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Lost El Paso Paranormal, El Paso, TX (2026)

09/07/2026

EPTX: Are you ready to take a walk on the dark side of local history? Join us at the scene of the crime... The True Crime El Paso Walking Tour /Friday, September 11th 👁

This is El Paso's FIRST & ONLY True Crime Tour Experience. Hosted by author Heather Shade (Weird Texas)

SPACE IS LIMITED - Grab tickets NOW at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-true-crime-el-paso-walking-tour-tickets-1998999285675?aff=oddtdtcreator

Let our expert storytellers guide you by lantern-light through the streets & alleyways of Downtown El Paso, on an ORIGINAL outdoor walking tour, of TRUE CRIME history.

Visit the actual sites of notorious crime scenes.

Listen to true tales of local unsolved mysteries.

This is a tour experience crafted specifically for aficionados of the true crime genre.

Visit the former haunting hangout of one of America's most shocking serial killers... Hear the story behind El Paso's most infamous missing couple, never found to this day... Relive the shocking scenes, of the underground Chinatown murders...

See the streets & corners where some of the most well-known outlaws roamed... Wonder at a still-unsolved Downtown murder committed during a President's visit... Learn the scandalous & violent history of the city's brothels & madams...

And dig into even MORE, of DTEP's dark secrets.

*THIS IS NOT A CORNY COPYCAT FRANCHISE TOUR - This is the REAL DEAL... A legit El Paso paranormal history tour, created & led by native El Pasoans with over 13 years of experience in our city.

SPACE WILL BE LIMITED.
Friday, September 11th, 8:00-10:00pm, $20 (+tax) per person
Meet us at: the Mona Bar of Modern Art (410 1/2 East San Antonio Ave, Downtown El Paso TX) at 7:30pm for check-in. Tour DEPARTS PROMPTLY at 8:00pm- so DON'T BE LATE! *Please remember to allow yourself time to find parking!*

*Tickets available at EVENTBRITE*

Brought to you by the amazing team at Lost El Paso Paranormal. Come get Lost with us!

*By purchasing access to this event, you are helping to support a local El Paso business, and WE THANK YOU!*

Disclaimer: Please note that this is an after-dark walking tour through historic areas with uneven terrain. By booking, participants ASSUME ALL RISKS associated, including personal injury or property damage. Lost El Paso Paranormal and its guides are not liable for any incidents, losses, or ghostly encounters that may occur during the event. EACH PURCHASE OF A TICKET REQURES READING + ACCEPTING LIABILITY WAIVER. Parental discretion is advised for younger participants. Anyone under the age of 18 attending an event must be accompanied by an adult.

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN OUTDOOR WALKING TOUR. We recommend that you wear comfortable, seasonal clothing and walking shoes. Some may also wish to bring flashlights, as we do enter into darkened areas. You are welcome to bring your camera.

*If you plan to indulge in alcohol during your evening, please remember to arrange a ride, or arrange a sober driver. Let's have fun, and STAY SAFE. If you need help in safely getting home- PLEASE let one of your tour guides know, we will be happy to assist you!

PLEASE NOTE: ALL TICKETS ARE NON REFUNDABLE. There will be no refunds for late arrivals or no-shows. In case of weather cancellation your tickets may be applied towards a future available event! (AVAILABLE= not already sold out or at full capacity)

09/07/2026

LEGENDARY EL PASO MOMENTS: The Arrest of Johnny Cash, October 1965, El Paso Texas 🎸

"When people think of Johnny Cash, they picture a stern, brooding outlaw walking into Folsom Prison with a guitar slung over his back.

But back in October 1965, the Man in Black wasn't singing for the prisoners—he was sitting in a cell in El Paso, Texas, courtesy of a guitar case packed with an absurd amount of contraband.

It all started when Cash decided to pop over the border to Juárez, Mexico.

He wasn't there for souvenirs or tacos; he was on a procurement mission for his growing addiction to amphetamines and sedatives.

Cash was in El Paso because he had just wrapped up a short concert tour through Texas.

At the time, border towns like Juárez were infamous among touring musicians for having pharmacies where prescription narcotics could be bought over the counter without a doctor's script.

Realizing how close he was to the border after his Texas gig, Cash flew into El Paso International Airport, hopped in a taxi, and took a quick detour across the International Bridge into Juárez specifically to re-up his stash.

After securing his target, Cash strolled back across the International Bridge into El Paso, attempting to play it cool.

Federal narcotics agents, however, were not fooled. They had already received a tip that a high-profile musician was planning a drug run across the border.

And Cash looked less like a casual tourist and more like a guy who hadn’t slept since 1962.

While he bought the drugs across the border in Juárez and brought them back across the bridge, local detectives and U.S. Customs agents tracked him to the airport as he was waiting to board his flight home.

Cash was formally placed under arrest at the El Paso International Airport.

When agents searched his luggage, they opened his guitar case expecting to find six strings and a song.

Instead, they found:

➡ 668 Dexedrine pills (uppers)

➡ 475 Equanil tablets (downers)

➡ Zero actual guitars

To hide nearly 1,200 pills, Cash had shoved them inside the inner lining of the guitar case, as well as inside his socks.

The feds immediately slapped on the cuffs.

The story broke, and the media was in a frenzy.

The prevailing rumor at the moment of his arrest was that Cash had been caught smuggling He**in from Mexico.

Cash was deeply offended by this rumor—not because he was arrested, but because he considered himself a high-class pillhead, not a he**in ju**ie.

He managed to post a $1,500 bond and was released, but not before posing for one of the most famous mugshots in rock 'n' roll history: tired, disheveled, but still looking infuriatingly cool.

🎸 Crossing the Border
October 4, 1965
Cash travels to Juárez, Mexico, purchases a massive stash of amphetamines and sedatives, and walks back across the El Paso border.

🎸 The Guitar Case Bust
October 4, 1965 (Later)
U.S. Customs agents search Cash's luggage at the El Paso International Airport / border point and discover over 1,100 loose pills hidden in his socks and guitar case.

🎸 The Guilty Plea
March 1966
Cash appears in court in El Paso, pleads guilty to a misdemeanor drug charge, pays a $1,000 fine, and receives a suspended sentence.

🎸 The Aftermath and the Legacy
When Cash returned to El Paso for his court date in early 1966, he entered a guilty plea to a misdemeanor charge. The judge gave him a $1,000 fine and a suspended sentence.

While the arrest almost ruined his career in the short term—Grand Ole Opry performances were canceled and conservative country stations pulled his songs—it ultimately cemented his legendary outlaw image.

The El Paso bust proved that Cash didn't just sing about trouble...

He walked right up to the border, stuffed it in his socks, and tried to carry it through customs." BY: Heather Shade

Do YOU love these kind of El Paso stories? 👁 Come JOIN US and hear more in person this FRIDAY, Sep 11th- The True Crime El Paso Walking Tour!

'He strolled across the border line
With dark shades on his face,
No hollow wood or guitar strings
Inside his leather case.

Just eleven hundred little pills
Packed tight in sock and seam—
A runaway freight-train heart rate
For the country-western dream.

The feds in Sun City stood their ground,
The cuffs clicked cold and tight,
And snapped a legendary shot
In faded black and white.

He paid his fine, he walked away,
The outlaw badge well worn:
In an El Paso border bust,
The Man in Black was born.'
~HS ✍🎶

Do you love El Paso history? Get LOST in time with us...

FOLLOW US: 💀 Lost El Paso Paranormal
DINE WITH US: 🍷 Drinks, Haunts, & Restaurants
JOIN THE CONVERSATION: 🗯 Lost El Paso Paranormal Community
MEET THE AUTHOR: ✍ Heather Shade
MEETUP WITH US: 🌳 Paranormal In The Park

09/04/2026

Hear ye, hear ye! 🏰✨ Shade’s Traveling Tales is officially making its way to the Borderlands Renaissance Faire!

Step back in time with us as author Heather Shade of Lost El Paso Paranormal weaves bard-style tales of El Paso’s local legends and folklore, reimagined through a medieval lens.

Whether you're a fan of myth, history, or immersive storytelling, you won't want to miss these enchanted chronicles.

While you're at our booth, you can also:

🧪 Craft Your Own Magic: Visit our interactive Spell Bottle Station to bottle up your own intentions and magic.

🔮 Shop the Mystical: Browse a collection of unique, handmade enchanted goods and treasures.

Dust off your cloak, ready your coins, and come find us in the realm! Which legend are you hoping to hear? 🗡️📜

COME OUT and support this fantastic event!

🎟 Tickets: https://www.borderlandsrf.com/tickets
🌐 Website: www.borderlandsrf.com

09/03/2026

Heather Shade's Paranormal In The Park presents:
GHOST STORIES, LEGENDS, & LORE AT THE PARK (Haddox Family Park /FREE EVENT) 🌳🦉🌛

WHEN: Saturday, September 5th, 2026
Gather, meet, & greet from 6:30pm to 7:00pm
Stories will start right at 7:00pm til 8:00pm

JOIN US! FREE + FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT: We will be meeting at the beautiful Haddox Family Park (2700 Radford St), in historic Central El Paso... Bring the kids, bring the dogs, bring your own blankets or chairs!

For this meetup, we will be meeting in the park to discuss local legends of the Austin Terrace neighborhood...

Including haunted history of locations such as Loretto Academy, Radford School, St. Anthony's Seminary, and more... Guests are also welcome to share their own ghost stories.

Before, or after, the Meetup- We invite you to explore the famous & beloved Annual St. Anthony's Bazaar (just down the street! at St. Anthony’s Seminary, 4601 Hastings Drive), to enjoy a festival of: music, games, dance, fun, art, culture, and of course, GORDITAS! (The Bazaar is taking place from September 5th, though September 7th!)

This park meetup will be FREE, family-friendly, and open to the public- All are welcome! PLEASE NOTE: Anyone under the age of 18 attending an event must be accompanied by an adult.

Park Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Park Amenities:
Dogs allowed
Picnic tables
Slides
Swings
Playground

Brought to you by *Paranormal In The Park*

Meetups will be hosted by the ghostly tour guides of Lost El Paso Paranormal.

Do you have a fascination with the paranormal? Do you like ghost stories, and haunted history? Do you have an interest in spooky things, the strange, and the unexplained?

This is a meetup group for those who have an interest in the paranormal including: haunted history, local legends & lore, spirits & ghosts, UFOs, cryptozoology, and many other types of unexplained mysteries...

BECOME AN OFFICIAL PitP MEMBER ON THE MEETUP APP:
https://www.meetup.com/paranormal-in-the-park/

We gather at various parks each month to enjoy the evening atmosphere, and some paranormal conversation.

Come meet others who share your interest in these fascinating topics... We look forward to meeting up with you!

Please contact us at 915.503.8960 with any questions.

09/03/2026

VINTAGE VIEW... Antique image looking out over our city of El Paso Texas, circa 1890s ⭐

This would have been taken in the Sunset Heights area, 'Satterthwaite Addition' sign is visible in the foreground.

"Originally platted as Satterthwaite's addition to the city of El Paso, Sunset Heights was one of the first planned residential subdivisions in the country. New York native J. Fisher Satterthwaite developed the area, which was later renamed in a newspaper contest." (HMdb .org)

JOIN US TOMORROW NIGHT to dive into the history & mystery of this historic neighborhood in person! The Sunset Heights Ghost Walk 👁🌛✨

Do you love El Paso history? Get LOST in time with us...

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09/03/2026

LEGENDARY LOCATION: Former McNary Mansion/St. Anthony's Seminary (4601 Hastings Dr), El Paso Texas

"This location plays host to one of our favorite El Paso traditions... The Bazaar at St. Anthony’s Seminary. But behind the annual games, festive lights, and delicious food lies a rich, dramatic history and a few spirits that never truly left...

"Long before it was a sanctuary, this place was a grand showpiece built for a prominent El Paso figure.

James Graham McNary was a powerhouse in the early 1900s—a banker, lumber baron, and director in several of the city's largest corporations. By thirty-five, he was one of the most influential leaders in El Paso's commercial life.

To match his ambition, he envisioned an equally extraordinary residence.

Construction began in 1916 after businessman and banker purchased the site, and the estate was completed a year later in 1917.

Located in the historic area near Austin Terrace and El Paso High School, it later became a notable local landmark.

McNary commissioned Myron Hunt—the acclaimed architect behind the Rose Bowl and the Huntington Library—to design a sprawling mansion nestled on over three acres in the historic Austin Terrace neighborhood.

The estate was breathtaking.

Surrounding the residence were lavish, Mediterranean-style gardens featuring stone fountains, hidden grottos, terraced walkways, and secluded courtyards—traces of which remain visible today.

McNary was famous for hosting high-society, Great Gatsby-style galas where live orchestra music floated across the neighborhood late into the night... 🥂🎶

However, the glamour was short-lived.

Following the financial collapse of the Great Depression, McNary lost his fortune and was forced to abandon the estate.

For years, the mansion sat vacant.

The formal gardens grew wild and overgrown, wrapping the decaying estate in mystery.

Naturally, urban legends began to sprout:

🥂 The Phantom Gala: Neighbors claimed that on quiet nights, the faint sound of big-band music, laughter, and clinking glasses could be heard echoing across the dark grounds.

🌿 Garden Apparitions: Dark figures and wandering lights were frequently reported drifting among the overgrown grottos and tangled walkways.

👁 Shadowy Rituals: Rumors swirled of midnight trespassers, occult gatherings, and illicit rituals taking place inside the abandoned structure.

The property found new life on January 1, 1936, when Mexican Franciscans of the Sts. Peter and Paul Province from Michoacán, Mexico, acquired and consecrated the grounds as St. Anthony’s Seminary.

Yet, converting the estate into a sacred space didn't completely quiet the strange phenomena:

🤫 The Phantom Friar: Visitors and staff have reported seeing the spectral figure of a Franciscan monk in traditional robes pacing the quiet hallways and garden paths, disappearing through closed doors.

🎼 Disembodied Chants: Late at night, some have heard low, melancholic Gregorian chanting echoing through empty chapels and corridors.

🌬 Cold Spots & Whispers: People exploring the historic sections often report sudden temperature drops and the sensation of being watched from the upper balconies.

When the Franciscans took over the estate in 1936, the mansion transformed into a sanctuary of study and prayer.

But as the decades rolled on, keeping the sprawling historic property running required community support.

In 1963, the friars launched a modest fundraiser to help cover utility bills and support the theological education of young seminarians. What started as a simple gathering quickly blossomed into one of El Paso’s most cherished borderland traditions: the annual St. Anthony’s Seminary Bazaar.

For over six decades, every Labor Day weekend, thousands of locals gather on the former McNary estate.

The quiet gardens and stone courtyards come alive with the sound of live music, carnival sounds, cake walks, and games of Lotería.

Most famous of all are the legendary, hand-pressed gorditas and red enchiladas—a culinary staple that brings generations of El Pasoans back year after year... 🌮

Today, El Pasoans know this magnificent estate best as a place of community, faith, and celebration.

And- it is happening THIS WEEKEND (September 5th - 7th), so if you visit, take a moment to look past the festivities...

Beneath the modern traditions are decades of luxury, ruin, faith, and shadow... and if you look closely enough into the garden pathways, you just might catch a glimpse of the past looking back at you." BY: Heather Shade

JOIN US Sept 5th- before OR after you visit the Bazaar- for ghost stories, legends & lore, just around the corner! GHOST STORIES, LEGENDS, & LORE AT THE PARK (Haddox Family Park /FREE EVENT) 6:30-8:00pm 👻🌳

'Beneath the shadow of the desert sky,
A grand estate where distant echoes lie.

Once filled with laughter, velvet, and champagne,
Where golden music drifted down the lane.

When fortune faded and the nights grew cold,
The wild vines tangled round the story told—

Of phantom songs that drift across the lawn,
And spectral lights that vanish with the dawn.

Then sacred hands restored the silent stone,
A place of peace where quiet prayers were known.

Now festive lights softly illume the night,
And merry voices fill the air with light.

Yet deep within the garden's shadowed shade,
The gentle ghosts of history never fade.'
~HS ✍

Do you love El Paso history? Get LOST in time with us...

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DINE WITH US: 🍷 Drinks, Haunts, & Restaurants
JOIN THE CONVERSATION: 🗯 Lost El Paso Paranormal Community
MEET THE AUTHOR: ✍ Heather Shade
MEETUP WITH US: 🌳 Paranormal In The Park

09/02/2026

VINTAGE VIEW... Friars on the Bassett Center Super Slide in El Paso Texas, August 1968 🎢 weeee!

PHOTO DESCRIPTION: "El Paso Times archive photo captures singing seminarians (often referred to locally as monks or friars in robes) from St. Anthony's Seminary enjoying the Super Slide at the old Bassett Center in El Paso, August 1968." Photo Credit: El Paso Times

DON'T MISS: THIS WEEKEND, THE 63rd ANNUAL St. Anthony’s Bazaar in El Paso! 🌮🍗🎟🎨🎉🎶

September 5th - 7th, Food, games, music, and family fun. Bring your friends and family out to celebrate, grab some delicious eats, and enjoy the community spirit.

Originally established by the Franciscan friars to help raise funds for seminary utility bills and support the theological studies of young men studying for the priesthood.

Over the decades, it grew into one of the city's largest annual Labor Day weekend kermeses, famous for its community gathering, music, and long lines for homemade gorditas and enchiladas.

Location:
St. Anthony Seminary Grounds
4601 Hastings Dr, El Paso, TX
FREE & Family Friendly

Do you love El Paso history? Get LOST in time with us...

FOLLOW US: 💀 Lost El Paso Paranormal
DINE WITH US: 🍷 Drinks, Haunts, & Restaurants
JOIN THE CONVERSATION: 🗯 Lost El Paso Paranormal Community
MEET THE AUTHOR: ✍ Heather Shade
MEETUP WITH US: 🌳 Paranormal In The Park

08/31/2026

VINTAGE VIEW... Antique image of Cloudcroft, New Mexico in 1909 🌲

PHOTO DESCRIPTION READS: "Cloudcroft, up in the mountains, was a popular place for El Pasoans to visit during the summer. This postcard, made from a photo by Jim Alexander, was sent to Miss Wanda Race in 1909. The sender wrote, "Do you recognize any thing or any body in this picture?"

(via El Paso Museum of History)

Do you love El Paso history? Get LOST in time with us...

FOLLOW US: 💀 Lost El Paso Paranormal
DINE WITH US: 🍷 Drinks, Haunts, & Restaurants
JOIN THE CONVERSATION: 🗯 Lost El Paso Paranormal Community
MEET THE AUTHOR: ✍ Heather Shade
MEETUP WITH US: 🌳 Paranormal In The Park

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