Any way you say it – THoF, The Hall, Y’alls Hall, The Hall of Shame, it will always be the one, the only, the original, Texas Hall of Fame.

   The Texas Hall of Fame served as a proving ground and showcase stage for talent – new, established, and undiscovered.  Think of most country artists that made it big since 1978 and likely they played The Hall.  Johnny Lyon brought entertainers to the Brazos Valley that most folks would never have had the chance to see in person.  “The THoF was built to be the biggest and destined to be the best”.  This philosophy was borne from the shared experiences of Johnny Lyon and his original partner, Paul Emola.  They knew music, could spot talent and had been in many a dancehall in their day. They combined their talents, and a dream was born.  This site pays tribute to all the musicians, singers, entertainers, patrons, and staff members that shared this dream for over 30 years.  The memories of The Hall will last for generations.  We hope to honor all the folks that shared the good times there over the years. 
 

   Good times with good people never leave us; they live on and become a part of who we are.  Dancehalls come and dancehalls go, but the really, really special ones become a part of legend.

   Though the building is gone, the spirit lives on. Thousands of good nights out led to friendships, marriages, college flings, and maybe a headache or two. But no building is The Texas Hall of Fame. The Texas Hall of Fame is a Saturday night after a long day on the shredder. It's Fireman’s Week, where the state’s best firefighters gathered over pool and beers. It’s the post-game meet up spot, with a dance floor big enough for spinning a pretty gal around. It’s hearing the Aggie Fight Song echo off the walls, and it’s knowing your bartender’s name. The Texas Hall of Fame is bigger than the name, and no new place will succeed just by slapping the name of someone else’s place over their door.
 

  
     Johnny Lyon left a legacy of music and friendships.  He hung on to The Hall through over three decades and only left the game, because he left this world for a better one.  God Bless Johnny F Lyon, Lt. Colonel.