Since the novel-turned-movie-turned-television series began, it has provided an increase of jobs, income and opportunity to the Austin community, and this has become yet another reason for the production ensemble to celebrate.

Last Saturday, the cast and crew of Friday Night Lights gathered at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum to honor the football drama's second season. They toasted to their season 2, and for the further development, prosperity and progress of the city that has become their second home.

"With all the new incentives from the Texas Film Commission that are coming up now, I hope that a lot more projects come in and we can steal them back from Louisiana and New Mexico," Kevin Saunders said. "This is the place to film. I really believe it. A lot of projects have been filmed here. I think it's gonna be great."

E! Online has also posted some breaking casting news for Friday Night Lights. The series was reported to be filming in Brownsville, Texas, and will be needing Hispanic men and women 30 years old and above to appear as extras. Reports say that the episode being show will include a recreation of a border town.

E! Online added some spoilers, as the season 2 opener will hold a lot of dramatic twists and turns. One would be Taylor's coming new baby while Coach Eric Taylor is away in Austin. There is also some whispers about a much-awaited and highly anticipated romance and a tragedy of death.

Friday Night Lights premieres its second season on October 5.