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
How To Make Your Own Facemask
Hospital workers need masks the most, so while we leave the surgical supplies to them, homemade facemasks are becoming a thing. Here are the instructions to make them.
Most Popular Grocery Items in Tyler
If you've got disinfecting wipes, toilet paper, and oat milk at the house, you're in on some popular buys. And what's with all the beans?
Fill Out The Census, East Texas is Counting on You
Filling out the Census form only takes five minutes, and it could mean millions of dollars for East Texas. It's our chance to impact the population numbers on road signs, so let's do this.
5 Strange Food Combos You Need to Try
Now is not the time to hold back on snacks, and the more creative, the better. Would you dare dip string cheese into a jar of peanut butter? Yes! Break some food rules and escape from stress.
It’s a New Way to TP a Neighbor’s House
With extra time at home now, this pandemic offers a perfect opportunity to check on a neighbor and drop off a clean and wholesome gift.
NFL Draft Will Go On With Big Changes
Vegas isn't happening, so the NFL is having to make big changes to its plans for the NFL Draft in April. It will be a lot quieter this time, and all of the swivel chairs will be at least six feet apart.
Social Distancing Could Be The New Norm
Maintaining a continuous 6-foot barrier around ourselves is nearly impossible, but after all of this, it seems like more people than ever will probably try. And it may change how we look at crowds, at least for a little while.
Post-Game Snacks Are Killing Some Benefits of Kids’ Sports
It sure doesn't take long to wipe out the benefits of exercise. If the kids spend an hour or two playing a softball game and chase that with a bag of chips and a sugary sports drink, they're probably taking in more calories than they burn.
More Hand Sanitizer Is On Its Way to East Texas
Hand sanitizer is scarce right now, but there's more on the way.
These Common Disinfectants Will Kill Coronavirus
Good news. Coronaviruses are what are called "enveloped viruses," meaning they are easy to kill if we have the right weapons. There's more than one household cleaner that can do the trick.
Celebrate Fat Tuesday At Home With Easy Drink Recipes
The bars will be full of fun people wearing purple, green, and gold tonight, but if you'd rather take the Mardi Gras vibe to the house instead, we've got three easy drink recipes that will produce the same buzz and save some money too.
Texans Are Turning To Crowdfunding Sites to Cover Medical Costs
More people than ever are running into medical bills that they can't pay, and they're turning to crowdfunding sites to ask for help. And if you're like me, you've donated to their cause.