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Built in 1886 by cattle baron Jesse Driskill, Austin’s grand Driskill Hotel has seen marble floors, high society — and plenty of ghost stories. But the real lesson isn’t about spirits in the halls, it’s about how the past lingers without controlling today. In this episode of The T-Chromosome Daily, Tweed Scott reminds us: the past may whisper, but the pen is still in your hand.  

Show Notes 

Today’s nugget: “The past may linger, but the present is yours to write.” 

The Driskill Hotel in Austin has long been one of Texas’ crown jewels — and one of its most famous haunted spots. From cigar smoke in empty rooms to children’s laughter in quiet halls, the stories remind us that the past always leaves traces. 

In this episode, Tweed shares: 

• The history of the Driskill Hotel, built in 1886 as the grandest hotel west of the Mississippi.
• Some of the legendary ghost stories tied to the building and its founder, Jesse Driskill.
• A reflection on how our own pasts can “haunt” us with mistakes, regrets, or doubts.
• The reminder that while the past leaves echoes, it doesn’t get to write today’s chapter — we do.

Key Takeaway:
Honor your past, but don’t let it chain you down. The whispers may linger, but the story of today belongs to you.

Closing Note:
Thanks for listening. If today’s story spoke to you, share it with a friend and invite them along for the ride. I’ll be back tomorrow with another Texas-flavored nugget on The T-Chromosome Daily.
 

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