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
Your East Texas Holiday Tipping Guide for 2019
We can leave the Fed-Ex guy a gift that's up to $75 in value this holiday season, but how in the world do we get it in his hands? He's so fast.
The Biggest Reason Secret Santa Gift Exchanges Could Be Banned
Not everyone loves a Secret Santa gift exchange at the office, and here's why.
Kids Can Call This Number to Leave a Message for Santa
Writing a letter to Santa can be fun, but it might take a week or two for a response from the North Pole. If kids leave a voice mail for Santa using Mom's cell phone, he might call back a whole lot quicker.
What Small Business Saturday Means to East Texas Businesses
Every time you shop at Posh Bella Boutique or Swann's Furniture and Design or have lunch at Stanley's Famous Pit BAR-B-Q, you're helping a Tyler small business. And with Small Business Saturday coming up tomorrow, you'll be part of what could be the single biggest day of the yea…
How Long Can the Pie Stay on the Counter?
The safest place for pumpkin pie is probably in your belly, but let's just say you get full and can't quite polish off the whole thing. Is it safe to let it sit on the counter, or should you refrigerate it?
The 3 Biggest Holiday Diet Busters
November and December aren't peak months for willpower. In fact, there are three things that will make willpower crumble faster than a crispy cookie hitting Cookie Monster's flat mouth.
East Texas Food Bank Needs Your Help
The need for food is big at the East Texas Food Bank, and there are several ways to help. One East Texas business has collected more than 700,000 pounds of food since 2010.
The Most Reliable Auto Brands in Texas
With a big Thanksgiving travel week coming up it's a good thing if we can trust our vehicles to get us where we're going, and Lexus is the brand that is least likely to strand us on the side of I-20. See where your brand lands on the reliability list.
When Texas Hits 45 Degrees, It’s Time to Get the Dog a Sweater
Those cute pet sweaters aren't just for decoration. They're necessary. If it's too cold for humans to be outside without a coat, it's too cold for the dog too.
Burn 200 Calories An Hour Doing Household Chores
It's not quite as good as a gym workout, but it turns out a mop session at the house can burn off a ham sandwich. And there are other household chores that are good for burning calories too.
Project Christmas Lights Onto Your House and Skip Major Stress
Christmas lights on the outside of the house make the season cozy, but spending $500 on light installation or dealing with strings that don't work can be a huge pain. Projectors are the perfect shortcut.
Red Kettles in Tyler Will Have Cashless Options This Year
"I don't have any cash" won't be a valid reason to bypass the Salvation Army Red Kettles this year. They're making it really easy to donate on smartphones.