Updated 2/11/2020 – […]

10 Evil Places In Texas That Will Make Your Blood Run Cold

Breakfast burritos, country music, the Alamo… many cultural and historical facets come to mind when one thinks about the state of Texas. From days of the first frontier, to Mexican/Anglo influences, the Lone Star state has become a melting pot of culture, ethnicity, and unique lifestyles. Updated 2/11/2020 – But as Texans don their cowboy […]

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