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
Mysterious Ice Crashes Through Roofs – Could Texas Be Next?
Huge chunks of ice have crashed through ceilings in two states so far and nobody knows where they came from. Could Texas be next?
5 Mom Types You Will Find at Splash Kingdom Water Park
If you see a mom wearing a Dora The Explorer towel around her waist at the water park this summer, there's going to be a perfectly good explanation for it.
Texas is One of the Grossest States in America – REALLY?
If you had to take a wild guess what the "grossest state in America" is, what would you say? Welp, Texas cracked the top five. Oh, but the criteria are wacky!
The Sport That’s in a Pandemic Boom And Where to Play in East Texas
It's a fusion of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, and it's one of the fastest-growing sports in America. So how in the heck do you play pickleball, and where can we play in East Texas?
A Naked Man in the Woods Might Have Been a Weird Misunderstanding
Only in Texas. A naked man running through the woods near Houston scared a woman half to death, but the whole thing might have happened because there wasn't a porta-potty nearby.
The Tyler Celtic Festival Kicks Off Friday
Get set for storytellers, musical performers, highland games, and more for the next two weekends in Tyler. And it's the perfect chance to break out your kilt.
Target Stores Have Stopped Selling Pokemon Cards
You won't find Pokemon cards in Target stores around East Texas this week, and they decided to ditch NFL, MLB, and NBA trading cards too because of a violent confrontation in another state.
Which is Better – Kolaches or Runzas?
Texas gets many things right, but might be failing when it comes to little bread pocket sandwiches with meat and cheese inside. Runzas are king and we need them here.
America Has Realized That Texas Barbecue is King
Of these choices, which barbecue type is your favorite: Texas, Kansas City, Memphis, North Carolina, or South Carolina style? I mean, really. It's a no-brainer for 33 states.
The Least Expensive Zip Code in Texas
The median home sale price in the U.S in 2020 was over a quarter-million dollars ($265,000), but in one Texas zip code homes are selling for a lot less than that.
How To Know If The February Storm Killed Your Trees
Some trees around East Texas are still struggling to come back after being in the deep freeze in February, but there's reason to be hopeful that they'll make a full recovery.
A Texas School is One of the Most Affordable for Nursing
A Texas school has earned a ranking as one of the most affordable places in the country to earn a distinguished degree in nursing.