The Ball Eddleman McFarland House is currently home to Historic Fort Worth. | Photo via @plastikdust
We went down to the architectural crypt to find out what design features make a house look eerie. Then, we went haunted house hunting around North Texas to bring you a grisly, local look — try not to scream.
With this list in mind, let’s step through the creaky front doors of these five haunted-looking houses near Cowtown. Watch your head for cobwebs.
A Neoclassical home in Dallas
While the beautiful exterior doesn’t immediately scream “horror movie,” the interior tells a different story. The hanging chandelier and vaulted brick of the wine cellar, in particular, evoke “Cask of Amontillado” vibes.
A Victorian home in Weatherford
The architectural elements — like the turret and wraparound porch — give this home a spot on the list. Small details throughout, like stained glass and intricate wood detailing, make this home all the better during spooky season. Bonus — it’s for sale.
Conan Gray just announced a stop at Dickies Arena during his 2026 tour. Tickets for the March 10, 2026 show go on sale tomorrow, Oct. 23 at 9 a.m. If the “Heather” singer’s news sparks your concert fever, check out other upcoming concerts coming to Dickies.
Plan Ahead
The second season of the Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth’s Family Concert Series begins this Saturday, Oct. 25, with “Spells, Strings & Spooky Things.” From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at The Modern, enjoy a costume parade, lobby activities + music from “Harry Potter” and Netflix’s “Wednesday.”
Coming Soon
The historic T&P Station will open a ballroom and full-service wine bar soon. Station & Vine Wine Bar will include an outdoor patio, plus host wine events and trivia nights, while the ballroom will be available for weddings and corporate events. No opening date is set, but there’s still more to learn. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Shop
You can now bid online on actress Shelley Duvall’s personal items, including “The Shining” cheat sheets and a cuckoo clock. Duvall was born in Fort Worth in 1949, before she and her family moved to Houston. Want to check out other famous people from Fort Worth? (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Cause
Ever wonder what happens to the leftover food after the fair ends? Since 2015, over 80 food vendors have donated unused and uncooked food items to Dallas-area food pantries as part of State Fair Cares. Food pantries can begin feeding families as soon as the morning after the state fair closes for the year. (WFAA)
Sports
Tickets to see the Cowboys vs. Chiefs at AT&T Stadium on Thanksgiving are on the rise due to the chance that Taylor Swift might appear to cheer on fiancée Travis Kelce. Rather save your money? Lucky for you — with Locked On Cowboys, you get the biggest stories, full game recaps, and performance analysis.
Biz
This week, Brazil-based aircraft company Embraer broke ground on a $70 million hangar at Perot Field. The hangar is expected to be completed by 2027 and will employ up to 250 people. The CEO of Embraer says the proximity to American Airlines makes Alliance a good place to build. (Dallas Business Journal)
Fun Fact
The Fort Worth Police Department has received 3,900+ applications so far this year — with more than half received after Eddie Garcia became a candidate for Police Chief. Follow WFAA’s Scoop Jefferson for more facts. (WFAA)
Listen
With fall comes local-favorite festivals + live music (catch us at the Styx concert). Luckily, these hearing aids are the world’s first with multi-stream processing, designed to help you engage in conversations effortlessly (even in noisy environments). Explore a no-risk trial.*
Finance
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Home
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The Buy
A really good eye shadow and liner set that features three dual-tip pencils, each with plush, creamy pigments. The Buy Editor Emily uses the low-maintenance set to create everything from a precise liner to a soft, smudged eye shadow look.
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That is the question. This week, we asked our readers whether they are for or against the development of two, $761 million artificial intelligence powerhouses.
More baby news. The Fort Worth Zoo just introduced a baby giraffe to the rest of its herd — just two months after welcoming a baby elephant and four months after greeting two lion cubs.
The male giraffe was born in the early hours of Oct. 6, measuring 5 ft, 8 in. He’s taller than me already. More on his name coming soon.
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