I've been on the air since 2009, and I love hanging out with ya! We chat about fitness and exercise, relationships, and workplace experiences, pop culture news, kids, and other things that present huge challenges. Like online dating. Oh my goodness. Dating on the apps is time consuming, but if we try to meet someone in person it's stalkery and creepy, so we forge ahead. I was born and raised in the rural town of Elwood, Nebraska with one stop light, a court house, three churches, and a bar. I'm a Cornhusker, and graduated with a Broadcasting degree from the University of Nebraska, and then worked all over the country in radio. When I'm not working, I'm usually running. I try to run between 6 and 9 miles a day because I love that runners high! I try to eat clean too. I love shopping, going out for salmon and wine, seeing live music and comedy, and listening to all kinds of music. I've got three daughters, and that means I'm an Uber mom, taking them to gymnastics, karate, softball, or whatever is in season. They always crack me up and ask odd questions, and give the best hugs and make me realize what's important in life. Feel free to connect via email anytime using the form here on the website. I love hearing from you!
Jen Austin
A Sneak Peak at This Year’s Hottest Christmas Gifts
We've barely digested the pumpkin spice, and now they want us to think about Christmas shopping? Really. But getting a jump now will help ensure the hottest gifts won't sell out on you.
Incredibly Fun Ways to Spend 10k in Tyler in One Day
If you had to spend $10-thousand dollars in Tyler in a 24-hour period without putting it toward big purchase items like houses and cars, how would you do it? Get the flat cart ready for your Sam's Club trip and load up!
The Food That Texans Hate the Most
I don't know how anyone could hate cold pizza. It got some of us through college and it's the breakfast of champions for anyone who needs comfort carbs on the way to work. Cold pizza does have its haters, but in Texas, there is one food that is despised more than that.
Do Tyler Airbnb’s Have Cameras Hidden Inside? Probably.
We don't know for sure because, well, they're hidden. But Airbnb does allow for hosts to place cameras in common areas like the kitchen and living room, so chances are, they're in there somewhere. Here's how you can find them.
The Elks Lodge Recognizes Businesses That Fly the Flag
Several Texas Elks Lodge organizations are starting to recognize businesses that fly the U.S. flag as part of a new national program, and East Texas Elks could hop on board soon.
7 Photos That Should Be On Every Texan’s Social Media
If you took a long road trip over the long holiday weekend, we hope you snapped some pictures of the things that make Texas great. There are many! Here are just a few of the best that should be on every Texan's social media, and at least one of them involves beer.
Your Fall Guide to East Texas Pumpkin Patches
A wave of pumpkin spice, apple cider, and maple cream everything is coming, and some of us can't wait. Fall in East Texas is the best! The pumpkin patches are about to open too and we've got the info.
Delta Variant May Be Targeting Texas Kids The Most
The Washington Post told the story of one teacher in another state who took off her mask to read a story to the class, and within a few days, half of her elementary class was infected with the delta variant. Could it happen in Texas?
What’s This, Tyler Teens Don’t Want to Drive Anymore?
Driving may be overrated. Fewer teens are getting driver's licenses these days, and we're wondering if East Texas will follow the trend.
The Latest Type of Identity Theft is New-Level Scary
Last summer Tyler police were warning of identity theft involving unemployment benefits. Now the criminals have upped their game and there's a new type of identity theft coming and it's much more shifty. This is what you need to watch for.
Burn 400 Calories an Hour at These Tyler Pools
Now that we've been swimming all summer long, we're looking fierce! The water has toned us up, and we don't want to lose the rock-solid look now that city pools are starting to close. There are several year-round pools around Tyler, and the number of calories you'll burn there will surprise the heck out of you.
How to Tell if Tyler’s School Supply List Will Cause Your Child Back Pain
The last thing a 7-year old needs is to lug around a 20-pound backpack all day, and doctors are warning that a school backpack can lead to life-long problems if it's too heavy. Are Tyler school supply lists going to cause any issues?