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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SportsRuth Ann Ahnen accepts Lifetime Award in Milwaukee June 15
Ruth Ann Ahnen accepts Lifetime Achievement Award at Milwaukee High School Sports Awards on June 15 for her 18 seasons coaching Arrowhead girls swimming.
EntertainmentElvis, Cash, Perkins, Lewis rock Hippodrome with 20 hits
Million Dollar Quartet" rocks the Hippodrome Theatre with Elvis, Cash, Perkins, and Lewis performing over 20 hits through May 24.
EntertainmentConan O'Brien hosts 99th Oscars on March 14, 2027, third straight year
Conan O'Brien hosts the 99th Academy Awards on March 14, 2027, marking his third consecutive year as host.
SportsMercedes launches bid for 24% stake in Alpine F1
Mercedes launches bid for 24% stake in Alpine F1. Mercedes Grand Prix Limited pursues ownership in rival team.
EntertainmentNorman's $1.1B Rock Creek breaks ground amid dissent
Norman breaks ground on the $1.1B Rock Creek Entertainment District, a 269-acre project facing community dissent.
EntertainmentNorman holds groundbreaking for $1.1B Rock Creek District
Norman, OK breaks ground on the $1.1 billion, 269-acre Rock Creek Entertainment District, a major mixed-use development.
SportsDelila Gooden runs solo tryout in rain for Detroit Osborn cross countr
Delila Gooden runs a solo cross country tryout in the rain for Detroit Osborn, leading to community impact.
SportsCoach defections by Riley, Kiffin raise loyalty questions
Lane Kiffin's LSU talks and Lincoln Riley's USC move highlight coach defections, raising loyalty concerns in college athletics.
EntertainmentVallejo, Vacaville, Benicia, Suisun ready for summer events
Vallejo, Vacaville, Benicia, and Suisun prepare for summer events including the Benicia Farmers Market starting May 14, offering community connection.
SportsAmazon brings live sports to compete for upfront ad billions
Amazon vies for ad billions with live sports, challenging broadcast networks. Tanner Elton says Amazon competes at broadcast level.
SportsCity Section Boys Volleyball: Playoff Scores & Pairings
City Section Boys Volleyball playoffs feature top seeds dominating quarterfinals, with upsets hinting at tournament unpredictability. Get scores and pairings.
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.