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Convict Hill Road
“In the 1880′s a budget crunch led the state of Texas to bring convicts in to the area to work the quarry. 8 convicts died while working and were buried in the area known as Convict Hill. These convicts now haunt the road” - Streets of Fear – Convict Hill Road – FEARNet. Is There Anything Paranormal or Mysterious About Convict Hill Road? by SMiles Lewis In early October of 2009 I was contacted by an associate producer for the online webisode series “Streets of Fear” who was wanting to know if I knew anything paranormal or mysterious about Convict Hill Road here in Austin, Texas. The online series is part of the horror lineup of programming offered at Fear Net dot com that focuses on ultra brief media bytes exploring stories of American … Read entire article »
Copies of FATE Magazine Donated by Craig Woolheater
Our recent lecture event featuring British Fortean Cryptozoologist Jonathan Downes attracted many attendees from across Texas. Among those making the trip from out of town to meet and hear Jon Downes speak was Texas Bigfoot Research Conservancy member Craig Woolheater. Besides helping coordinate the non-profit field research and annual public education events for the TBRC, Craig has also recently become the owner and manager of two very popular anomaly oriented websites, Cryptomundo.com and UFOmystic.com Before Mr. Downes’ lecture on the Texas Blue Dogs and Chupacabras, Craig handed me a gift bag filled with archival goodies – classic copies of FATE Magazine. Craig, Jon, the Downse’s hosts Richie and Naomi, I and others met up for conversation over TexMex cuisine before bidding our friends from across the pond a fond farewell. Among the copies … Read entire article »
Filed under: Books, Collections, Fortean, Magazines, News
WEIRD Magazine Interviews SMiles Lewis of the Austin Anomaly Archives
WEIRD Magazine Interviews SMiles Lewis of the Austin Anomaly Archives WeirD – AnomalyArchives – 74 Read the Entire Issue Online: issuu.com/weirdmagazine/ W: Welcome to Weird Magazine. It’s been a while. Tell readers about the Anomaly Archives? SAI: Hi Russell. It’s great to talk with you again. Thanks for the opportunity to tell you readers about the Anomaly Archives. The Anomaly Archives is the lending library of the Scientific Anomalies Institute (S.A.I.), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that seeks the preservation and dissemination of scientific research into anomalous phenomena, research into and analysis of our accumulated collections and the education of the public regarding scientific investigations into these many mysterious phenomena. Our collection houses over 2000 books as well as research materials that includes videos, government documents, magazines, and personal correspondence donated from a variety of people in … Read entire article »
Filed under: Archived Posts, Austin, Books, Cryptozoology, Fortean, News, Parapsychology, Science, UFOs
Anomaly Archives Presents Fortean Cryptozoologist Jonathan Downes
The Anomaly Archives Presents: Fortean Cryptozoologist Jonathan Downes Saturday, March 20th 1:30-3:30pm CST 12593 Research Blvd., Suite 302, Austin, Texas 78759 “Cryptozoology’s answer to Hunter Thompson” – Nick Redfern [Jon Downes at Loch Ness in 2005] The Anomaly Archives welcomes British Fortean researcher Jon Downes to Austin, Texas for a lecture on all things anomalous, Fortean, cryptozoological and UFOlogical. Please join us at the Anomaly Archives lending library (located at 12593 Research Blvd., Suite 302) from 1 to 5pm, Saturday, March 20th for an enlightening lecture from one of the world’s leading cryptozoological field investigators. This lecture event is FREE, however, a $5 donation is respectfully requested for those wishing to help support the Anomaly Archives in its non-profit community education, outreach and research efforts. Jonathan Downes is the Director of the British-based Center for Fortean Zoology, the world’s only full-time group … Read entire article »
Filed under: Austin, Cryptozoology, Events, Fortean
First Anomaly Archives Meetup of 2010
Join us at the First Anomaly Archives Meetup of 2010 this Saturday at the Austin History Center from 3-4pm. (See end of email for venue details) Sponsoring this meetup and venue is the local Austin Mufon chapter headed by Anomaly Archives board member Mike DeGroff. The monthly Austin Mufon meeting is 1-4pm the first Saturday of most months. As this is our first official “MeetUp” we’ll be answering questions about the organization, its mission, projects and goals, etc. We may watch a video or two, talk about books we’re reading, and generally talking about a wide variety of anomalous subjects. We’ll also be giving away a couple of books to some lucky attendees. Kind of like a door prize. Details at the meeting. Also, after the meeting, if there’s enough interest, perhaps we can retire to some … Read entire article »
SMiles Lewis is guest on Paranormal Response TV live in Austin, Tuesday Night
RESCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 2nd! SMiles Lewis is guest on Paranormal Response TV live in Austin, Tuesday Night “People Often Fear What They Don’t Understand” Paranormal Response The Paranormal Response Team Paranormal Response – People often fear what they don’t understand Join the Paranormal Response Team LIVE Tuesday Night on Austin Community TeleVision as they welcome their guest, SMiles Lewis, to talk about the Anomaly Archives lending library, UFOs and other Anomalous Phenomena. Tune in to Austin cable Channel 10 from 9-10pm CST Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 – Hosts Sara & Kristi will discuss with SMiles Lewis the various areas of overlap between paranormal and UFO investigations. Check out these interesting episodes exploring Lucid Dreams, Marfa Mystery Lights and the UFO world of Freeman: SMiles Lewis is guest on Paranormal Response TV live in Austin, Tuesday Night … Read entire article »
Filed under: Austin, Events, Fortean, Parapsychology, Science, UFOs















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