I’m an East Texas native and proud of it! I was born and raised in Longview, but spent plenty of time in Tyler. Both of my parents are from Tyler, so I had all my relatives there! I have been so blessed to be surrounded by family all my life! I feel fortunate to have a career I dearly love! Not a lot of people can say that. But believe it or not, radio was not my first choice as a career! I knew from age 4 that I would be an actress on the Broadway stage! I did pursue acting with a move to Dallas, Texas for many years. While in Dallas, God opened a door to radio, and I‘ve been “smitten” ever since! I still enjoy acting and being apart of the civic theatre though.I live in Tyler with my husband and beautiful daughter, along with our cats, Phineas, Meadow and Benjamin!My 15 minutes of fame would have to be when I was an “extra” in the movie Born on The Fourth of July, starring Tom Cruise! I actually made it on the big screen!Something people don’t know about me; I’m scared of clowns and I was the Texas “Honey Bee Queen” in the early 80’s! No really!
Amy Austin
Whataburger’s Celebrates Founder Harmon Dobson’s 100th Birthday By Offering $1 Burgers Today
Whataburger founder Harm-n Dobson opened Whataburger #1 back in August of 1950. It was just a tiny burger stand offering something that folks had never seen; a burger that was so big that you had to hold it with both hands!
Looking for a Job? Don’t Miss the Tyler Workforce Solutions Job Fair
If you're looking for a job, don't miss the Tyler Workforce Solutions Job Fair at the Rose Garden Center in Tyler.
East Texans Helping East Texans With Fan Drive in Jacksonville + School Supply Train in Longview
East Texans are always looking for ways to help their neighbors, and that's one of many reasons why East Texas is a great place to live. If you would like to help someone this week, here are a few ideas.
Dying Father Dances With His Daughter One Last Time [VIDEO]
It wasn't her wedding day. In fact, she isn't even engaged, but Rachel Wolf put on a white gown and got her hair and makeup done so she could experience dancing with her father on her wedding day.
CISPA Amendment Banning Employers from Requiring Facebook Passwords Has Been Blocked
Bad news for all Facebook users (or at least employed ones). There has been a last minute amendment to the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, known as CISPA, that would ban employers from asking employers for their social media passwords -- but the measure was defeated in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Blind 16-Year-Old Marlana VanHoose Sings Beautiful Rendition of ‘the Star-Spangled Banner’ [VIDEO]
This has to be one of the most beautiful renditions of the Star Spangled Banner I have ever heard! Sixteen-year-old Marlana VanHoose, sang to an awestruck crowd at a UK vs Ole Miss women's basketball game. This talented young lady is blind and is disabled because of a virus she was born with, but she was also born with a God-given gift!
Houston Vegetarian Restaurant Makes Light of Domestic Violence on Marquee
This story is unbelievable, and made me angry when I read it. According to the Houston Press, a local Houston restaurant, actually made light of domestic violence on their outdoor sign. The Roots Bistro in Houston, a vegetarian restaurant, posted "Beer should be like violence -- domestic," on their marquee. Yes, for real!
April is ‘Sexual Assault Awareness Month,’ So Support the East Texas Crisis Center
I wanted to make you guys aware that the month of April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Nearly 2 million people have been sexually assaulted in the state of Texas alone. That's staggering to me.
Burn Ban in Effect for Smith County Today Due to High Winds
An outdoor burning ban advisory has been issued in Smith County for today (March 5) due to high winds. For more information concerning burning advisory regulations, please contact the Smith County Fire Marshal's Office at 903-590-2652.
Take Part in Heart Month with the ETMC Heart Health Fair on Tuesday
February is Heart Month and The East Texas Medical Center Cardiovascular Institute will hold a free heart health fair from 8 to 11 a.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, Feb. 12). The heart fair will be at the ETMC Pavilion, 801 Clinic Drive, in Tyler.
Massachusetts Principal Suspended for ‘Terminator’ Parody Video [VIDEO + POLL]
Is everybody losing their mind? With everything going on at schools all across our nation, can you really believe a high school principal would do something this stupid? People, stop the madness!
Monopoly Plans to Retire One of Its Tokens — Will It Be Your Favorite? [VIDEO, POLL]
I just found out that Monopoly is retiring one of its tokens. What? Yep, Monopoly will be replacing one of its iconic tokens and they're letting us decide. Hasbro, the maker of Monopoly, is calling the campaign, "Save Your Token."