# Paranormal folklore in Texas

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/paranormal-folklore-in-texas
> Updated: 2026-08-25T01:28:12.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Texas is home to various locations noted for reported paranormal activity and folklore. The Jefferson Hotel in East Texas, built in 1851, is recognized for legends involving “phantom children,” a “crying bride,” and general poltergeist activity.

Other notable sites include the Driskill Hotel in Austin, which reportedly features a “ghost boy,” and the USS Lexington in Corpus Christi, where visitors report hearing sounds of historical combat. Additional legends include the ‘Light of Saratoga’ on Bragg Road and the Devil’s Backbone in the Texas Hill Country.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Haunted locations in Texas

Several locations in Texas, including the Driskill Hotel, USS Lexington, and Bragg Road, are famous for reported hauntings and local folklore.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/haunted-locations-in-texas

### 2026-07-26: Jefferson Hotel in Texas Named One of the State's Most Haunted

The historic Jefferson Hotel in Texas, built in 1851, is famed for hauntings including phantom children, a crying bride, and poltergeist activity.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jefferson-hotel-in-texas-named-one-of-the-states-most-haunted

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