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
Your Guide to Texas Teams in College Bowl Games
Texas doesn't have an abundance of teams that made bowl games this year, but we do have a few. SMU is up first.
An Easy Holiday Treat To Make With Your Kids
Texas is pretty fond of sugar cookies, apparently. Those are the best holiday cookie, according to a new state-by-state breakdown, but see if your people might love Oreo Balls more. The balls are easy to make too.
Both Fake and Real Trees Can Make You Sick
Maybe you're not coming down with a cold or the flu. It could be your Christmas tree that's making you feel congested, sneezy, and itchy, but there is something you can do about it.
‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Comes With a Warning
There are so many flashing light sequences in the new Star Wars movie, that you might leave the theater with a headache, or worse. Disney issued a warning about what to expect.
Most People Want This for Christmas
As gift-givers, we get the biggest high when we put a lot of thought into a gift that has special meaning and it makes the receiver laugh, cry, or jump up and down. But the best gift, apparently, requires no thought at all.
5 Good Deeds a Month is Average in Texas
Most of us do five of them each month, but what qualifies as a "good deed" exactly? You'll be surprised at how easy this is.
See How Your Weight Compares to the Rest of America’s
How much do you weigh? It's such an invasive question, and interesting too. You might be surprised to see where your number fits with the rest of America's.
Your East Texas Holiday Tipping Guide for 2019
We can leave the Fed-Ex guy a gift that's up to $75 in value this holiday season, but how in the world do we get it in his hands? He's so fast.
The Biggest Reason Secret Santa Gift Exchanges Could Be Banned
Not everyone loves a Secret Santa gift exchange at the office, and here's why.
Kids Can Call This Number to Leave a Message for Santa
Writing a letter to Santa can be fun, but it might take a week or two for a response from the North Pole. If kids leave a voice mail for Santa using Mom's cell phone, he might call back a whole lot quicker.
What Small Business Saturday Means to East Texas Businesses
Every time you shop at Posh Bella Boutique or Swann's Furniture and Design or have lunch at Stanley's Famous Pit BAR-B-Q, you're helping a Tyler small business. And with Small Business Saturday coming up tomorrow, you'll be part of what could be the single biggest day of the yea…
How Long Can the Pie Stay on the Counter?
The safest place for pumpkin pie is probably in your belly, but let's just say you get full and can't quite polish off the whole thing. Is it safe to let it sit on the counter, or should you refrigerate it?