On The Back Story, we take a look at the history of drive-in theaters in Austin. Drive-ins have had a resurgence during the pandemic.
STORY: https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/when-the-big-drive-in-movie-theaters-kept-austinites-entertained/269-a9303440-79ea-4cfd-8dbb-4d11ca837cfc
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