Ok, ok, we admit it. We're not the only people to capture Austin's interesting stories. Which is why we were so excited to interview Andy Garrison, Radio/TV/Film professor at University of Texas, and Austinite Juan Valadez. They co-founded a course called East Austin Stories to teach students how to tell local stories through film.

Andy and Juan had a lot to share, so we're double-dipping with videos today. Stick around for both parts to get the big picture:

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Julia Rocchi

Julia Rocchi is the managing editor for the National Trust. By day she wrangles content; by night (and weekends), she shops local, travels to story-rich places, and walks around looking up at buildings.

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