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
Texas Student Suspended for Not Standing for Pledge of Allegiance [POLL]
A Houston student refused to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance and has now been given two days of in-school suspension. As you can imagine, this has started up a lot of debate about the teen's First Amendment rights.
Texas Rebellion Playing Benefit Concert on Saturday, May 17 at Liberty Hall
Don't miss the benefit concert for local cancer patient Sheila Draper on Saturday, May 17 at Tyler's Liberty Hall downtown Tyler. Bring the family and enjoy local band Texas Rebellion and help a really precious lady at the same time!
You Can Win $1,000 or $10,000 in the KNUE ‘Win Cash’ Contest
101.5 KNUE has more CASH for you in the month of May, with the KNUE ‘Win Cash’ contest brought to you by Longhorn Ford Lone Star Dodge in Mineola. Listen weekdays for the “Win Cash” cue to call and caller 25 at 1.877.854.9467 will win $1,000. KNUE will play twice weekdays throughout the month of May.
The Boot Campaign Crew Joins Big D and Bubba Tomorrow
Don't miss out on the Boot Campaign in the studio with Big D and Bubba tomorrow morning. The Boot Campaign is an organization that helps you show your appreciation for American troops, by wearing boots!
KNUE + Patterson UTI Memorial Day Memorials
A very important holiday is approaching, Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a day that we honor those brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we could live in a free country.
Megan and Westley of Tyler Are Our ‘Mom and Me’ Photo Contest Winners
Congratulations to Megan and Westley of Tyler the winning "Mom and Me" photo contest voted by East Texas! Thanks to all of you who participated in the first ever "Mom and Me" contest -- it was a huge success and the pictures were awesome!
KNUE + Patterson UTI ‘Hometown Hero’ of the Week: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Monty Ward Jr.
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,” Staff Sgt. Monty Ward Jr. of the United States Air force. Now Staff Sgt. Ward serves the community of Arp as a police officer.
Tiny Chihuahua Rescued from a California Highway [VIDEO]
A traffic jam on a California highway wasn't due to an accident or construction. It was caused by a little Chihuahua dog that hopped onto the divider and then tried to hide from the vehicles passing by.
Eric Paslay + Craig Campbell in the Studio With Big D and Bubba Tomorrow
Wake up with Big D and Bubba every weekday morning from 5am-9am for all the fun you can handle! In the morning, Craig Campbell and Eric Paslay stop by the studio for a visit and to sing us their latest singles.
KNUE + Pets Fur People ‘Critter of the Week:’ Neddie
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.
Robert Duvall Visits Big D and Bubba Next Week
Big D and Bubba have some awesome guests in the studio next week! Actor Robert Duvall, yep, Augustas "Gus" McCrae of Lonesome Dove himself! Also during the week, Craig Morgan, Eric Paslay and the Boot Campaign crew will be stopping by.
Bass-N-Babies Charity Fishing Tournament Benefiting Hannah House
Hannah House Maternity Home, a non-profit organization in Longview offering a place for new beginnings for teens and young women in unplanned pregnancy situations, has announced their charity Bass-N-Babies Fishing Tournament, sponsored by Gilmer Discount Tire and Brake.