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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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Palmers sue to secure Northside High sports spot for homeschooled sonSports

Palmers sue to secure Northside High sports spot for homeschooled son

The Palmer family sued Roanoke school officials this Monday to grant their homeschooled son Samuel the right to compete on the Northside High track team.

Gambling apps fueled addiction for 26-year-old JasonSports

Gambling apps fueled addiction for 26-year-old Jason

Jason, a 26-year-old, shares his recovery journey after digital gambling apps led to a severe addiction, exposing the risks hidden in modern sports betting.

Prime Video greenlights Reacher Season 5 before Season 4 premiereEntertainment

Prime Video greenlights Reacher Season 5 before Season 4 premiere

Prime Video officially renewed the action series Reacher for a fifth season. This early decision comes well ahead of the scheduled fourth season premiere.

Broncos release quarterback E.J. Warner following rookie minicampSports

Broncos release quarterback E.J. Warner following rookie minicamp

The Denver Broncos released 22-year-old quarterback E.J. Warner after his performance at the team’s recent rookie minicamp in Colorado this past week.

Mazzulla’s Celtics blow 3-1 lead, fall to 76ers in Game 7 exitSports

Mazzulla’s Celtics blow 3-1 lead, fall to 76ers in Game 7 exit

Joe Mazzulla and the Boston Celtics lose to the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7 after blowing a 3-1 series lead, ending their NBA championship aspirations.

Michigan Hosts Oklahoma for Rematch at The Big HouseSports

Michigan Hosts Oklahoma for Rematch at The Big House

Michigan hosts Oklahoma at Michigan Stadium on September 12. The noon game airs on Fox as the teams meet for a rematch following their previous encounter.

London Stadium Fans Left Waiting 251 Seconds During VAR DelaySports

London Stadium Fans Left Waiting 251 Seconds During VAR Delay

London Stadium fans endured a 251-second delay while referee Darren England reviewed a VAR decision during a recent Premier League match in East London.

Atalanta downs Milan 3-2 as home fans boo at San SiroSports

Atalanta downs Milan 3-2 as home fans boo at San Siro

Atalanta defeated AC Milan 3-2 at the San Siro stadium as frustrated home fans booed the team following a poor defensive display and a red card for Leao.

Brian Jay Jones Writes Definitive Biography to Restore Jim HensonEntertainment

Brian Jay Jones Writes Definitive Biography to Restore Jim Henson

Biographer Brian Jay Jones spent years researching Jim Henson’s life to write a definitive book that captures the private artist behind the famous puppets.

Royal runs 10.17, breaks 43-year state recordSports

Royal runs 10.17, breaks 43-year state record

Brother Martin wide receiver Easton Royal ran the 100-meter dash in 10.17 seconds on Saturday, breaking a Louisiana state record that stood since 1980.

Odegaard dictates tempo in Arsenal victory over West HamSports

Odegaard dictates tempo in Arsenal victory over West Ham

Martin Odegaard controlled the midfield tempo to lead Arsenal to a decisive victory over West Ham United at London Stadium during their latest match today.

Michiana live music guide: Concerts for May 11–17, 2026Entertainment

Michiana live music guide: Concerts for May 11–17, 2026

Experience live music in Michiana from May 11–17, 2026. Catch local performances across the region, including the Oaklawn’s Got Talent show at The Lerner.