Just when you thought West Texas was only about oil, a new TV series shines a spotlight on its cinematic potential. What could that mean for the local scene?
We have loads of ghost stories and legends and some tales ... true or imagined ... have been made into movies. Most of my top 5 aren't based on actual events but they're all pretty good and they were all "made in Texas".
El Paso buzzes with excitement as 'One Battle After Another' teaser drops. The city scans the scenes with stars like Leonardo DiCaprio and Benicio del Toro to see how the city was used in the film.
Lawmakers in Texas are stepping up their game, offering tax credits and grants to attract more film productions and establish the state as a key player.
It would be the first of what would become hundreds, (at the least), of classic movies filmed at Eaves Movie Ranch starring "A" listers like Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Johnny Cash, Kirk Douglas, Chris Pratt, Peter Fonda and John Wayne.