Buckle Up, Buttercup, Because We're Headed to Texas (But Not Really)
Ever since Matthew McConaughey started selling us Lincoln cars with his smooth Southern charm, Texas has held a certain mystique. Maybe it's the wide-open spaces, the ten-gallon hats, or the sheer number of things that can try to kill you there (seriously, have you seen the size of those mosquitos?). Whatever the reason, you might be wondering if the sirens of the hit show 9-1-1 ever wailed their way down to the Lone Star State.
Well, hold your horses (and hopefully not your chaps in any future rodeo mishaps), because the answer is a resounding no. 9-1-1 stays firmly planted in sunny California, dealing with the earthquakes, mudslides, and general Hollywood mayhem that come with the territory.
But Wait! There's More Texas in These Here Parts...
Now, before you start planning a protest march demanding Texification of the 118 firehouse (because let's be honest, who wouldn't want to see Chimney rocking a cowboy hat?), there is a little wrinkle in this dusty story. There's a spin-off show, bless its little heart, called 9-1-1: Lone Star. This show features Captain Owen Strand, a firefighter with more baggage than a DFW airport carousel, who heads down to Austin, Texas, to lead a whole new firehouse crew.
So, if you're hankering for that sweet Texas tea and some firefighting action, 9-1-1: Lone Star is your huckleberry. Just be prepared for Owen Strand's brooding almost as much as the Texas heat.
Now You Know (Almost More Than You Ever Needed To About 9-1-1)
So there you have it, folks. The thrilling tale of how 9-1-1 doesn't go to Texas, but its feisty, Stetson-wearing cousin 9-1-1: Lone Star does. Now you can impress your friends at your next trivia night with this obscure knowledge, or you can just use it as an excuse to finally watch that show everyone's been raving about.
Either way, just remember: when it comes to emergencies, call 9-1-1 (or 9-1-1: Lone Star if you're in Austin) – and maybe avoid wrestling any alligators while you wait for help to arrive.
