Austinist: Friday Night Lights to Light Away from Austin?

Dad

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 11:20:15 -0600

I agree with the post on slatecast.com that the city can pay, to keep the production in town.

Aaron

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:16:00 -0600

Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can't Lose! Not that I watch or anything.

heh

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 17:43:43 -0600

Hopefully they'll keep it around, the production makes for lots of local jobs. On any given shooting day theres a over a hundred local gaffers, electricians, caterers and other contractors there keeping things running smooth. I've been to that village inn in Las Cruces... doesn't quite compare to Guero's... or Austin in general..

trza

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 15:43:01 -0600

Hey y'all, interesting update. Thanks for the info. I spotted Kyle Chandler, aka "coach", dining @ Guero's last night. So Tex-Mex restaurants on South Congress would apparently take a hit if the production moved out. Just to nitpick, Las Cruces happens to be in southern New Mexico. I must say that if Austin loses the show, I'd be happy that LC gets it, since it's my other hometown. It would be fun to see the kids partying out in the desert or grubbing at Village Inn. Then it really would remind me of high school.