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
Delta Variant May Be Targeting Texas Kids The Most
The Washington Post told the story of one teacher in another state who took off her mask to read a story to the class, and within a few days, half of her elementary class was infected with the delta variant. Could it happen in Texas?
What’s This, Tyler Teens Don’t Want to Drive Anymore?
Driving may be overrated. Fewer teens are getting driver's licenses these days, and we're wondering if East Texas will follow the trend.
Tyler Venue Gives Parents an Assist for a Fun Night Out
It happens the first Saturday of every month, and in September Parents' Night Out falls on Labor Day Weekend so it's even better. Drop the kids off and go have your hot date night, and you'll set up the rest of the weekend to be great too.
East Texas High School Football Schedule for Week 1
Enough practicing, strategizing and diagramming. Finally, the games are here, and every team will show us what they've been up to while they try to get out to a fast start this season. Check out the schedule and go cheer them on!
The Latest Type of Identity Theft is New-Level Scary
Last summer Tyler police were warning of identity theft involving unemployment benefits. Now the criminals have upped their game and there's a new type of identity theft coming and it's much more shifty. This is what you need to watch for.
Burn 400 Calories an Hour at These Tyler Pools
Now that we've been swimming all summer long, we're looking fierce! The water has toned us up, and we don't want to lose the rock-solid look now that city pools are starting to close. There are several year-round pools around Tyler, and the number of calories you'll burn there will surprise the heck out of you.
How to Tell if Tyler’s School Supply List Will Cause Your Child Back Pain
The last thing a 7-year old needs is to lug around a 20-pound backpack all day, and doctors are warning that a school backpack can lead to life-long problems if it's too heavy. Are Tyler school supply lists going to cause any issues?
Caldwell Zoo’s Newest Giraffe Just Turned 1 and She’ll Brighten Your Day
An endangered Grevy’s Zebra was born at Tyler's Caldwell Zoo in June of 2020, and she was up and walking within thirty minutes of her birth. She's healthy and happy now, but there was a moment when zookeepers thought they might have lost her.
East Texas Girl Scouts Will Sell Irresistible Chocolate Treats This Fall
Usually, we have to wait until January or February to polish off entire sleeves of Girl Scout cookies straight out of the freezer, but the Northeast Texas Girl Scouts are going to help us hit our cravings early this year. They have special treats coming this fall too.
Ten Names For Your Dog That Are So Texas
Finding the perfect name for your new pup can be a challenge because you want something cool that will match the dog's greatness, and at the same time, the name needs good consonants for emphasis when the dog gets in trouble. How about Tex? And give your favorite state some love at the same time.
Tyler’s Affordable Hotels Might Be a Big Draw This Fall
Texas is about to get a whole lot more visitors because we're so stinkin' cool, quaint, and unique, not to mention we can smoke some mean brisket. Tourists are on their way, and there's one big reason they'll choose Tyler over Austin.
Tyler Beware, This Puppy Scam is Real
We thought we were getting a new puppy, but instead, we were scammed out of $750 and the puppy didn't exist. Oh, how do these people live with themselves?! After falling victim to a gut-wrenching puppy scam, and I'll share every step in the process so the same thing doesn't happen to you.