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Don’t freak out if you see something in the corner of your eye. | Photo by @primapixvisuals
When you think about haunted places, what comes to mind? Hospitals? Sanitariums? Hotels? At the Emily Morgan, you don’t have to choose.

The Emily Morgan Hotel is one of the most haunted hotels in the US — most recently, it landed on The Top 25 Most Haunted Hotels Of 2024. Let’s see if you have have what it takes to last through the night.

Once upon a time


Before the Emily Morgan was anything, its plot adjoined a battlefield where 600 men lost their lives in the Alamo’s Long Barracks.

The building began its life in 1926 as the most advanced medical facility west of the Mississippi. It had a morgue in its basement and a psychiatric hospital, surgery, and crematorium on higher floors.

Designed for ghosts


The Medical Arts Building (the former name of the Emily Morgan) wasn’t just the most advanced medical science facility in its day — it was the tallest skyscraper in the West, if briefly.

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Don’t forget to admire the Emily Morgan’s Gothic architecture when you’re downtown.

Photo by @barelyrestedmedia

Gargoyles look down from the hotel in the New York Gothic style. Reflecting the building’s original purpose, the monsters are twisted in agony from various medical conditions, from toothaches to stomach bugs.

Rumor has it


These days, the building is a Doubletree Hilton — but if you believe, you might find remnants of its grim past.

Residents + staff report mysterious phone calls, rattling sounds, and antiseptic smells. On the seventh floor, some have seen a woman in white, fleeting shadows, or a rickety gurney.

Business is boo-ming


How has the hotel dealt with its supernatural reputation? Well, the “Room With A Boo” package lasts throughout fall, where you can receive a welcome gift, cocktail, and other perks.

Let’s face it: ghost stories are meant to draw us in, not keep us away. As the saying goes, “If you build it” — “it” being a hospital-turned-hotel on the site of an 1830s battlefield — “they will come.

Events


Thursday, Oct. 31

  • Trunk or Treat | 5:30 p.m. | Woodlawn Pointe | Free | Get dolled up in your costume and take the kiddos to trick-or-treat.
  • Wine & Dine: A Night with Stephen King | 7-9 p.m. | Copa Wine Bar | $75 | This local wine bar is celebrating this famous horror book author with a four-course meal with dishes inspired by his home state of Maine.
Friday, Nov. 1

  • ABLDP Familia Fest | 5:30 p.m. | Mi Familia at the Rim | $60+ | In this fundraising event, catch up with community members benefiting the Alexander Briseño Leadership Development Program.
  • “Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse” Live In Concert | 7 p.m. | Majestic Theatre | $25+ | Thwip to this theatre as Miles Morales takes center stage with a live orchestra playing live music from the film’s score.

Saturday, Nov. 2

  • NatureFest | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Mission County Park | Free | Celebrate nature with kids activities, yoga sessions, food trucks, local artwork, and a family hiking challenge.
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News Notes


Coming Soon
  • Portland-based Killer Burger is planting Alamo City roots at 12834 Potranco Rd. The burger chain is set to open next month and offers three patty sizes, unique flavors, vegan + chicken burgers, and made-to-order fries.
Seasonal
  • Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas is offering 2,500 free kids admission with a purchase of an adult ticket on Sunday, Nov. 24. Guests can claim two child tickets per order. The festivities happen at Toyota Field with various dates, specials events, and pricing.
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  • Speaking of Portland. Slow Sunday Motor Club is teaming up with Portland fashion designer and automotive enthusiast Steve “Pelle” Pelletier for a limited merch drop. Location and times haven’t been released yet, but the drop is set to take place on Sunday, Nov. 10 at 8 a.m.
Plan Ahead
  • Thinking about Thanksgiving? Central Market is offering chef-prepared meals now through Monday, Nov. 25 at 6 p.m. Start your online order here and choose from the traditional turkey meal, turkey breast meal, beef tenderloin meal, chicken parmesan casserole, and more.
Watch
  • Author and video creator Geo Rutherford is celebrating October with her Haunted Hydrology series. In the latest installment, she covers the Texas Permian Basin and its “zombie wells.” Watch if you dare.
Sports
  • It’s the month in review for the Stars as they rank second in the Central Division. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Dallas Stars with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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