Amanda Wilkins

I'm a D-FW native and UNT grad. I have strong feelings about good TV, bad TV, snack foods, Tex-Mex and sports. My cover art is from Simpsons Pixels, a fantastic YouTube video animated by Paul Robertson and Ivan Dixon.

Latest Stories

The most random bluebonnet photos we could find on Reddit

By Amanda Wilkins and Britton PeeleArts & EntertainmentApr 3, 2018

Ann Allen uses a Southwest Airlines kiosk to print some luggage tags at Dallas Love Field on...

Airline fine print, cops and convictions, Cowboys' slide: Your Friday evening roundup

Here are the top headlines you might have missed today.

By Amanda Wilkins and Holly RusakNewsNov 24, 2017

We smoked a local, pastured turkey this Thanksgiving.

What to cook, where to eat, when to shop, plus some news: Your Thanksgiving morning roundup

By Tara Bryant and Amanda WilkinsNewsNov 23, 2017

In this 2014 file photo, U.S. Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, asks questions during a hearing at...

Joe Barton apology, 'cite and release' approaches, cop's theft accusation: Your Wednesday evening roundup

Here are some stories you may have missed today.

By Holly Rusak and Amanda WilkinsNewsNov 22, 2017

An Oak Lawn mystery, Sherin Mathews case, Ezekiel Elliott's status: Your Monday evening roundup

Here are some of today's top stories.

By Amanda WilkinsNewsOct 23, 2017

A digital, conceptual, rendering of the Trinity River Plan introduced May 20, 2016.

Trinity tollway, Toyota and Mazda partner, DART attack arrest: Your Friday evening news roundup

Here are some stories you may have missed today.

By Holly Rusak and Amanda WilkinsNewsAug 4, 2017

Former Texas Rangers catcher Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez talks with reporters Saturday in...

West Nile, Pudge Rodriguez, driverless cars: Your weekend roundup

Here is a look at the top headlines of the weekend so far.

By Holly Rusak and Amanda WilkinsNewsJul 30, 2017

Texas' maternal mortality rate, new Norma's Cafe location, Love Field gate saga: Your Monday evening news roundup

Good evening. Here are some stories you may have missed today.

By Amanda Wilkins, Wayne Carter and Tara BryantNewsJun 12, 2017

Pelosi blasts sanctuary cities law, Greenville shooting, pension bill: Your Wednesday evening roundup

Here are the top headlines you might have missed today.

By Amanda WilkinsNewsMay 31, 2017

The border fence in Tornillo is on private land owned by a pecan farmer in West Texas....

Trump-Russia inquiry, new Baylor lawsuit, Borderland Project: Your Wednesday evening news roundup

Good evening. Here are some stories you may have missed today.

By Tara Bryant, Amanda Wilkins and Nicholas FriedmanNewsMay 17, 2017