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Amanda Wright

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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Stephen Colbert ends late-night run with return to Monroe studioEntertainment

Stephen Colbert ends late-night run with return to Monroe studio

Stephen Colbert concluded his 11-year late-night career on May 21, 2026, by filming his final broadcast at a public access studio in Monroe, Michigan.

Hendrix: From Wall St. analyst to Penn Entertainment CFOEntertainment

Hendrix: From Wall St. analyst to Penn Entertainment CFO

Felicia Hendrix transitions from her role as a Wall Street analyst to become the CFO of Penn Entertainment, leading financial operations for the firm.

LA City Section softball quarterfinals set path to championshipSports

LA City Section softball quarterfinals set path to championship

Top-seeded Granada Hills defeated Kennedy 3-2 as the Los Angeles City Section softball quarterfinals determine which teams advance toward the championship.

Jakirovic stays focused as Hull City faces play-off legal chaosSports

Jakirovic stays focused as Hull City faces play-off legal chaos

Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic ignores legal chaos regarding Southampton and Middlesbrough to prepare his team for the upcoming Championship final.

Yankees shuffle roster as pressure mounts at Yankee StadiumSports

Yankees shuffle roster as pressure mounts at Yankee Stadium

The New York Yankees adjust their roster by moving shortstop Anthony Volpe as José Caballero returns to the lineup from a fractured finger this week.

Houston joggers and pickleball players face spike in sports injuriesSports

Houston joggers and pickleball players face spike in sports injuries

Houston orthopedic specialists report a rise in sports injuries as local joggers and pickleball players suffer from sudden, intense spring activity levels.

MLB Standings After Memorial Day Reveal True Contenders for 2024Sports

MLB Standings After Memorial Day Reveal True Contenders for 2024

After two months of play, the MLB season reaches a turning point. Paul Skenes and other top contenders now define the early race for the 2024 Cy Young.

Yanic Truesdale Joins Mainstay Entertainment for Career ExpansionEntertainment

Yanic Truesdale Joins Mainstay Entertainment for Career Expansion

Canadian actor Yanic Truesdale, known for his role in Gilmore Girls, officially joins the roster at Mainstay Entertainment to expand his global career.

SoCal boys volleyball regional playoff results and upcoming scheduleSports

SoCal boys volleyball regional playoff results and upcoming schedule

Mira Costa defeated Redondo Union in straight sets to advance in the Southern California Division I boys volleyball playoffs. See the full match results.

Arsenal Clinches 14th League Title With Record Dead-Ball EfficiencySports

Arsenal Clinches 14th League Title With Record Dead-Ball Efficiency

Arsenal secured its 14th league title after scoring a Premier League record of 18 goals from corner kicks during a historic campaign at Emirates Stadium.

Pep Guardiola to leave Manchester City after decade at EtihadSports

Pep Guardiola to leave Manchester City after decade at Etihad

Pep Guardiola will depart Manchester City after a ten-year tenure that saw the manager lead the club to secure 20 major trophies in English football.

Akasha Urhobo brings serve-and-volley style to French Open claySports

Akasha Urhobo brings serve-and-volley style to French Open clay

Nineteen-year-old Akasha Urhobo brings her aggressive serve-and-volley style to the French Open clay, challenging modern baseliner norms at the tournament.