Hi! I grew up in a one-stoplight town in rural Nebraska and my whole family still lives there with three churches, a bar, and a courthouse. I left because I like lots of people and taller buildings, and I don't like cold weather. On those rare days in Texas when it gets snowy and icy, you'll find me inside Googling beach vacations. I don't plan to leave Texas now that I've been here for most of my adult life because the barbecue and fajitas are just way too addictive. I've worked in radio from the moment I graduated from college at the University of Nebraska, and besides getting the hang out with cool people like you every day, I love sports, great restaurants, self improvement, and meeting new people. I love all movies starring Melissa McCarthy or Julia Roberts, and all TV shows with home improvements or food in them. You'll probably hear me talk about my three daughters on the air, along with the challenges of being a single mom. I'm on several of the dating apps, because trying to meet someone in person these days is way too creepy.
Jen Austin
It Will be Colder than Usual in East Texas This Winter
This winter is expected to be colder than normal,and we could have more ice and snow than we've seen in awhile. Maybe this eclipse is knocking our weather a little silly.
Schlitterbahn Offers Free Admission to the Military and First Responders
All Schlitterbahn Water Parks are letting military members and first responders in free at different times this month, and we'll help you plan accordingly.
East Texas has the #1 Burger Joint in the State
Oh, how do we choose just one.
There may be a hundred "best burger joints in Texas" on any given day, depending on our moods for greasy and cheesy, or Swiss and avocado-ey, or bacony. Or all of the above.
But one burger joint in East Texas rises above the rest to take the #1 spot in the …
There may be a hundred "best burger joints in Texas" on any given day, depending on our moods for greasy and cheesy, or Swiss and avocado-ey, or bacony. Or all of the above.
But one burger joint in East Texas rises above the rest to take the #1 spot in the …
What if it’s Cloudy During the Eclipse?
So....the sun and moon are trucking right along on their paths toward Monday's eclipse, you've purchased the eclipse glasses and you've staked out the perfect viewing spot (even though it will be a partial eclipse in Texas). What could possibly ruin the view? Clouds!
Lufkin Boy Gets Flesh-Eating Staph Infection After Swimming in Lake Sam Rayburn
A 3-year old boy was misdiagnosed at first, but a doctor near Houston finally figured out the red splotches on his skin were the result of a flesh-eating staph infection. He swam with his family at Lake Sam Rayburn at the end of July.
Lufkin School District Not Among the Best in Texas
School districts across Texas have been graded using lots of public info, plus reviews from parents, neighbors, and students. Lufkin schools are some of the highest ranked in East Texas, but still we're not among the top 200 in the state. What are we doing wrong? See how low&nbs…
Your Credit Card Purchase Might Be Denied Without an ID
If you really want a new fancy new tablet or iPad, take your driver's license with you to buy it.
Texas has a new law that kicks in next January, that will allow a store to decline your credit card purchase if you forget your ID.
Texas has a new law that kicks in next January, that will allow a store to decline your credit card purchase if you forget your ID.
This Grilling Shed Will Blow Your Mind
Holy smokes...This is a man cave to the max. We just need a couple of screens for Cowboy and Texan games, and it will be a pretty awesome fall in the back yard. But is it a lil too fancy for seasoned Texas grillers who don't mind getting a lil messy?