Amanda Wright
Amanda Wright writes about culture from Austin — film, music, the occasional sports moment that becomes a culture moment. She left a magazine job for OwlyTimes because she wanted to file faster than monthly. Drafts read like a friend's text; the reporting is the slow part.
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Entertainment400 Horses Casino Opens at 100 Irvine Flats Road
S&K Gaming LLC opened the 35,000-square-foot 400 Horses casino at 100 Irvine Flats Road on May 5 to honor the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People day.
EntertainmentErik Fleming sentenced to two years in Matthew Perry ketamine case
Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett sentenced Erik Fleming to two years in prison for his role in the fatal supply of ketamine linked to actor Matthew Perry's death.
SportsDelila Gooden braves Detroit downpour for lone Osborn cross practice
Sophomore Delila Gooden braved a heavy Detroit rainstorm to attend lone cross country practice at Osborn High School, helping coach Matthew Eichstaedt.
SportsAmazon Targets Multi-Billion Dollar Broadcast Ad Market
Amazon VP Tanner Elton announces the company now competes directly with traditional broadcast networks for multi-billion dollar annual ad commitments.
EntertainmentAmazon MGM Renews Key Prime Video Series at 2026 Upfronts
Amazon MGM Studios officially greenlit a series adaptation of Rebecca Yarros’s fantasy bestseller Fourth Wing during its 2026 Upfront presentation today.
SportsGambling apps fueled addiction for 26-year-old Jason
Jason, a 26-year-old, shares his recovery journey after digital gambling apps led to a severe addiction, exposing the risks hidden in modern sports betting.
SportsAtalanta downs Milan 3-2 as home fans boo at San Siro
Atalanta defeated AC Milan 3-2 at the San Siro stadium as frustrated home fans booed the team following a poor defensive display and a red card for Leao.
SportsBarcelona fans display massive mosaic at Camp Nou for El Clásico
FC Barcelona supporters unveiled a massive mosaic at Camp Nou before the El Clásico match against Real Madrid to display club identity and team defiance.
EntertainmentJustin Bieber performs for tech and defense elites in Montecito
Justin Bieber performed for an exclusive group of tech and defense leaders at a private WNDR event hosted by Jeffrey Katzenberg in Montecito last week.
SportsNuggets front office faces roster questions after early playoff exit
The Denver Nuggets front office faces difficult roster decisions after a disappointing early playoff exit, prompting a review of the current team structure.
SportsThunder in trouble after Gilgeous-Alexander picks up fourth foul
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander picked up his fourth foul in the third quarter against the Lakers, forcing the Oklahoma City Thunder to adjust at Paycom Center.
EntertainmentAI-generated video of Cruise and Pitt sparks Hollywood labor fears
An Irish filmmaker used a Chinese AI model to create a realistic video of Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt fighting, fueling labor fears across Hollywood today.