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
The Mail Carrier Has a Harder Job Than You Think
That guy or girl that comes to your house six days a week, 52 weeks a year and leaves envelopes in your mailbox...well, today is the day to say thanks.
If Your Co-Worker Called in Sick Today, Are You Mad?
About ten percent of your office is probably absent today with a Super Bowl hangover, so this might not be the day for important decisions and ground-breaking meetings. Or should it be?
Catch a Glimpse of Hawks Tomorrow at Tyler State Park
Hawks are migrating right now, which means it's peak time to see these majestic creatures up close. An event tomorrow morning will help you see hawks at Tyler State Park.
Easy Sliders For Your Football Party Menu
I've been making these sliders for years, and they're always a hit. They're an easy addition to your last-minute football party menu, and you can vary the ingredients to suit your mood.
It’s Not Too Soon For a Great Promposal
Prom season is still a couple of months off, but guys in East Texas are starting to ask girls to save those dates now. All guys really need for a great Promposal is one word, and the more over-the-top the presentation is, the better.
East Texas Restaurants Offering Deals for Valentine’s Day
Restaurants won't ask if you're in love before giving you these deals, so single people, take advantage! There will be freebies for everybody in February.
Pasta Could Count As A Vegetable at East Texas School Lunches
A new school lunch loophole will let pasta count as a veggie, and starchy potatoes can count as fruits. And kids may have more opportunities to grab a burger for lunch without Mom and Dad finding out.
Texas is One of the Least Educated States
Would you believe that Arizona is more educated than Texas? Apparently, it's true. But we are smarter than Oklahoma, so there's that.
The Earliest Possible Date You Can Receive Your Tax Refund
If you're thinking about filing your taxes early, you're not alone. The first date you can send in your tax return is coming up next week, and with holiday bills to pay off, more people than ever will be jumping on it. If you file next week, you can expect your refund in early February.
If You Get Less Than Six Hours of Sleep Per Night, You’re Average
If you're getting 7 or 8 hours of sleep per night, you're totally hitting the jackpot. Most of us are getting quite a bit less than that, and we're having more nap failures than nap successes too.
This Is Your Chance To Get Married at Whataburger
Couples who tie the knot at Whataburger are just Texas cool. There's no other way to describe them. And this is your chance to join the club, and have the most memorable wedding ever.
Sweethearts Conversation Hearts Are Back in East Texas, With Changes
If you get some Sweethearts candies this Valentine's Day, appreciate the journey those things have been on. It hasn't been easy getting them back into stores, but after a one-year hiatus, they'll be back with two new flavors and a lot more blanks.