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
Adopt a Dog for Free This Month in Tyler
There are dozens of sweet dogs waiting for a home like yours, and this is a great time to bring one home! There's no cost to adopt in August at the Tyler animal shelter if you do one simple thing.
An Expert Chef Will Teach Mouth-Watering Ways to Cook Texas Beef
The last thing you need at your backyard barbecue is a super-charred burger or a leathery steak. Later this month, a beef expert will teach you some cooking tips that will impress your date and keep your family thinking that you're a champion of the grill.
A New Business is Taking Over the Old Toys R Us Building on Loop 323
A new store is about to open up in Tyler at the old Toys R Us location, and although it's not officially going to be a toy store, you may be able to find some Legos and Pop-its there.
HBO’s Hard Knocks Will Highlight Another Dak Prescott Injury
HBO's Hard Knocks will feature the Dallas Cowboys for the third time starting next week and fans are happy they'll get to see Dak Prescott back with the team after last fall's gruesome leg injury. But now what?! Another injury?
The Most Ridiculously Low-Priced Homes in Texas
The median home sale price in the U.S in 2020 was over a quarter-million dollars ($265,000), but in one Texas zip code homes are selling for a lot less than that.
The Most Unique Farmers Market in East Texas is About to Close
Not every farmer's market offers tomatoes, cantaloupe, AND Fresh Mexican Mint Marigolds. The East Texas State Fair Farmers' Market is open for two more weekends, and then it will close for the season.
You Can Interact With a Tyler Police Officer and NOT Get a Ticket
The kids will have the chance to get a picture with a hero at an event next week, and the rest of us can get face-to-face with a Tyler police officer in an environment that won't lead to a court date.
The 5 Best Hot Dog Spots in East Texas
The internet has decided that hot dogs are indeed sandwiches, and that is so wrong! While we argue that out, we'll also highlight the five best places to get a sandwich wannabe in Tyler.
Time is Running Out To Help Tyler Kids With School Supplies
For the past eight years, Tyler students have had the school supplies they need thanks to generous East Texans like yourself, and it's time for us all to come through one more time.
Have You Spotted This Leading-Edge Restaurant Trend in Tyler?
If you tip your server twenty percent, all of that tip money goes to the server, right? Not if this Denver restaurant trend invades Tyler.
Be Thankful That East Texas Gas Prices Are Not This High
Gas prices in Tyler are still under $3 per gallon, but $4.19 may not be out of the realm of possibility.
The Top Youtube Videos That Come Up When You Search ‘Tyler, TX’
Youtube gives plenty of love to Tyler with more videos about our town than we ever thought possible. There are reasons to move here, reasons not to move here, and even one guy who says he hates Tyler. What?!