Meet Our Team
TX Headlines is built by people who genuinely love Texas — the road trips, the small towns, the hole-in-the-wall BBQ joints, and the state parks that most people drive right past. Say hello to the writers, editors, and local experts behind every guide we publish.
WEBCRAFT VENTURES LLC – Founder
TX Headlines was founded by WEBCRAFT VENTURES LLC out of a simple conviction: Texas deserves a dedicated, locally grounded resource that goes beyond the obvious tourist trail. Built on a foundation of digital publishing expertise and a deep appreciation for what makes the Lone Star State unlike anywhere else, TX Headlines was created to be the most trusted discovery guide for Texans and Texas visitors alike.
Our Writers & Editors
Editor-in-Chief
Stella brings over a decade of storytelling experience to TX Headlines. With roots in West Texas and a love for road trips, she leads the editorial team with an eye for the hidden stories that make Texas unforgettable.
Travel Writer
Cara Siera has a passion for travel, nature, and trying new foods, and she's been sharing her best stories as a freelance career and travel writer for over a decade. Her favorite memories revolve around family, friends, hole-in-the-wall restaurants, and unexpected animal encounters.
Travel Writer
My name is Madeleine. I’m from Malibu, California. I live in my American van abroad with my two dogs and ship it around the world solo. Before I moved abroad I spent years traveling around the US & Canada up to Alaska and back. I’ve spent time in every single state. My favorite hobbies are hiking in the alpine with my two dogs, backpacking, park backcountry and park snowboarding, skateboarding, yoga, slack lining, surfing, free diving, photography, oil painting and rock climbing.
Travel Writer
Shelby Brooks was born and raised in the North Dallas area. For her studies in creative writing, and later for work as a writer and editor, Brooks lived in Sherman, Fort Worth, Denton, and for many years, Aggieland (College Station). Brooks travels within Texas, to theme parks in Orlando, up to the Big Apple in NYC, and to beaches across the U.S.
Editor
Amanda Ogle is a writer and editor who specializes in travel, food and drink, sustainability, and general lifestyle topics. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, National Geographic, Condé Nast Traveler, Texas Highways, and more. Aside from editorial pieces, she also writes sponsored content and does copywriting. She travels the world for assignments and loves experiencing different cuisines and cultures across the globe. Amanda is a native Texan and resides in Fort Worth.
Travel Writer
I love traveling across the U.S. and discovering the kinds of places you don’t always hear about—the hidden gems, scenic drives, and towns with real character. I’m always chasing a mix of beauty, simplicity, and a bit of adventure, whether that’s out in nature or tracking down a great local spot to eat. It’s hard to say whether I’m more drawn to the mountains or the beach, so for now, I keep choosing both.
Travel Writer
Cheryl Marie Haynes is a Fort Worth-based writer and editor who has spent her whole life exploring the state she loves. Born and raised in Texas, she has lived in Austin, San Antonio, and Dallas — and that deep local knowledge shows in everything she writes. When she's not traveling, she's finding new reasons to fall in love with the Lone Star State all over again.
About Our Contributors
Our guides are written by two types of contributors: Texas locals who know their coverage area from the inside out, and US-based writers with a strong command of travel content and a genuine curiosity for the places they cover.
Local contributors live in, grew up in, or spend a significant part of their year in the Texas cities and regions they write about. Our non-local contributors are US-based writers who understand what travelers actually need — practical, honest, well-researched information they can act on. They dig deep, cross-reference multiple sources, and write with the kind of clarity that helps readers make real decisions about where to go and what to do.
Every writer on our team goes through our editorial review process and is held to the same standard regardless of their background. What matters to us is accuracy, authenticity, and usefulness to our readers — not where the writer is sitting when they type.
We’re currently building out our writing team. Writer profiles will be published here as contributors come on board.
Interested in joining us? Visit our Careers page to learn more.