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
The Captain and Tennille End Their ‘Muskrat Love’ [VIDEO]
I grew up on The Captain and Tennille, and it broke my heart when they announced they were getting a divorce after 39 years of marriage. The "Love Will Keep Us Together" couple, were married in 1975, the same year as their first album was released. In fact, they released their album, "ICON" in 2013.
Beware of Fake Benefit Accounts for Lindale Firefighter Joe Yeakley
All of East Texas was saddened when Lindale Volunteer Fireman Joe Yeakley was severely hurt while fighting a residential fire on Jan. 16. Mr. Yeakley is stable, but still critical at Parkland Medical Hospital in Dallas.
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Most of us remember the infamous Bernie Tiede of Carthage. There was even a 2011 movie made about his life, "Bernie," that starred Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine, Matthew McConaughey and even locals from Carthage.
Are Spanx Bad for You? [VIDEO]
"Say it isn't so girls!" Our beloved shapewear, and yes that includes Spanx, could be bad for our bodies. What? Yep, doctors are now claiming that our bulge-fighting underwear is damaging our internal organs.
First Lady Michelle Obama ‘Has Game!’ [VIDEO]
Regardless of how you feel about the current President, you gotta give his wife, Michelle Obama, her props! Check out this cool video where the first lady proves that ":She's got game!"
KNUE ‘Hometown Hero’ of the Week: Petty Officer 1st Class U.S Navy Jason Lewis
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 is proud to announce this week’s “Hometown Hero,” Petty Officer 1st Class U.S. Navy Reservist and Police Officer with the Palestine Police Department, Jason Lewis.
Meet Buddy, 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.
Husky Dog Says ‘No’ To Going Into His Kennel [VIDEO]
It seems clear to me, this Husky dog, Blaze, is saying "no" to going into his kennel. But the human, isn't getting the message. Funny!
KNUE Has Many Ways To Win Great Stuff!
KNUE loves our listeners and we get a "kick" out of giving you a chance to win some great stuff! So next time you hear us say, "enter to win at KNUE.com", this is how easy it is to do just that!
Boston Firefighters Had To Return Gift From Ellen DeGeneres
Generous talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, gave four firefighters from Boston, a trip on a Caribbean cruise for rescuing a dog from an icy river. But because of state ethic laws, the firefighters have to forfeit their gift.
Amy Austin + First Lady Michelle Obama Have Something in Common!
I just realized that I have something in common with First Lady Michelle Obama. Mrs. Obama turns 50 this Friday (same day as my as my daughter, Chloe, and I turned 50 this past September. But that 's not all we have in common. The First Lady says she would consider BOTOX and plastic surgery in the future.
Congregation at an Indiana Methodist Church Supports Gay Choir Director Who Resigned
A congregation at a Methodist church in Indiana stood behind their choir director who was forced to step down from his position because he was presumed gay. The choir director, Adam Fraley, took the job as choir director at the United Methodist Church six years ago.