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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EntertainmentFreeman Arts Pavilion Adds Thorogood and Swindell for 19th Season
The Freeman Arts Pavilion adds George Thorogood and Cole Swindell to its 19th season lineup while debuting a massive new 42-foot-tall permanent stage area.
SportsMark Pope Faces Elite Eight Mandate in Third Kentucky Season
Mark Pope enters his third season coaching the Kentucky Wildcats under pressure to reach the Elite Eight to match the program's standard for success.
EntertainmentMaggie Rose to Headline Lafayette College Bicentennial Reunion June 6
Nashville artist Maggie Rose will headline the Lafayette College Bicentennial Reunion on June 6, performing live for the school in Easton, Pennsylvania.
Entertainment12-Year-Old Boy in Serious Condition After Aiea Car Crash
A 12-year-old boy remains in serious condition after a car struck him in Aiea. Emergency crews transported him to a local hospital following the accident.
EntertainmentOsmond Family Patriarch Alan Osmond Dies in Lehi at 76
Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the famous Osmond Brothers musical group, passed away this Monday at his home in Lehi, Utah. He was 76 years old.
EntertainmentCleveland Street Alliance Plans $50M Cinema Complex in Clearwater
The Cleveland Street Alliance plans a $50 million entertainment complex in Clearwater featuring an 83,000-square-foot facility and seven-screen cinema.
SportsDodgers Pitcher Edwin Díaz Sidelined After $69 Million Deal
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Edwin Díaz is sidelined with loose bodies in his elbow, forcing the team to bench their recent $69 million contract investment.
SportsLA 2028 Olympics to Feature Record 351 Medal Events
The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will feature a record 351 medal events, adding 22 competitions to the total number held at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
SportsColeman and Luttrell Unveil HB 1047 to Legalize Oklahoma Sports Bettin
Senators Bill Coleman and Ken Luttrell introduced House Bill 1047 to legalize sports betting in Oklahoma by uniting tribal nations and professional teams.
EntertainmentRuby Marino Signs With Thruline Entertainment and Gersh
Actress Ruby Marino joins Thruline Entertainment and Gersh for talent representation following her breakout lead role in the Disney series Electric Bloom.
SportsRams Seek Backup Quarterback Behind Matthew Stafford and Stetson Benne
The Los Angeles Rams are searching for a new backup quarterback to support Matthew Stafford, leaving Stetson Bennett as the only passer under contract.
EntertainmentMilford Community Band to Perform at April 25 Bug & Bud Festival
The Milford Community Band performs live at the annual Bug & Bud Festival in downtown Milford on April 25 to celebrate the city’s local spring culture.