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Halloween spooktacular: Top 10 scariest haunted houses in Houston

Halloween is near: Check out the top 10 haunted houses in Houston.

Halloween is still several weeks away, leaving plenty of time to plan your parties and figure out your costumes. But that doesn't mean you can't start celebrating. The Bayou City's haunted houses are roaring to go, and ready to scare the daylights out of all who enter. We asked Houstonians to list the creepiest abodes around town. Below are two of the top 10 scariest haunted houses in H-Town, according to the city's residents.

Creepy Hollow Haunted House
Creepy Hollow tops the list, receiving the most votes by a landslide. The overwhelming favorite, named the scariest haunt in Texas, is reportedly so frightening that some adults don't make it all the way through. "You really feet like you got your money's worth," said one ABC13 viewer. Creepy Hollow is open Thursday through Friday from 7 pm - 12 am and Sunday from 7-10 pm, now through November 4. Tickets: $30 per person. Go big and pay an extra $10 per person to skip to the front of the line.
12872 Valley Vista Dr., Rosharon

Fearshire Farms
You may have seen Fearshire Farms on the Travel Channel's "Halloween's Craziest" series. Allegedly haunted (for real), the 1900s farm house is situated in a corn field (cue the spooky music) and the grounds include a family cemetery. Fearshire Farms is open various days and times, including September 29 and 30, as well as several dates in October. Click here for the full schedule. Tickets: $20-$30 per person. Active military, police, fire and EMS members receive free admission.
1100 S Walker St., Angleton

Click the video below for more details about all 10 haunted houses, and head to our news partners at ABC13.com for the full story.

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Texas romances as 3rd best state for singles in 2026 report

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Texans are in the right place to find love.

Finding love in the Lone Star State is easier than almost anywhere else in the country, so says a new study.

Texas ranked as the third best state for singles in WalletHub's annual "Best and Worst States for Singles" report, which compared all 50 states based on their "dating economics" (cost of living metrics and date-related costs like average price for coffee or a haircut), dating opportunities (such as an "openness to relationships" score or the share of single adults), and a romance and fun ranking (calculated based on various entertainment venues and attractions per capita).

WalletHub said Texas is the fourth most "romantic and fun" state for singles, and it ranked No. 6 nationally for its ample dating opportunities. In the dating economics category, Texas came in 18th.

Additionally, Texas tied with California for the most movie theaters per capita, and it landed in a four-way tie with California, New York, and Florida for the highest number of restaurants per capita.

In Houston, several local restaurants are gearing up for a romantic Valentine's Day weekend with dinner and drink specials. Or singles can skip a traditional dinner and instead impress their date by taking them to a romantic Valentine's-themed event.

The report's author said Texas offers "endless opportunities" for singles to find love because of its diversity, dense population, and its numerous date venues. Texans are also much more open to relationships than residents in other states, the report found.

"People in the Lone Star State are less likely than people in most states to show signs of 'attachment avoidance,' or discomfort with intimacy, based on nationwide psychological surveys," the report said. "In other words, if you’re looking for commitment, Texas is a good place to search."

WalletHub also gave a small shout-out to Texas' booming economy and high employment growth rates, which show the state has "a robust job market and expanding opportunities for workers across a wide range of industries."

The top 10 best states for singles in 2026 are:

No. 1 – Florida
No. 2 – New York
No. 3 – Texas
No. 4 – California
No. 5 – Illinois
No. 6 – Wisconsin
No. 7 – Pennsylvania
No. 8 – Massachusetts
No. 9 – Ohio
No. 10 – Minnesota

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