I've been on the air in East Texas since 1999, and in radio for my whole adult life. I've been single, married, and single again, and weeding through the dating apps as a single mom of three girls is quite the adventure. It all leads to one fun and embarrassing story after another for the radio show. We chat about fitness and exercise, relationships, and workplace experiences, pop culture news, kids, and things that bother us and make us laugh and bawl our eyes out too. Faith, fitness, and family are really important to me, and I love shopping and sports too. My daughters crack me up and ask odd questions and challenge me, and you'll hear me talking about wild parental adventures with them too. Life is full and a little nuts, so let's hang out and do it together. It's better with friends, and sometimes vodka.
Jen Austin
East Texas Pools Join World’s Largest Swimming Lesson
Six hundred locations around the globe are going to be part of the World's Largest Swimming Lesson this Thursday, including two places in East Texas. Take the kids! Anyone can be part of it.
The 5 Best Zip Lining Adventures in Texas
I'm seeing a ton of zip lining pictures on social media right now, and that made me do a little digging to find the zip lining spots that Texans love the most. Feel free to add your favorites.
Longview Is Looking For Ways To Celebrate Its 150th Birthday
Longview's 150th birthday is coming up in 2020, and they may celebrate with a "Walk of Stars." Longview High School graduate and Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey could be one of those honored.
Add ‘Lunch Shaming’ To The List of Stressers at Work
If you feel guilty for getting out of the office and taking an actual lunch break, you're facing "lunch-shaming" on the job. This is why you're eating noodles at your desk for the fifth day in a row.
Six East Texas Museums Are Free For Military Members
It's the tenth year for Blue Star Museums, and East Texas has six that have signed on to give free admission to active-duty military and their families this summer.
New Law Will Help Texans in the Military Become Police Officers
An East Texas lawmaker launched the idea, and it just became law this week when it was signed by Governor Greg Abbott. The move will give those who serve in the military credit toward becoming a police officer.
Why You Could Regret Using a Public Phone Charging Station This Summer
Even if your phone gets down to six percent battery life, you might want to keep on walking right past the charging hub at airports this summer. Here's how using a public charging station just might ruin the rest of your summer!
Help Prove East Texas is the Nicest Place in America
We can help restore America's faith in humanity by showing that East Texas knows how to help a neighbor and execute a random act of kindness flawlessly. There's one thing we can do to prove that we are the Nicest Place in America.
Will a Manicure Increase Our Cancer Risk?
The day I got home from the nail salon after a gel manicure, I read that gel manicures can increase our cancer risk because of the UV light that's part of the process. Ugh! Will you share the news with your wife, guys? It may not stop her.
Watch This Tyler Company Print T-Shirts
Ever wonder what everyone else is doing at work? It's strangely calming and fascinating to watch this Tyler company print t-shirts.
Texas Ticks Bring Headaches, Skin Rashes, and Worse
Tick season is supposed to be especially bad this year, and those blood-sucking bugs are bringing diseases with them that could land us in the hospital.
The Biggest Reason You Won’t Take a Vacation This Year
If you're staying close to Tyler this summer, there's one big reason behind it.