Haunted Forest

World's most haunted forests spook travelers

England’s Wychwood Forest abounds in haunted tales of visitors who feel hands reaching out to touch their shoulders or hear the thunder of invisible horses.

It’s enough to make your spine tingle at the slightest rustle in the leaves. But for every traveler who shies away, there’s another intrigued by that kind of mystery—and the thrill that comes with going deep into the haunted woods. It’s a chance to be an explorer, and any brush with the supernatural makes you feel all the more alive.

Slideshow: See the world's most haunted forests

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Rodeo Houston

RodeoHouston lineup includes Demi Lovato, Austin Mahone, Jason Aldean

A double dose of Texas-bred teen pop highlights the current round of RodeoHouston performers, which also includes a few familiar hat acts.

Dallas girl Demi Lovato and San Antonio breakout Austin Mahone top the list, taking the rotating Reliant Stadium stage March 3 during what's sure to be a sellout show. Lovato, currently a judge on "The X Factor," performed in 2010 alongside the Jonas Brothers.

Also making the lineup are returning acts Toby Keith (Feb. 25), Jason Aldean (March 11) and Luke Bryan (March 16).

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Development in Midtown on an upswing

After more than a decade, a plan for a six-acre "Superblock" in Midtown is finally taking shape.

A high-end apartment building is slated for one end of the site, and a public park is planned on the other end.

"It's been a long time working on that deal," said Ric Campo, CEO of Camden Property Trust, the Houston-based developer that owns half of the land and will build the apartments there. "It's one of the most significant sites on that part of town."

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in the spirit of halloween

Extreme Pumpkins.com - Pumpkin carving at its wildest!

At what point did the carving of pumpkins turn into a "cute" event? When did boys stop carving pumpkins and moms start? Where did we lose touch with one of the years coolest events?

Today we will seize back this ritual. Today is the day we throw away those safe, cute carving tools. Today we will buy a big, ugly, pumpkin so large one man cannot lift or move it. Today. We will carve that sumbitch into something ugly and plop it on the front porch. October 31st we will light it brightly enough to give visiting children suntans.

Pumpkin carving is reborn.


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Halloween Visits

Ran across this on CNN that listed 6 Halloween Destinations, granted none are in Houston but being its that time of year for scary visits I thought I would share them

6 destinations with a dark side

(CNN) -- The "official" night set aside for ghosts and goblins is nearly here, but if you're bewitched by the macabre and the supernatural, there are plenty of places that provide spooky sensations year-round. You won't need a costume to take in these attractions, but if you're looking for ideas on what to wear on October 31, you might find some inspiration from these historic -- and sometimes horrific -- destinations.

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