Lyons News

Convicted murderer Charles Dean Hood became part of a history-making event June 17.

Pending the results of two Supreme Court appeals, the first lethal injection in Texas since September will take place today at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Walls Unit.

A motion to stay the execution of 40-year-old Derrick Sonnier was granted late Tuesday afternoon by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.

Billye Yaklin of Wheelock, Texas, and Joe Barton of Houston, Texas are proud to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Tracey Colleen Barton, to John Bertell Landolt III, son of ... via Theeagle.com

VINCE NEIL Schedules Solo Tour Dates - Feb. 7, 2008 MA-TLEY CRAoeE singer Vince Neil has scheduled the following dates: Mar. via BlabberMouth.net

“We do it from a historical basis, because that's what Martin used to change the world.”

While many Texans are looking forward to a three-day weekend, organizers of Martin Luther King Jr. via The Herald Democrat

New Beginnings Christian Center of Marshall will host a Valentine banquet 6 p.m. Feb. via Marshall News Messenger

An 18-wheeler carrying thousands of gallons of methanol has overturned in Burleson County, blocking Texas 36. via KBTX-TV Bryan

“I can walk out of my store and see the blockade. They have been letting a few people in to get home, and an ambulance and police, but other than that, we haven't seen anybody.”

A six-mile stretch of Texas 36 was closed much of Tuesday as crews cleaned more than 2,500 gallons of methanol that spilled from a tanker truck onto the road between Davidson and Lyons. via Theeagle.com

“The truck drifted over to the left hand side when the driver pulled back on he lost control and the 18 wheeler jackknifed, running over the guard rail where it came to rest on top of the bridge.”

The Texas Department of Public Safety has closed Highway 36 from Lyons to Caldwell. via KXXV-TV Waco

“It is a win-win for both entities and residents.”

Who is The Courier's High School "Fan"-tastic Football Player of the Week? Joe Simmons, Caney Creek: Senior quarterback ran the ball 25 times for 215 yards and four touchdowns and threw for 101 yards and ... via Houston Community Newspapers Online

RESOURCES PLANNING A TRIP • Getting there: To reach the Birch Creek unit from Houston, take U.S. 290 west to Brenham, then exit onto Texas 36 north through Somerville to Lyons. via Houston Chronicle