Tara Holley's first on-air experience was at age 3 on a jingle in Temple, Texas. Radio has been a part of her life ever since. She received a BA in Theatre and Communication in 2004 from McMurry University. Her professional journey includes theatre, Neilsen media research, advertising and marketing, creative writing and scripting, and more. However, radio has always been her first professional love. Tara writes about all things East Texas -- including fantastic food, Texas legends and lore, and lifestyle topics. She loves conversation, comedy, coffee, animals, philosophy, and the arts. Her basic life philosophy can be summed up in the words of the great Bill and Ted: “Be Excellent to Each Other.” Tara received the Mayor's ROSE (Recognition of Service and Excellence) Award in 2021 and the President's Club Award for Townsquare Media Tyler in 2021 for Contributor of the Year. She served on the Heart of Tyler Board of Directors from 2017-2022, was a 2-year Chair for the Downtown Tyler Film Festival, and served on the Tyler Civic Theatre Board for several years, as well. She is currently on the Tyler Music Friendly Advisory Board.'
Tara Holley
Did You Know the No. 1 College City in the U.S. is Right Here in Texas
Of all the college cities in the U.S., the best one is right here in the great state of Texas.
What?! Why Was Texas Ranked the 2nd Worst State in Which to Live?
What factors did CNBC use in order to "determine" that Texas should fall on its ranking where it did?
Here are 13 of the Best Shows Set in the Great State of Texas
Some of these definitely express a traditional Texas vibe. But some of these may surprise you as they did us.
VIDEO: TX High School Student Punches Teacher in Face for Not Returning Phone
The Principal at a Texas high school also issued a response to the concerns in a letter that was sent to parents.
Is Hollywood Moving to Texas, too? New Studios are Being Built in Dallas, Texas
"The project, which has a starting cost of $70 million dollars, will have 'clusters' with sound stages and mill spaces, hotels, restaurants, coffee shops, and retail."
One Dallas, TX Company is Working to Actually Bring Back the Woolly Mammoth
This begs the questions: Why would they want to invest the time and money to do such a thing. And HOW exactly do they plan to do it?
[PHOTOS] Stunning! Look at This Enormous Palace of Luxury Here in Texas
Almost everything is breathtaking. From the marble staircase, sparkling pool, and windows for days, stunning. There's just one thing that doesn't make sense...
Scary Clowns? Makes Sense. But Now a Look at 10 of Our Strangest Phobias
It makes sense that evil-looking clowns would terrify us. But music? Yep, some people are afraid of it. Here are more of the strangest things some of us fear.
Here Is How to Help Hurting Families in Uvalde, Texas Right Now
Here are some practical ways we can help these families impacted by this unspeakable tragedy.
Controversial TX Bill: Will Schools No Longer Be Required to Teach KKK “Morally Wrong?”
Other cuts would include the study of Susan B. Anthony's writings on the Women's Suffrage Movement, MLK's 'I Have a Dream' speech, or Native American history.
The Invention of Chocolate Chip Cookies Was a Delicious Accident
One magical day in 1937, Ruth was making her popular butter cookies. On a whim, decided to make them chocolate. But happily, things didn't go according to plan.
How Did Texas End Up with the Greatest Name of All the States in the U.S.?
Well, believe it or not--it all started right here in EAST Texas. Here's how we ended up with the "Texas" name we love dearly today.