If you’re looking for a beer in a former boarding house, maybe a quick game of pool, Austin’s Buffalo Billiards is your place. Still, this 6th st location is also known for a ghostly resident nick-named Fred. Resources: https://buffalobilliardsaustin.com/ https://nightlyspirits.com/ghosts-of-austin-texas-buffalo-billiards/ https://austin.curbed.com/maps/austin-haunted-places-to-go-map
Category: Podcast Episodes
The Old Goatman Bridge
Up near Dallas is a the community of Denton. Now a foot bridge, the Old Alton Bridge has a very dark history and one hell of a ghost. Resources https://texashillcountry.com/goatman-bridge-history-hauntings-denton-alton-bridge https://wedentondoit.com/blog/2013/10/18/back-in-the-day-goatmans-bridge https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/goatmans-bridge https://www.discoverdenton.com/article/paranormal-denton-county-night-goatmans-bridge
The Haunted Clocktower of Gonzales
The Gonzales County Courthouse is a marvel of a building that was begun in 1894. By 1846, the brick and limestone building was festooned with a gorgeous clocktower. However, after a murderer made a final claim, the clock tower found its curse. Resources: https://maps.roadtrippers.com/us/gonzales-tx/points-of-interest/cursed-courthouse-clock http://www.texasescapes.com/TRIPS/GreatAmericanLegendTour/GonzalesCoCourthouse/Gonzales-County-Courthouse-Clock.htm https://www.gonzalestx.travel/business/gonzales-county-courthouse So you can get a look at the clocktower:
La Lechuza- Witch-Owls of Texas
In Mexico and South Texas, there’s one frightening creature that terrifies children and adults in the shape of an owl- La Lechuza. Resources: https://www.scarymommy.com/la-lechuza/ http://demonhunterscompendium.blogspot.com/2012/07/la-lechuza-witch-bird.html https://thoughtcatalog.com/emily-madriga/2018/03/17-facts-about-the-lechuza-and-lechuza-stories/ https://www.reddit.com/r/scarystories/comments/ch0s6j/la_lechuza_the_owl_witch_true_story/ Creepy Creatures and Other Cucuys by Xavier Garza And this was just cool:
Pamela Dickinson Mann
She always carried a Bowie knife, was almost executed for forgery, and told Sam Houston he couldn’t take her Oxen. Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pamelia_Dickinson_Mann https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fma35 https://www.navasotaexaminer.com/article/lifestyle/outrageous-pamela-mann
The Angel of Goliad, Francita Alavez
Though the details of her life were spotty, it is known that Francita Alavez saved the lives of men at Goliad, and earned the nickname “The Angel of Goliad.” Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francita_Alavez https://texashistoricalmarkers.weebly.com/angel-of-goliad.html
Bessie Coleman
Queen Bess, Bessie Coleman, took to the skies as a stunt pilot after years of racism and sexism. She is our first in this month’s celebration of Texas Women’s History. Resources: https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-culture/bessie-coleman-trailblazing-black-texan-pilot/ https://www.biography.com/explorer/bessie-coleman https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bessie_Coleman
L.E.A.F. (Llano Earth Arts Festival)
In the town of Llano, along the river of the same name, is a festival devoted to art, earth, and rockstacking. Resources: Volunteer here: https://www.llanoearthartfest.org/volunteer Plan your trip here: https://www.llanoearthartfest.org/
The Cowgirl of the Typewriter
Frances Kavanaugh made a name for herself writing Westerns in the 1940’s. Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances_Kavanaugh https://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-frances-kavanaugh4-2009feb04-story.html http://www.cowgirl.net/portfolios/frances-kavanaugh/
The Creepiness of Caddo Lake
In East Texas, near the Louisiana border and Jefferson, Texas lies one of the creepiest lakes in the country. This week we discuss Bigfoot, some legends, and the weird atmosphere of this place. Resources: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/caddo-lake https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/park-information/alligator-safety/alligator-safety. https://localprofile.com/2019/05/31/the-wilds-of-caddo-lake/ https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/the-lake-no-one-knows/ https://visitjeffersontexas.com/bigfoot-in-jefferson https://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/30/us/30lake.html https://theforumnews.com/article-3324-the-green-monster-of-caddo-lake-is-in-retreat.html https://www.wideopencountry.com/texas-man-catches-monster-on-caddo-lake/ http://texaslesstraveled.com/bigfootcountry.htm https://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/30/us/30lake.html
Texas: Slang for Crazy 