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Haunted buildings in Fort Worth

Can you hear the spooky music. | Photo courtesy of Flickr

Gather ‘round — In the spirit of Halloween, we have spooky insights on some of the most haunted places in the city + their mysterious inhabitants. Fort Worth was established in 1849, and it appears that some past residents never left.

The Castle of Heron Bay, 9115 Heron Dr.

Know as the haunted castle of Lake Worth, it was built in 1860 and owned by several families before it was sold to the city of Fort Worth by then-owner Oliver S. Kennedy in 1911.

The mysterious story of the ‘runaway bride’ dates back to 1860 when the owner and builder of the castle found his fiancée floating dead in the lake. It was never clear what happened to her, but people claim to see a woman in a white dress running from the property to the edge of the lake, then vanishing.

Stockyards Hotel, 109 E. Exchange Ave.

Many believe that the historic hotel is haunted by former guests who have long overstayed their welcome. Some say the television and radio set will randomly turn on, the bathroom doors creak open by themselves, and on the second floor, the ghost of a cowboy apparently lurks where a murder supposedly happened in the 1920s.

The star attraction is the Bonnie and Clyde room, where the infamous outlaws checked in during their 1933 escapades. On some occasions, guests have reported the bathroom faucet turning on and off by itself.

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Today, October 31

Futurebirds | Mon., Oct. 31 | 8 p.m. | Tannahill’s Tavern and Music Hall, 122 E. Exchange Ave., Suite 200, Fort Worth | $37.00 | Bonus points if you wear a costume to the Indie rock band’s show.
WTA Finals | Mon., Oct. 31-Mon., Nov. 7 | 3 p.m. | Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth | $20+ | Watch the top 8 singles players and doubles teams serve it up in the Race to the WTA Finals.

Tuesday, November 1

Domino Club | Tues., Nov. 1 | 12-5 p.m. | Charles H. Haws Athletic Center, 600 Congress St., Fort Worth | Free | Older adults are invited to meet, socialize, and spend time with peers.

Wednesday, November 2

TCU vs. University of Texas Volleyball | Wed., Nov. 2 | 6-8 p.m. | Schollmaier Arena, 3000 Stadium Dr., Fort Worth | $10.00 | The Horned Frogs take on the Longhorns over the net.

Thursday, November 3

7th Annual Tarrant County Business Opportunity Fair | Thu., Nov. 3 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Carter, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth | $35+ | Take advantage of the opportunity to visit 100+ exhibitors, business equity firms, contractors, and DFW public and private businesses.

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Weather

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Coming Soon

Chef Felipe Armenta is bringing three new restaurants to the area. One will be a steakhouse named The Duke in Mule Alley — led by Graham Elliot, a Michelin star chef. Another is a French restaurant called Margot at 3150 S. Hulen St. and the third is a brick-and-mortar for F-1 Smokehouse at 501 University Dr. 🍽️ (PaperCity Fort Worth)

Biz

Auberge Resorts Collection was selected to manage Bowie House — a boutique hotel under construction in the Cultural District. When it opens in late 2023 at 3516 Camp Bowie Blvd., the four-story hotel will feature 106 rooms, a boutique, a barn-inspired spa + an outdoor pool. 🏨

Art

Want your art to be seen by millions? The State Fair of Texas is getting Big Tex new boots + local artists can submit their designs. Download the entry form and draw, paint, or illustrate your design on the provided template. The submission deadline is Tues., Jan. 31. 👢

Tech

Football fans at the Lockheed Martin Commanders’ Classic will get to see the prototype of Lockheed’s ‘next-generation’ helicopter. The aerospace company is vying for a contract to supply the Sikorsky S-97 RAIDER to the US Army. The helicopter will be on display at Globe Life Field in Arlington on Sat., Nov. 5. 🚁 (Fort Worth Report)

Award

American Airlines will be presented the 2022 Vandergriff Award at the 12th annual State of the County address on Fri., Nov. 4. The award, presented by Simmons Bank, recognizes a legacy individual or organization whose contributions positively impact Tarrant County on a national scale. 🏆

Travel

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It’s leg day all November 👟

Start training for these 14 fall races

Lace up your shoes and get ready for a month of races. | Photo courtesy of the Fort Worth Marathon

Gobble ‘til you wobble this November with seven races around Fort Worth. Browse our list of marathons, half marathons, and 10K + 5K races happening next month.

🥾 John Wayne Grit Series | Stockyards | Sat., Nov. 12
The 5K course starts at “John Wayne: An American Experience” and travels along the Trinity Trail. The race benefits the John Wayne Cancer Foundation.

Registration closes Wed., Nov. 9
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🎃 Pumpkin Spice Half Marathon, 5K, + 10K | Panther Island Pavilion | Sat, Nov. 19
Cruise along the Trinity River during a variety of races + enjoy Pumpkin Spice coffee, hot chocolate, beer, and music after the race. Proceeds benefit various North Texas organizations including Animal Rescue Crusaders of North Texas, Hands of Hope, and Girls on the Run DFW.

Registration closes Sat., Nov. 19
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🦃 Fort Worth YMCA Turkey Trot | Frost Bank | Thurs., Nov. 24
The annual Thanksgiving run starts at Frost Bank (6115 Camp Bowie Blvd.) and runs along Camp Bowie Boulevard with 1K, 5K, and 10K courses. Proceeds support programs at the Y including childcare, water safety lessons, summer camp, and youth sports.

Registration closes Thurs., Nov. 24
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Today’s issue was written by Rebecca.

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