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
Your Mail Is Going to Slow Down Dramatically Starting October 1
If it takes three days for a letter to reach your mailbox now, starting on October 1 it may take five days for the same letter to get where it's going. The Treasure Valley is in an area that will be the most negatively impacted by the new slowdowns. Great!
Only Four Texas Colleges Require Vaccines (So Far)
The list of colleges that will require students to be vaccinated before August is growing by the day, but so far there are only four Texas schools on it.
The Dallas Cowboy That is About to Have His Best Season Ever
Sometimes setbacks are the best motivator. After a series of unfortunate events, he's got a brand new start, and one Cowboys' linebacker is about to kick some serious butt in the NFL.
A Post-Pandemic Grocery Store Trend That Texas Will Not Follow
If you see a shopper at Brookshire's wearing a certain color of wristband, that person is sending a post-pandemic signal that they would be cool with it if you got really excited about bananas and wanted to offer a fist bump. Oh, trends.
Texarkana Family Welcomes Third Child With The Same Birthday
They didn't plan it that way, it just happened. A Texarkana family welcomed a baby girl earlier this month and she has the same birthday that two of her siblings have. What are the odds?
Two Weekends Left to See ‘Beauty and the Beast’ in Tyler
Disney's Beauty and the Beast is running now at the Tyler Civic Theater, and there are only two weekends left to see it. Take Dad for Father's Day! He knows all the songs, right?
Texas Has 13 of the Top 100 Cities for Gamers
Nintendo Switch consoles and Playstations were impossible to find at the height of the pandemic, but the fact that gamers cleaned Texas out must have helped our cities vault into the Top 100. The #1 gaming city is a total surprise, and #2 is right here in Texas.
Behind The Scenes With Simone Biles Before She Comes To Texas
Simone Biles just won her 7th U.S. gymnastics title, she's headed for the Olympics, and she'll be in Texas this fall. Starting next week, we can get behind the scenes with this inspirational powerhouse and see her in a whole new light.
3 Ways East Texas Movie Theaters Are Adapting in 2021
Enormous screens and cushy seats miss out on their purpose when ticket buyers stay home, so East Texas theaters are about to pivot and use their space differently. They're finding new ways for us to watch things, and it's not just movies.
How to Help Make Sure Every East Texas Kid Has School Supplies This Fall
While kids are splashing in pools this summer and playing games, school may be the furthest thing from their minds. But it's coming, and as of now, not every kid will have the supplies they need. Here's how to help.
The Curb Appeal Mistake That Almost Every East Texas Homeowner Makes
Real estate is hot right now, but making this one landscaping mistake can cause buyers to become lukewarm in a hurry.
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?