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
Hot Halloween Costume Ideas Include Elton John
Stranger Things costumes are expected to be big this Halloween, along with a few sequined movie characters too. East Texas might have the best costume parties ever this year.
The Date of Halloween Won’t Change After All
Now what?! Organizers of the petition that wanted to move Halloween to the last Saturday of October seem to have given up. Halloween will stay on the 31st, but there is a new effort in the works to create a second day to trick-or-treat.
What Texas Needs To Know About Vaping Illnesses
There are at least 450 seriously ill people right now in 33 states, including Texas, and they all developed the lung issues after vaping. These illnesses are landing people in the hospital, and five people have died. Here's what we need to know.
Should We Be Worried About Chemicals in Sunscreen?
So, it only takes one day for 4 of the big chemicals in sunscreen to get into our bloodstreams apparently. As a mom (and wearer of sunscreen), this freaks me out a little.
The Meaning of Mother’s Day Flowers
Roses are a symbol of love, but there are better flower choices for Mom on Mother's day. Know what message you're sending with this handy guide.
Giving Produces a Bigger High Than Receiving
If you give someone a really great gift this week, you'll still be feeling the high five days from now, according to a new study. And the buzz from receiving wears off a lot more quickly.
Canned Wine Is So Texas
At your Christmas gathering this weekend you might not be able to tell that's a can of beer or a can of wine in that koozie.
Canned wine is becoming a thing, and it's so Texas.
If You Have One Of These Passwords You Should Change It Right Now
If your password is "password," it's really not very secure. And don't change it to "123456," because that's easy for hackers to figure out too. Seriously! People are still using these horrible passwords and several others that need to go away right now.
See Where Texas Ranks for Black Friday Violence
How likely we are to get trampled or punched over a big sale on Black Friday depends where we live and which store we're in at the time.
Do you think Texas or Louisiana ranks higher for Black Friday violence?
All Texas High School Athletes May Have to Get EKGs Before Playing
It's rare, but there have been stories of high school athletes suffering heart issues on the field, and there's been more than one death. One of those stories is too many.