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
Tyler Library Celebrates Banned Books This Week
To Kill a Mockingbird and The Color Purple have been banned in some places, and this year add the Harry Potter series to the list. This is Banned Books Week, and Tyler is part of the push to keep those books available and accessible.
Ridiculous Items You Can Buy In Bulk With Ten Thousand Dollars
Why blow all that money in one chunk when you can use it for ten thousand items off the dollar menu? It could last a lifetime that way.
A Common Cleaner Gets Approval to Fight Coronavirus
If you ran all over town looking for COVID cleaners when things first started shutting down March and you had this magic cure under your sink at home the whole time, you're going to be kicking yourself.
There’s a Reason Pizza is the Top Comfort Food
We're spending at least 30 minutes more cooking in the kitchen these days, and apparently much of that time is spent on the crust. Pizza is the top comfort food and there's one big reason behind it.
5 Reasons To Be Happy Movie Theaters Are Open Again
The Broken Hearts Gallery was the best movie I've seen a the theater in the past six months. Okay, it's the only one, but still. The movie was better than expected and it felt great to be back in the theater.
What a TikTok Ban Would Have Meant for East Texas Users
At the beginning of the weekend, a ban was threatening to end TikTok, but it looks like the app will survive for now. If they don't get things completely worked out, what would a ban be like for East Texas users?
Why East Texas Won’t Be Getting Certain Halloween Candy
The pandemic has thrown a wrench into many things, and apparently that includes some conveyor belts at candy manufacturing plants because East Texas won't be getting the usual stash this year.
How To Make The Skinniest Pumpkin Spice Coffee Ever
Is this homemade drink as mind-altering as the latte from the professional coffee shops? No. But this easy pumpkin spice coffee will save you time, and an hour on the treadmill trying to burn off the cream.
‘Karen’ Is Fading In Popularity As A Baby Name
Anyone who has a baby in the Treasure Valley this year probably isn't naming her Karen. In fact, this may be the end of the name all together. But Karens, this may be a good thing!
6 Killer Deals in September
Since some pools were closed this summer and less swimming happened, most stores have racks that are overflowing with leftover tankinis and bikinis. We're hearing about great deals on bathings suits and more.
Signs That Your Dog Really Does Love You
Dogs are great at telling us how they really feel. And now we can know just how much they love us what watching what happens to a dog's heart rate when owners are around.
5 Reasons Why Mulan Is Worth $30
The girls and I watched Mulan three times over the weekend, and seeing it more than once helped us get our money's worth. But there are several other things that make it worth the splurge.