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
Follow SFA to the Ultimate Away Game
The Stephen F. Austin basketball team is headed to Ireland! Wanna go? If you do, there's one big reason why you won't want to refer to the team as the "Jacks" while you're there. You could end up in the toilet.
Don’t Miss This Free Summer Workshop for Kids
Sending the kids to camps, pools, and arcades during the summer can get expensive, so we're going to help you find some free fun that will save you some money and keep them from getting bored too.
First up, a chance for parents and kids to build a car together!
Could You Eat at the Same Restaurant for 500 Straight Days?
We have some great restaurants around East Texas, and if you had to pick one to be your home base every day for about a year and a half, which one would it be?
Forget This One Thing and Be Fined $200 or More
More than three million Texans are going to be traveling for the Memorial Day weekend, and it may feel like every one of them is in front of you on US-59. There will be enough road stress, so do yourself a favor and avoid the hassle of getting fined two hundred bucks on top of it.
East Texas McDonald’s Have 9 Things on the Secret Menu
If you think McDonald's doesn't have veggie burgers, think again. That's one of the things on the secret menu. Oh, and they'll put an egg on just about anything too.
In fact, there are 9 secret items you might find at an East Texas McDonald's.
The Squishy is the New Fidget Spinner
Fidget Spinners caught on like crazy last year, but the newest trend in fiddling might turn out to be even bigger. Enter The Squishy! Co-workers may already have them, and parents may love them just as much as kids do.
Would You Sell Your Texas House for a Buck?
A couple in Oklahoma is selling their home for one dollar. Wanna move?
5 Reasons to Love This Year’s Blueberry Festival in Nacogdoches
Texas is so good at throwing a party. There are some killer festivals every year that have food as the central focus, and there might be none better than the Texas Blueberry Festival in Nacogdoches. And it's less than a month away.
East Texas Hosts Bronc and Bull Riding this Weekend
Girls are going to be doing some barrel racing at a rodeo coming up later this week in Jacksonville.
The road trip will take you about an hour, and you'll see saddle bronc and bull riding too.
The Most Dangerous City in Texas is a Short Drive Away
They looked at violent crimes like murder, aggravated assault, robbery, and rape, and decided that the most dangerous city in Texas is two hours away from Lufkin.
Teacher Appreciation Gifts Don’t Have to Be So Serious
Teachers deserve a nice, relaxing drink after nine months of hard work trying to shape and inspire all of our budding little Einsteins. So parents, if you're looking to have a little fun with teacher appreciation gifts right now, this might be a perfect idea.
With Weird Ice Cream Flavors, Texas Wins
Would you ever eat dill pickle-flavored ice cream?
Help us decide who wins this friendly little ice cream competition between Texas and the rest of mankind. The East Coast is coming up with some doozies of new flavors, and we're thinking Blue Bell might still rule over all.