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
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.
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.
How to Talk to the Kids About 9/11
Many of us have kids who weren't around in 2001 when 9/11 happened, so their experience of it has come through limited teachings at school and Youtube videos. Here are some tips to open up in-person conversations this weekend.
7 Photos That Should Be On Every Texan’s Social Media
If you took a long road trip over the long holiday weekend, we hope you snapped some pictures of the things that make Texas great. There are many! Here are just a few of the best that should be on every Texan's social media, and at least one of them involves beer.
Will a New Flesh-Eating Plant Invade Texas?
Up to this point, the largest carnivorous plant in East Texas has been the "Sarracenia alata," known as the pale pitcher or yellow trumpet plant. But a new discovery has us wondering if another carnivorous plant is on its way.
A Weird Texas Law Lets You Marry Someone Without A Ceremony
Seriously, if you introduce your sig other as your husband or wife three times that's enough to be legally married? This is hard to believe.
Trip Advisor Reveals The Top Vacation Destinations
More than half of us will take a vacation this summer that lasts 7 to 10 days, and the top destinations are not far away.
Predictions Say Our Texas Summer Will Be Cooler Than Usual
Temperatures for the rest of April and May are supposed to be below normal, but after June, things may really heat up in East Texas.
Texans Are Turning To Crowdfunding Sites to Cover Medical Costs
More people than ever are running into medical bills that they can't pay, and they're turning to crowdfunding sites to ask for help. And if you're like me, you've donated to their cause.
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.