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!
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7 Texas Area Codes Will Be Impacted By a Change in October
A change that the FCC approved last year will bring a change to dialing in several Texas area codes starting in October, and although it won't interrupt most of our dialing routines, you might want to let your Grandma in Waco know what's up.
Texas May Miss Out on Its Fall Foliage Peak
Texas trees are well-known procrastinators, so we have plenty of time before the autumn leaves reach their peak in early November. We have to ask though; do the leaves here actually turn orange and brown, or do they simply turn a lighter shade of green and fall off?
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!
The Most Popular Baby Names in Texas Have Lots of Vowels
Girl names that end in A sound great when you sing them, and they're amazingly popular in Texas. And if you're having a boy, start the name with an E and he will be surrounded by lots of alphabetical friends in the lunch line.
East Texas High School Football Schedule for Week 5
The Carthage Bulldogs are the defending state champs, and Gilmer was the team they beat to win the title. The rematch is set for Friday and Gilmer will be looking for revenge. This will be huge for both teams.
A Sign of Fall — Hayrides and Pumpkins This Weekend in Tyler
While you're out shopping for fall additions to your landscape this weekend, you'll be able to paint a pumpkin and hop on a hayride too. And food trucks will be there!
A Sneak Peak at This Year’s Hottest Christmas Gifts
We've barely digested the pumpkin spice, and now they want us to think about Christmas shopping? Really. But getting a jump now will help ensure the hottest gifts won't sell out on you.
Incredibly Fun Ways to Spend 10k in Tyler in One Day
If you had to spend $10-thousand dollars in Tyler in a 24-hour period without putting it toward big purchase items like houses and cars, how would you do it? Get the flat cart ready for your Sam's Club trip and load up!
After a Cancellation Last Year, a Popular Longview Event Returns In Person
After a virtual walk last year, Longview organizers are planning to host it in person next month, but if you'd rather walk your own route through your neighborhood you can do that too.
East Texas High School Football Schedule for Week 4
Several games have been canceled through the first three weeks of the high school football season, but this week's schedule is less interrupted. So far, only one game has been called off, and dozens are on! Tyler Legacy will kick off Week 4 tonight (Thursday) at Rose Stadium.
The Food That Texans Hate the Most
I don't know how anyone could hate cold pizza. It got some of us through college and it's the breakfast of champions for anyone who needs comfort carbs on the way to work. Cold pizza does have its haters, but in Texas, there is one food that is despised more than that.
A Warning From Police About Back-to-School Photos
Too late? There's a right way and a wrong way to post back-to-school photos, and police are warning that doing it the wrong way can not only endanger your kids but it can create serious headaches for you too.