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UTRGV Brownsville Named One of the Most Haunted Campuses in Texas by Amanda A. Taylor
The Regiment Hall is said to be a haunted location near Fort Brown, which is located near the UTRGV Brownsville Campus. Photo: David Pike/UTRGV RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – What is it that is so appealing about ghost stories? Is it the thrill of being a part of something out of this world? Is it a glimpse into the possibility that just maybe we aren’t alone or that there’s an afterlife? Whatever the reasons are, people love ghost stories. At the UTRGV campus in Brownsville, ghost stories seem to run rampant. In a recent article released by San Antonio Express-News, the UTRGV Brownsville campus was named one of the most haunted campuses in Texas. The article claims that the campus is haunted by cavalrymen and a woman in Victorian-style clothing. Books are said to fly off the shelves of the university library and a lonely jukebox will strike up a tune whenever the spirits see fit. The History D r. A n t h o n y K n o p p , professor emeritus of history, said Brownsville is one of the oldest areas in the Rio Grande Valley. The UTRGV Brownsville campus is set near the historic Fort Brown, which includes an old hospital building and morgue that housed people plagued by the yellow fever virus. “Matamoros, across the river from us (Brownsville),
goes back to the time of the American Revolution, so there has been people and communities here for a very long time, and there have been various buildings constructed here,” he said. “When some of them go back as far as they do, this is the kind of thing that invites speculation about ghostly hauntings that might have occurred. Especially here
Valley,” and is considered the resident ‘cucuy’ expert. He said he’s heard plenty of ghost stories throughout this lifetime, including some stories from the UTRGV Edinburg campus. “I have heard people talk about ghosts and there are some restrooms on campus (Edinburg) that if you go there at the wrong time, you could encounter poltergeists
“I don’t believe there are stories that should be dismissed because ‘Oh, ghosts are not real,’” he said. “There are stories that we should study and kind of relish because of what they say about the human condition more than anything else. But also, because if they turn out to be true, that’s pretty freakin’ cool, right?” Knopp admits that he’s a
on the Fort Brown field where the hospital was and the morgue, and all kinds of places that invite that kind of speculation and experience.” D r. D a v i d B o w l e s , UTRGV assistant professor in the Department of Literatures and Cultural Studies, authored the book “Ghosts of the Rio Grande
and things like that,” he said. “Definitely, some spooky stuff happens in this area.”
skeptic when it comes to the supernatural and he’s never seen a ghost, at least not to his knowledge. But, he does acknowledge peoples experiences and chooses not to discredit them. “Whatever brought that experience to them, it’s their experience and I try to appreciate that,” he said.
The Human Experience Bowles believes that, regardless if you’re a believer or a skeptic, the ghost stories people tell should not be dismissed, as they are still human experiences.
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Evelyn Kyle Carrell May 2, 1921 - September 19, 2018 Benbrook, TX- Evelyn Kyle Carrell, 97, entered the Lord’s Heavenly Kingdom on September 19, 2018. Mrs. Carrell, a longtime resident of Los Fresnos, TX passed away peacefully at her home i n Benbrook , TX, surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 2, 1921 in Mercedes, TX to Annie and Coin Kyle. She married the love of her life, JW Carrell Sr. on March 9, 1941 at the Los Fresnos United Methodist Church. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, her husband JW Carrell, Sr., her son Floyd Wayne Carrell, infant grandson Colby Carrell, great granddaughter Rebecca Niehaus, infant twin great-great granddaughters Amber and Autumn Gagne, son- in- law James Ashely, Sr., daughter- in- law Eva Carrell and sister Gladys Faye Morris. Evelyn, along with her husband JW, were members of the first graduating class of Los Fresnos High School in 1939. She was the last living member of her class. Evelyn received her BA Degree in elementary education from Pan American College in Edinburg, TX in 1954. She then began her teaching career at Los Fresnos Elementary School. She received her Master’s Degree in Reading from Texas A&M University in 1969. Evelyn was an elementary school teacher, reading lab specialist, assistant elementary principal, and curriculum supervisor until her retirement in 1986. In April of 2016 Evelyn was recognized at the Centennial Celebration as the oldest living graduate of Los Fresnos High School. She also led the October 2016 homecoming parade. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, a longtime member of Los Fresnos United Methodist Church where she was Sunday School Teacher and MYF sponsor. She was also a member of UMW where she held several positions, taught bible school, was a Brownie and Girl Scout leader. Her favorite hobbies were reading and sewing. Evelyn was also involved in numerous other activities in her church and community. Evelyn is survived by her children, Ruth Anne Cole (Buster) of Columbus, TX; Linda Kay Ashley of Springfield, OR, Buddy Carrell (Pelma) of Tracy, CA, L.C. Carrell (Denise) of Lott, TX, Janet Patton (George) of Benbrook, TX, Nancy Bolt (Tommy) of Port Neches, TX, her sister Anna Cordelia Falcon (Jack) of Quartzite, AZ as well as 20 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, 10 great-great grandchildren, one niece and four nephews. Evelyn and JW were interned side by side at a graveside service officiated by sons-in-law Dr. Charles Cole and George Patton at Mont Meta Memorial Park in San Benito, TX on October 20, 2018.
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