Hi! I grew up in a one-stoplight town in rural Nebraska and my whole family still lives there with three churches, a bar, and a courthouse. I left because I like lots of people and taller buildings, and I don't like cold weather. On those rare days in Texas when it gets snowy and icy, you'll find me inside Googling beach vacations. I don't plan to leave Texas now that I've been here for most of my adult life because the barbecue and fajitas are just way too addictive. I've worked in radio from the moment I graduated from college at the University of Nebraska, and besides getting the hang out with cool people like you every day, I love sports, great restaurants, self improvement, and meeting new people. I love all movies starring Melissa McCarthy or Julia Roberts, and all TV shows with home improvements or food in them. You'll probably hear me talk about my three daughters on the air, along with the challenges of being a single mom. I'm on several of the dating apps, because trying to meet someone in person these days is way too creepy.
Jen Austin
Gas in East Texas Still Below $4, But for How Long?
School will be out soon and summer vacations will begin. Will gas prices keep you close to home? For some it's "gas prices be darned ... road trip ON!!"
Most gas prices in East Texas are still below $4 per gallon, but some stations are flirting with that $4 mark. Find out where the cheapest gas is here.
Hot Dog Season is Here
Baseball and hot dogs go hand in hand, and some ballparks take that more seriously than others. It’s been predicted that the Texas Rangers will sell more dogs than any other major league team this season. Does it have anything to do with the new two-footer that has just been introduced?
Some Risk Their Lives to Get a Glimpse of Tornadoes [VIDEO]
East Texas was not immune to the tornado outbreak that hit Dallas-Fort Worth yesterday. A tornado was confirmed by a trained spotter around 3:30 p.m. yesterday afternoon, southwest of Sulphur Springs.
‘World Guy’ Rolls Globe Through East Texas
You know that song by the Proclaimers, "I would walk 500 miles ..." It seems like a lot, right? That's nothing for this guy.
Mega Millions Has a Winner
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Many drivers pulled off the Loop in Tyler yesterday and stood in line at convenience stores to get in on a chance at the Mega Millions jackpot. Does your ticket match the winning numbers?
Are Husbands Better Cooks Than Wives?
Rachel Ray is probably the best cook in her family. Not that her husband is bad, but she's got the TV show to prove it. Ladies, on a regular basis, does your husband out-cook you? Many women say yes! Why?
Selena Gomez … Arrested?
If you follow Selena Gomez on Twitter you may have been as shocked as we were to see the tweet, "LOL...I'm so lame. Having way too much getting arrested."
Beyonce and Jay Z Welcome Baby Girl
It turns out, when former Destiny's Child member, Kelly Rowland, let it slip that Beyonce was expecting a girl, that was the truth. Little Blue Ivy Carter was born by c-section Saturday, January 7th.
Ricki Lake Talks Weight Loss
Dancing with the Stars did it for Kirstie Alley. And it's doing it for Ricki Lake. Ladies, if you want to lose weight, just dance!
Rose Festival
It's finally starting to feel a little more like fall, and that means it's time for the Texas Rose Festival. Activities start next week!
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What Celebrity Inspires Moms?
Once the baby comes, Moms have to balance a whole new life with existing things like work, school, relationships, grocery shopping -- and the list goes on.
What celebrity do-it-all Mom is the most inspiring?
Forbes Reveals Highest Paid Women in Entertainment
It's no big surprise who the highest paid woman in entertainment is. She's been on the top of the list forever! Oprah reigns again.
But what reality star has snuck into the Top 5?