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.
Known as the haunted castle of Lake Worth, or The Whiting Castle, 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.
Now, it’s your turn. See if you can haunt us with your scariest ghost story.
Got a spooky story to tell us? Have a paranormal encounter that you can’t quite explain? It doesn’t have to be local — although it would be really cool if it were. We’ll share our favorite bone-chilling responses in an upcoming newsletter.
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Many Texans with chronic pain are turning to medical cannabis for relief. | Photo provided by Texas Cannabis Clinic
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Bedford’s new Taco Burger is drawing crowds. The ma-and-pop burger joint offers in-house sauces and creative burgers — and yes, there is such a thing as a “taco burger.” Try it out on Harwood Road in the former Uzy’s Pizza & Gyros. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Sports
TCU’s 2025-2026 women’s basketball season tickets are now up for grabs. Time to rally behind the Horned Frogs. The season tips off on Thursday, Nov. 8, at Schollmaier Arena versus the North Carolina A&T Aggies.
Weather
Headed to the Cotton Bowl this Saturday? WFAA’s weatherman Pete Delkus shared a snapshot of the weather forecast during gameplay. He predicts temps in the high 80s for the 2:30 p.m. kick-off.
Concert
Rock legends Rush will celebrate 50 years on tour by bringing their sound and legacy to Fort Worth during a seven-city tour. Classic rock fans won’t want to miss the two-night must see concert at Dickies Arena on Wednesday, June 24 + Friday, June 26, 2026. Tickets go on sale next Friday, Oct. 17 at noon. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Edu
An anonymous donor just gave $1.8 million to cover full tuition for TCU’s Medical School Class of 2026. Dean Stuart Flynn surprised the students with the news on Monday night during a Zoom call. (NBC DFW)
Film
Dust off the witch’s hat and varnish your broomsticks. Tickets go on sale today for “Wicked: For Good” — the second and final installment of the Broadway-adapted story. If you’ve got five hours and 13 minutes spare, we recommend going to a double feature back-to-back screening at a local theater.
Try This
Go stargazing tonight. The Draconid meteor shower is expected to peak this evening after dusk. Under ideal conditions, it’s possible to see about 10 meteors per hour. (WFAA)
Listen
During the Dallas Mavericks’ season opener at Dickies Arena, rookie Cooper Flagg showed Oklahoma City — and the rest of the NBA — just what kind of star he’s going to be. The Mavs dominated 106-89 Monday night. Get the latest stories every day from Mavericks experts with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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The Buy
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“Lady Bird.” That’s the name of the Fort Worth Zoo’s newest elephant calf, born Aug. 18. Named after Lady Bird Johnson, the baby now weighs around 320 lbs. Over the course of two weeks, 18,422 votes were cast to determine her name. Just look how adorable she is. I can’t wait to visit.
The baby elephant’s mother Bluebonnet was the first elephant born in Fort Worth Zoo history.
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