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
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.
Why Your Kids May Have to Wear Masks At Summer Camp
Just when you thought restrictions were lifting and the COVID situation was dramatically improving, some summer camps are adding heavy restrictions that will make it feel like 2020 all over again. And there's a reason behind it.
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?
5 Mom Types You Will Find at Splash Kingdom Water Park
If you see a mom wearing a Dora The Explorer towel around her waist at the water park this summer, there's going to be a perfectly good explanation for it.
Texas is One of the Grossest States in America – REALLY?
If you had to take a wild guess what the "grossest state in America" is, what would you say? Welp, Texas cracked the top five. Oh, but the criteria are wacky!
The Sport That’s in a Pandemic Boom And Where to Play in East Texas
It's a fusion of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, and it's one of the fastest-growing sports in America. So how in the heck do you play pickleball, and where can we play in East Texas?
4 Surprising Observations About The Bon Jovi Show
Bon Jovi fans at drive-in theaters may not have made this one huge mistake at the Encore Drive-In Nights show on Saturday night, but I bet some indoor theater fans did. Oops.
A Naked Man in the Woods Might Have Been a Weird Misunderstanding
Only in Texas. A naked man running through the woods near Houston scared a woman half to death, but the whole thing might have happened because there wasn't a porta-potty nearby.
Target Stores Have Stopped Selling Pokemon Cards
You won't find Pokemon cards in Target stores around East Texas this week, and they decided to ditch NFL, MLB, and NBA trading cards too because of a violent confrontation in another state.
Which is Better – Kolaches or Runzas?
Texas gets many things right, but might be failing when it comes to little bread pocket sandwiches with meat and cheese inside. Runzas are king and we need them here.
America Has Realized That Texas Barbecue is King
Of these choices, which barbecue type is your favorite: Texas, Kansas City, Memphis, North Carolina, or South Carolina style? I mean, really. It's a no-brainer for 33 states.
Texas’ Own Billy Gibbons Leads an Armed Forces Day Tribute This Weekend
Saturday, May 15th is Armed Forces Day, and Billy Gibbons isn't going to let the day pass without a star-studded tribute to veterans and first responders. Here's what you need to know.