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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SportsHawks Take 2-1 Lead Over Knicks Heading Into Saturday Game 4
The Atlanta Hawks hold a 2-1 series lead over the New York Knicks after winning two straight games by one point at State Farm Arena before Saturday's Game 4.
SportsPadres Rally Past Rockies as Vodnik Falters in Ninth-Inning Collapse
Victor Vodnik surrendered a three-run lead in the ninth inning, allowing the San Diego Padres to rally past the Colorado Rockies for a 10-8 road victory.
SportsCharles Demmings’ Big Tackle Against Houston Sparks NFL Draft Buzz
The Minnesota Vikings selected Stephen F. Austin defensive standout Charles Demmings with the 163rd overall pick in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
SportsLarne Clinches Third Irish Premiership Title With 8-0 Win
Larne secured its third Irish Premiership title in four years by defeating Dungannon Swifts 8-0 at Inver Park following a turbulent season for the club.
EntertainmentHooky Entertainment Opens Nashville Yards Leisure Destination
Hooky Entertainment opens a new 50,000-square-foot leisure destination at Nashville Yards on April 25, 2026, offering a massive space for local community.
Sports257 Players Selected as 2026 NFL Draft Concludes in Pittsburgh
The 2026 NFL Draft officially concluded in Pittsburgh with 257 players selected by professional teams, following a dominant talent surge from Ohio State.
EntertainmentStreaming Apps Turn Passive Viewers Into Active Story Participants
Streaming apps now allow audiences to participate directly in story narratives, ending the traditional broadcast model where viewers remained passive.
SportsSteelers Select Indiana TE Riley Nowakowski in 2026 NFL Draft
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Indiana tight end Riley Nowakowski in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft to address needs on their offensive roster.
SportsTexans Pick Kayden McDonald in Second Round of 2026 NFL Draft
The Houston Texans selected defensive prospect Kayden McDonald with the fourth pick of the second round during the 2026 NFL Draft held in Pittsburgh.
SportsMatheson goal sends Lovat to MacTavish Cup semi-finals after Beauly wi
Greg Matheson scored the winning goal for Lovat in a 1-0 victory over Beauly, securing the team a spot in the WM Donald MacTavish Cup semi-finals today.
EntertainmentNWA Youth Jazz Ensemble Marks 10th Season at Walton Arts Center
The Northwest Arkansas Jazz Society’s All-Star Youth Ensemble performs at the Walton Arts Center this Wednesday to celebrate their 10th anniversary season.
SportsFernando Mendoza Goes First as NFL Draft Concludes in Pittsburgh
Fernando Mendoza claims the top spot as the NFL Draft concludes in Pittsburgh. The Las Vegas Raiders draft Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy on day three.