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
5 Texas Stores to Close After Familiar Fashion Retailer Declares Bankruptcy
The bankruptcy filing by a well-known fashion retailer will result in the closure of five of its Texas stores.
Discover 12 Surprising Facts Behind Buc-ees’ Success Story In Texas
Learn about the hidden gems of Buc-ee's that even some of the most devoted fans didn't know.
Uncover The Hidden Gem Of Devil’s River In Texas
Discover the untouched beauty of Devil's River State Natural Area in Texas, a remote oasis for outdoor lovers.
13 Condiments You Should NEVER Eat Past the Expiration Date
Is your pantry a danger zone? Learn about the hidden risks of expired condiments and how to spot them.
Texas’ Bee Swarm Season Uncovered: What You Need to Know
Explore the fascinating world of honeybee swarms in Texas and the precautions to take when faced with these essential pollinators.
From The Midwest to Texas: A New Rival to Buc-ee’s Emerges
Caseys General Store, a Midwestern chain, is set to challenge Texas favorite Buc-ee's with new stores in North Texas.
5 Risky Foods Texans Should NEVER Eat at Breakfast Buffets
Uncover the top 5 breakfast buffet no-nos in Texas with insights from food experts and the FDA. Would you still indulge?
WATCH: Why You May See a New Color on Our Texas Traffic Lights Soon
For as long as many of us can remember, it's been red, yellow, green. Granted, in some places, you see a separate part of the light that shows protected greens or yellow or whatever. But generally, the 3-color combo is what we've known.
Now, whether some people in the Dallas and Tyler, Texas area actually understand what those colors MEAN is another conversation entirely. Yeah, we're looking at you, yellow light speeder-uppers! (That's a technical term, of course.)
Texas Officials Warn You May Lose Cell Service During the Solar Eclipse
No, it is not because the aliens that are planning to take over our planet will be jamming up the systems so there's no way we can call for help when they arrive during the solar eclipse. (Well, at least we've not officially heard that being confirmed. Yes, I'm kidding for Pete's sake.)
Besides, if aliens were going to be invading our entire planet, who on earth would we call for help anyway?
The 7 Weirdest Driving Laws in the State of Texas
Granted, not all of these laws are quite that strange, but they will likely surprise some of us. There are also city-specific laws here in Texas that don't apply statewide. For example, when driving in El Paso, Texas, drivers are technically supposed to give a little honk when passing another car.