I’m an East Texas native and proud of it! I was born and raised in Longview, but spent plenty of time in Tyler. Both of my parents are from Tyler, so I had all my relatives there! I have been so blessed to be surrounded by family all my life! I feel fortunate to have a career I dearly love! Not a lot of people can say that. But believe it or not, radio was not my first choice as a career! I knew from age 4 that I would be an actress on the Broadway stage! I did pursue acting with a move to Dallas, Texas for many years. While in Dallas, God opened a door to radio, and I‘ve been “smitten” ever since! I still enjoy acting and being apart of the civic theatre though.I live in Tyler with my husband and beautiful daughter, along with our cats, Phineas, Meadow and Benjamin!My 15 minutes of fame would have to be when I was an “extra” in the movie Born on The Fourth of July, starring Tom Cruise! I actually made it on the big screen!Something people don’t know about me; I’m scared of clowns and I was the Texas “Honey Bee Queen” in the early 80’s! No really!
Amy Austin
East Texas Volunteer Participates in 2013 Salvation Army World Record Bell Ringing Contest
'Tis the season to hear those ringing bells of the Salvation Army Red Kettles across East Texas. When you hear those bells, put what you can in the kettle to help those in East Texas who are less fortunate this holiday!
‘The Voice’ is Getting Down to the Nitty Gritty — Who Will Go Home Tonight? [POLL]
Boy, this is the BEST season of "The Voice" to date. Everyone that hasleft on the show is super talented, but tonight one will have to go. Who will it be?
Texas Workforce Commission + Workforce Solutions of East Texas Holding a Veterans Job Fair
The Texas Workforce Commission + Workforce Solutions East Texas are partners for the statewide 'Hiring Red, White & You" job fair. This event has grown by leaps and bounds that they had to move the job fair to Harvey Convention Center.
Classic Horror Flick ‘Halloween’ Will Be Showing at Liberty Hall in Downtown Tyler on Halloween Night [VIDEO]
This Halloween make plans to check out John Carpenter’s classic thriller “Halloween” starring Jamie Lee Curtis at the Liberty Hall in Downtown Tyler. The movie kicks off Halloween evening at 8 p.m.
The Duggar Family Will Be at Green Acres Baptist Church Promoting ‘National Orphan Sunday’
Can you imagine having 19 kids?! Well the Duggars can and do! The Duggars will be speaking at Green Acres Baptist Church on Oct. 27. Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, co-authors of two best-selling books and parents of 19 children, are coming to Tyler to help promote National Orphan Sunday.
Come Out to the 2013 Signature Chefs Auction to Benefit March of Dimes in Tyler
The fourth annual Signature Chefs Auction of Tyler is a delicious event that highlights local chefs and talent, but most importantly benefits March of Dimes and their fight to improve the health of babies.
Looking for a Job? Don’t Miss the Tyler Workforce Solutions Job Fair
If you're looking for a job, don't miss the Tyler Workforce Solutions Job Fair at the Rose Garden Center in Tyler.
Do You Agree With The Choice Of Ben Affleck Playing Batman? [POLL]
By now you probably know that Ben Affleck will play Batman in the upcoming upcoming sequel to "Man of Steel." The movie will open in July of 2015.
East Texans Helping East Texans With Fan Drive in Jacksonville + School Supply Train in Longview
East Texans are always looking for ways to help their neighbors, and that's one of many reasons why East Texas is a great place to live. If you would like to help someone this week, here are a few ideas.
11-Year-Old Boy Raises $16,000 Mowing Lawns for Oklahoma Tornado Victims [VIDEO]
Who says our kids are self-centered and spoiled? A boy in Dalhart, Texas, proved different. This young man has spent his summer mowing yards for extra cash, and earned thousands of dollars. But that is just half of the story.
Benefit Softball Game Saturday for East Texas Mom of Five Suffering from Breast Cancer [VIDEO]
When one of our own needs help, East Texas pulls together to lend a hand and do what they can. That's what I have always loved about being from East Texas. Well, the town of Chapel Hill is helping one of their own fight for her life now, and they need your help.
Dying Father Dances With His Daughter One Last Time [VIDEO]
It wasn't her wedding day. In fact, she isn't even engaged, but Rachel Wolf put on a white gown and got her hair and makeup done so she could experience dancing with her father on her wedding day.