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 Volunteers Are Saving Lives
This is hard. Every day, the Red Cross says 7 people die in home fires and most of them are in homes that don’t have working smoke alarms. Volunteers in East Texas are working to change that.
Why the Price of a Few Grocery Items Could Go Sky High
If you've never considered hoarding, this may change your mind. The price of olive oil and cheese could be going up soon by quite a bit, so you may want to stock up now.
The Best Time of Day to Buy Gas
Gas stations tend to raise prices at a certain time every day, and if you can get to the pump before that two-hour window you'll be able to beat the price increase. Oh, and the best day of the week to buy gas is not today.
There’s a Good Reason for Sneezin’ in Tyler Today
If you were feeling sneezy yesterday there was a good reason for it. East Texas had high pollen counts over the weekend and it's supposed to get worse this week before it gets better. So when will we be done with the itchy eyes and runny noses this spring?
Final Scenes for Game of Thrones Have Been 5 Years in the Making
The final season of Game of Thrones premieres on Sunday, and without giving any spoilers, we hear that the secret to the show's success will be prominent again this season. The characters will reap what they sow.
Are East Texans Too Busy?
If it's a typical week, we'll have less than a half hour of free time and we'll push ten important things to the back burner because we have trouble squeezing them all in. That's what happens to most people across the country, but does East Texas fall in line with that?
The Average Tax Refund is Larger This Year
With all of the tax law changes we've been waiting to see how that impacts refunds this year, and out of the 53 million refunds issued so far, the IRS says the average refund is a few dollars higher than last year. What people are spending refunds on may surprise you.
Tyler Police Offer Help for Crime Victims
The bad news is, crime happens. But there is good news too in the amount of support that's offered to crime victims, and Tyler police are right there in the thick of it.
The Best Time of the Year to Sell a House in East Texas is Coming Up
Spring is usually an active time for real estate transactions, and there is a two-week period coming up that is supposed to be hotter than hot. If you're selling a home, put it on the market during this time and it will sell faster, and for more money.
Bruce Springsteen is Voted Favorite Road Trip Artist
It's Friday and it's been a long, crazy week. If you're ready for a road trip like we are, one of the best artists to crank up is Bruce Springsteen, according to a new survey. Who would you add to the list?
Allergies Are Hitting East Texas Hard
Everyone seems to say it. "I never had allergies until I moved to Texas." We've got 'em now!
And with the pollen falling today in East Texas, your office might be a big sneezefest.
And with the pollen falling today in East Texas, your office might be a big sneezefest.
Things Besides Chocolate That Can Kill Your Dog
I had a dog once that ate half a bag of coffee grounds and miraculously survived. Don't let your dog get into that! Caffeine can cause serious problems for pets, along with chocolate, plants, meds, and a few surprise items around the house.