I’m an East Texas native and proud of it! I was born and raised in Longview, but spent plenty of time in Tyler. Both of my parents are from Tyler, so I had all my relatives there! I have been so blessed to be surrounded by family all my life! I feel fortunate to have a career I dearly love! Not a lot of people can say that. But believe it or not, radio was not my first choice as a career! I knew from age 4 that I would be an actress on the Broadway stage! I did pursue acting with a move to Dallas, Texas for many years. While in Dallas, God opened a door to radio, and I‘ve been “smitten” ever since! I still enjoy acting and being apart of the civic theatre though.I live in Tyler with my husband and beautiful daughter, along with our cats, Phineas, Meadow and Benjamin!My 15 minutes of fame would have to be when I was an “extra” in the movie Born on The Fourth of July, starring Tom Cruise! I actually made it on the big screen!Something people don’t know about me; I’m scared of clowns and I was the Texas “Honey Bee Queen” in the early 80’s! No really!
Amy Austin
This ‘Tired and Tuckered’ Meerkat Can’t Stay Awake! [VIDEO]
One of my favorite animals to see when I go to the zoo are the precious meerkats. This meerkat is so "tired & tuckered" that he can't even stay awake. This is so sweet and adorable. Hey check out the meerkats at the Caldwell Zoo in Tyler.
The 1980s Are Back and Hilarious! [VIDEO]
I'm a child of the '80s. I graduated in 1981, so I found this video hilarious and oh so true. I hope you get a good laugh out watching it as I did. Enjoy!
‘Son of God’ Opens This Friday at Theaters Everywhere [VIDEO]
This Friday the much anticipated movie, "Son of God," opens in theaters everywhere. It's produced by couple Mark Burnett and his wife Roma Downey, who brought us the very successful mini series "The Bible" last year.
KNUE ‘Artist Spotlight’ of the Week: Scotty MCreery [VIDEO]
Isaac Brekken,Getty ImagesSeason 10 American Idol winnner Scotty McCreery has become one of country’s hottest new stars. This guy has now topped 1.6 million in album sales, including a platinum-selling debut album that made Billboard history and helped him win several new artist awards.
Fierce Spelling Bee Battle Runs Out of Words [VIDEO]
This past Saturday, two students from Missouri went 66 rounds in a spelling bee that had to be called because organizers ran out of words. No, really! These kids were the last two standing after 19 rounds at the Jackson County Spelling Bee at the Kansas City Public Library’s Plaza Branch.Innovation.
After Two Days and Four Trips Later to the DPS, My Daughter Finally Got Her Permit
Two days and four visits later, my daughter finally got her driving permit. Now this may not sound like news, but baby, this is a miracle! Most of us have had to go to the DPS office at one time or another, right? I don't want to hate on the DPS, but having to go is not really one of my favorite things.
Join KNUE and Amy Austin ‘Live’ This Week in East Texas
Hey guys, I'll be broadcasting live this week on KNUE, and I just wanted to invite you to join the fun. Whether you're looking for a great deal on a vehicle or a chance to win a trip to the ACM Award show in VEGAS, 101.5 KNUE will have ya covered.
Meet Rudy: The KNUE + Pets Fur People ‘Critter of the Week’
101.5 KNUE knows our listeners love their ”critters," and that’s why we’ve teamed up with Pets Fur People animal sanctuary to help find homes for these lovable animals. This feature will highlight a different “critter” weekly, so don’t miss all the fun.
KNUE + Patterson UTI ‘Hometown Hero’ of the Week: 1st Sgt. Michael Johnson
All of us at 101.5 KNUE are proud to be part of East Texas, and we are especially proud to live in a place where we hold our military and first responders in such high regard. KNUE and Patterson UTI are proud to announce this week’s “Hometown Hero,” 1st Sgt. Michel Johnson of the Texas Army National Guard.
Amy Austin Enjoys The Outdoors and Trout Fishing at Tyler State Park
This weekend I got away from it all for an afternoon of trout fishing at Tyler State Park. Texas is blessed to have so many great State parks to enjoy and Tyler's State Park is a gem. The park has much to offer like; camping, swimming, mountain biking, hiking,bird watching and fishing in the beautiful 64 acre spring fed lake.
Awesome Video of the Real ‘Cat and the Pussycat’ [VIDEO]
You've heard people say "cat and mouse game," right? But an owl and a cat? This is the real "The Owl and the Pussycat" poem come to life, and it's incredible and adorable!
Tyler Area Builders ‘Home and Product Show’ is This Weekend
It's time for the Tyler Area Builders Association "Home Product Show.' The show gets under way this weekend at Harvey Convention Center. East Texas looks forward to this event every year, especially if you're looking to build or remodel your home.