I've been on the air in East Texas since 1999, and in radio for my whole adult life. I've been single, married, and single again, and weeding through the dating apps as a single mom of three girls is quite the adventure. It all leads to one fun and embarrassing story after another for the radio show. We chat about fitness and exercise, relationships, and workplace experiences, pop culture news, kids, and things that bother us and make us laugh and bawl our eyes out too. Faith, fitness, and family are really important to me, and I love shopping and sports too. My daughters crack me up and ask odd questions and challenge me, and you'll hear me talking about wild parental adventures with them too. Life is full and a little nuts, so let's hang out and do it together. It's better with friends, and sometimes vodka.
Jen Austin
East Texas Pools Join World’s Largest Swimming Lesson
Six hundred locations around the globe are going to be part of the World's Largest Swimming Lesson this Thursday, including two places in East Texas. Take the kids! Anyone can be part of it.
The 5 Best Zip Lining Adventures in Texas
I'm seeing a ton of zip lining pictures on social media right now, and that made me do a little digging to find the zip lining spots that Texans love the most. Feel free to add your favorites.
Longview Is Looking For Ways To Celebrate Its 150th Birthday
Longview's 150th birthday is coming up in 2020, and they may celebrate with a "Walk of Stars." Longview High School graduate and Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey could be one of those honored.
Avoid This Father’s Day Fail
I've been buying my dad Father's Day gifts for years, but never before have I made this dumb shopping mistake.
Add ‘Lunch Shaming’ To The List of Stressers at Work
If you feel guilty for getting out of the office and taking an actual lunch break, you're facing "lunch-shaming" on the job. This is why you're eating noodles at your desk for the fifth day in a row.
Secret Life of Pets 2 and Why You’ll Want to Stay for the Credits
On the way home after seeing Secret Life of Pets 2 my girls talked some about the movie itself, but they went on and on for twenty minutes about the surprises that happen during the credits. Spoiler Alert.
Would a Tyler Company Pay Bonuses to Women Who Wear Short Skirts?
Oh boy, this might make you a little crazy. One company is offering to pay bonuses to women who will wear short skirts to work and the policy is being called 'disgusting' and 'sexist' on social media.
Six East Texas Museums Are Free For Military Members
It's the tenth year for Blue Star Museums, and East Texas has six that have signed on to give free admission to active-duty military and their families this summer.
Today Is The Day To Hug Your Cat
Today is National Hug Your Cat Day, and yes it is a weird and obscure holiday. It could also turn into a viral challenge trying to get in a good squeeze before the cat squirms away.
We’ll Spend $138 on Dad for Father’s Day
If you're planning to spend less than a hundred bucks on Dad for Father's Day, apparently you're getting off cheap! The average will be $138, and what you'll spend the money on may be a surprise.
Why Summer is the Best Time to Adopt a Pet
With the kids out of school for the summer, they might be tempted to lounge around and lose themselves in a game on a screen. But parents will have a plan! And it might involve adding some new furry friends to the family.
New Law Will Help Texans in the Military Become Police Officers
An East Texas lawmaker launched the idea, and it just became law this week when it was signed by Governor Greg Abbott. The move will give those who serve in the military credit toward becoming a police officer.