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
Salvation Army Starts Its Christmas Fundraiser Early
Dropping coins into Red Kettles on the way into the store used to seem so simple, but now with a coin shortage and a pandemic, the Salvation Army has to find a new way to accomplish its mission of helping hundreds of East Texas families.
A Common Cleaner Gets Approval to Fight Coronavirus
If you ran all over town looking for COVID cleaners when things first started shutting down March and you had this magic cure under your sink at home the whole time, you're going to be kicking yourself.
There’s a Reason Pizza is the Top Comfort Food
We're spending at least 30 minutes more cooking in the kitchen these days, and apparently much of that time is spent on the crust. Pizza is the top comfort food and there's one big reason behind it.
5 Reasons To Be Happy Movie Theaters Are Open Again
The Broken Hearts Gallery was the best movie I've seen a the theater in the past six months. Okay, it's the only one, but still. The movie was better than expected and it felt great to be back in the theater.
What a TikTok Ban Would Have Meant for East Texas Users
At the beginning of the weekend, a ban was threatening to end TikTok, but it looks like the app will survive for now. If they don't get things completely worked out, what would a ban be like for East Texas users?
You Need A Vacation and Hot Springs Are Calling
The average couple hasn't had a vacation in seven months, and for most, it's been longer than that. So, it's time to hit the road to save the relationship! How about a long road trip to Yellowstone?
Why East Texas Won’t Be Getting Certain Halloween Candy
The pandemic has thrown a wrench into many things, and apparently that includes some conveyor belts at candy manufacturing plants because East Texas won't be getting the usual stash this year.
How To Make The Skinniest Pumpkin Spice Coffee Ever
Is this homemade drink as mind-altering as the latte from the professional coffee shops? No. But this easy pumpkin spice coffee will save you time, and an hour on the treadmill trying to burn off the cream.
‘Karen’ Is Fading In Popularity As A Baby Name
Anyone who has a baby in the Treasure Valley this year probably isn't naming her Karen. In fact, this may be the end of the name all together. But Karens, this may be a good thing!
6 Killer Deals in September
Since some pools were closed this summer and less swimming happened, most stores have racks that are overflowing with leftover tankinis and bikinis. We're hearing about great deals on bathings suits and more.
Should We Call For An End to Daylight Saving Time?
Daylight Saving Time has been around since 1966, and every time we lose an hour of sleep we get mad and want it to go away. It turns out, even gaining an hour of sleep is bad for us, and that's why one group is calling for an end to the clock changes.
Signs That Your Dog Really Does Love You
Dogs are great at telling us how they really feel. And now we can know just how much they love us what watching what happens to a dog's heart rate when owners are around.