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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SportsTaylen Green Shines in Indianapolis with Record-Breaking Combine Drill
Quarterback Taylen Green set new NFL scouting combine records in Indianapolis with a 43.5-inch vertical jump and a 4.36-second 40-yard dash time today.
SportsEliot Wolf Outlines Patriots Draft Strategy at NFL Combine
At the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Eliot Wolf detailed the New England Patriots’ draft strategy, focusing on accumulating picks during Day 3.
SportsSteve Kerr faces mounting pressure as Warriors dynasty faces friction
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr faces growing criticism and internal friction at the Chase Center as his team struggles to maintain past success.
EntertainmentWriters Guild Members Ratify Four-Year Deal by 90 Percent Margin
Writers Guild of America members ratified a new four-year contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers by a 90 percent margin vote.
EntertainmentNWA Youth Jazz Ensemble Debuts 10th Season at Walton Arts Center
Twenty high school students from seven regional schools perform at the Walton Arts Center to mark the 10th season of the NWA Youth Jazz Ensemble program.
SportsSports Edition Connections No. 579 Offers Easy April 25 Challenge
Solve The Athletic’s Connections: Sports Edition game number 579 for April 25, 2026. This easy puzzle features a 1.5 difficulty rating for casual fans.
EntertainmentFranklin Festival Draws Thousands to Historic Town Square
The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County hosts the Franklin Festival on April 25 and 26, bringing thousands to the town square for local music events.
SportsBryce Boettcher Chooses NFL Over MLB Career in Indianapolis
Bryce Boettcher officially chooses a professional football career with the Indianapolis Colts over his MLB path, signing as the 135th overall draft pick.
SportsIllinois High School Sports Produce Generations of Olympic Icons
A new Niche study reveals how Illinois high school sports foster elite talent, building on the legacies of icons like Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Bonnie Blair.
SportsMicah Morris Drafted After Dominating Playoff Loss at Superdome
The Philadelphia Eagles selected Micah Morris with the 207th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after his standout playoff performance at the Caesars Superdome.
SportsNFL Draft Day 2: Teams Scour Talent Depth to Fill Roster Gaps
NFL teams select talent in the second and third rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft to fill roster gaps as analyst Joel Smyth evaluates each new prospect today.
SportsFlorida Kicker Trey Smack Signs With Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers signed former Florida Gators kicker Trey Smack to their roster. General manager Brian Gutekunst finalized the deal after the draft.