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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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Granada Hills Sweeps City Section Swim Titles at East LA CollegeSports

Granada Hills Sweeps City Section Swim Titles at East LA College

Granada Hills swimmers secured both the boys’ and girls’ City Section titles at East Los Angeles College, with the girls winning their fourth straight crown.

Southern Section boys’ volleyball semifinals set for May 9Sports

Southern Section boys’ volleyball semifinals set for May 9

The Southern Section boys’ volleyball semifinals take place on May 9, 2026. High school teams compete across nine divisions to advance in the tournament.

Wolves miss 12 opening shots, fall into 11-1 hole against SpursSports

Wolves miss 12 opening shots, fall into 11-1 hole against Spurs

The Minnesota Timberwolves missed their first 12 shots against the San Antonio Spurs, falling into an early 11-1 deficit during their Game 3 matchup.

Mimi Shaw traces her Tallahassee clowning roots to carnival archivesEntertainment

Mimi Shaw traces her Tallahassee clowning roots to carnival archives

Mimi Shaw explores her family history by tracing her professional clowning roots to carnival archives in Tallahassee, uncovering a deep theatrical legacy.

Kuna Hometown Fair returns to Bernie Fisher Park May 8–10Entertainment

Kuna Hometown Fair returns to Bernie Fisher Park May 8–10

The Kuna Hometown Fair returns to Bernie Fisher Park in Kuna, Idaho, from May 8 to May 10, 2026, offering three days of local food, rides, and activities.

SoLa and Live Nation Open 9,000-Square-Foot AI Center in CrenshawEntertainment

SoLa and Live Nation Open 9,000-Square-Foot AI Center in Crenshaw

SoLa and Live Nation opened a 9,000-square-foot AI and entertainment center in Crenshaw to provide technical training and bridge the digital divide in LA.

USTA turns Wilmington’s Rodney Square into tennis courts for 38th yearSports

USTA turns Wilmington’s Rodney Square into tennis courts for 38th year

The United States Tennis Association transforms Wilmington’s Rodney Square into tennis courts for the 38th annual Tennis in the Streets event today.

Laval fans pack restaurants for Canadiens Game 7 playoff thrillerSports

Laval fans pack restaurants for Canadiens Game 7 playoff thriller

Laval residents gathered at local restaurants last Sunday to watch the Montreal Canadiens play a tense Game 7 playoff series against Tampa Bay Lightning.

Nuggets front office faces roster questions after early playoff exitSports

Nuggets front office faces roster questions after early playoff exit

The Denver Nuggets front office faces difficult roster decisions after a disappointing early playoff exit, prompting a review of the current team structure.

Innovative Artists signs actress Emeraude Toubia for representationEntertainment

Innovative Artists signs actress Emeraude Toubia for representation

Innovative Artists Entertainment signs actress Emeraude Toubia for representation across the board to expand her professional career in the film industry.

Thunder in trouble after Gilgeous-Alexander picks up fourth foulSports

Thunder in trouble after Gilgeous-Alexander picks up fourth foul

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander picked up his fourth foul in the third quarter against the Lakers, forcing the Oklahoma City Thunder to adjust at Paycom Center.

City Section playoffs ignite five-set thrillers across local gymsSports

City Section playoffs ignite five-set thrillers across local gyms

Canoga Park High School secured a major upset by sweeping top-seeded Hollywood in the City Section volleyball playoffs during a series of intense matches.