I've been on the air since 2009, and I love hanging out with ya! We chat about fitness and exercise, relationships, and workplace experiences, pop culture news, kids, and other things that present huge challenges. Like online dating. Oh my goodness. Dating on the apps is time consuming, but if we try to meet someone in person it's stalkery and creepy, so we forge ahead. I was born and raised in the rural town of Elwood, Nebraska with one stop light, a court house, three churches, and a bar. I'm a Cornhusker, and graduated with a Broadcasting degree from the University of Nebraska, and then worked all over the country in radio. When I'm not working, I'm usually running. I try to run between 6 and 9 miles a day because I love that runners high! I try to eat clean too. I love shopping, going out for salmon and wine, seeing live music and comedy, and listening to all kinds of music. I've got three daughters, and that means I'm an Uber mom, taking them to gymnastics, karate, softball, or whatever is in season. They always crack me up and ask odd questions, and give the best hugs and make me realize what's important in life. Feel free to connect via email anytime using the form here on the website. I love hearing from you!
Jen Austin
Texarkana Family Welcomes Third Child With The Same Birthday
They didn't plan it that way, it just happened. A Texarkana family welcomed a baby girl earlier this month and she has the same birthday that two of her siblings have. What are the odds?
Skin Cancer Risk in Texas is Scary-High
This weekend is going to be a scorcher and it's going to feel like the sun is burning a hole right through us, and maybe it is. You won't believe how high Texas ranks when it comes to skin cancer risk.
Two Weekends Left to See ‘Beauty and the Beast’ in Tyler
Disney's Beauty and the Beast is running now at the Tyler Civic Theater, and there are only two weekends left to see it. Take Dad for Father's Day! He knows all the songs, right?
Texas Has 13 of the Top 100 Cities for Gamers
Nintendo Switch consoles and Playstations were impossible to find at the height of the pandemic, but the fact that gamers cleaned Texas out must have helped our cities vault into the Top 100. The #1 gaming city is a total surprise, and #2 is right here in Texas.
Why East Texas May Run Out of Fireworks Before You Get Some
One U.S. fireworks retailer is so overwhelmed that they already had to cut off the fireworks orders, and it's only mid-June! If you don't buy early, you're probably going to miss out.
Behind The Scenes With Simone Biles Before She Comes To Texas
Simone Biles just won her 7th U.S. gymnastics title, she's headed for the Olympics, and she'll be in Texas this fall. Starting next week, we can get behind the scenes with this inspirational powerhouse and see her in a whole new light.
Tyler Has Almost Two Thousand Job Openings That Pay $50k or More
At last check, one online job bank had 1,891 jobs posted in Tyler that pay more than $55,000 per year, and 676 of them were listed at more than six figures. Use these keywords on your resume so you can land them!
3 Ways East Texas Movie Theaters Are Adapting in 2021
Enormous screens and cushy seats miss out on their purpose when ticket buyers stay home, so East Texas theaters are about to pivot and use their space differently. They're finding new ways for us to watch things, and it's not just movies.
How to Help Make Sure Every East Texas Kid Has School Supplies This Fall
While kids are splashing in pools this summer and playing games, school may be the furthest thing from their minds. But it's coming, and as of now, not every kid will have the supplies they need. Here's how to help.
Will Texas Get a USFL Football Team?
A professional football league that was big in the mid-80s for a hot minute is making a comeback, and the franchise locations haven't been announced yet. Will Texas land a team?
The Curb Appeal Mistake That Almost Every East Texas Homeowner Makes
Real estate is hot right now, but making this one landscaping mistake can cause buyers to become lukewarm in a hurry.
Surprises Await With Tyler’s Free Book Exchange
Maybe you'll find a surprising read about the history of the chupacabra that you never knew you needed. Here's how you can grab a free book this summer.