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
Some People in East Texas Gave Out Some…Very Strange Things for Halloween
Sure, Halloween is behind us. But we need to talk about some of the strange things some people in East Texas gave out recently to trick-or-treaters.
New Data Reveals Texas’ Favorite Fast Food Chain (and the Other States’ Faves, Too)
Before we get to the favorite fast food chain in Longview or Tyler, Texas--and all across the Lone Star State-- can I please tell you how fascinating it was to look at the map they created which gives us a colorful visual of which chains dominate each state?
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.
The No. 1 Cheapest City to Live in Texas Will Shock You
Uncover Texas' best-kept secrets for affordable living. From charming towns to bustling suburbs, find your perfect home sweet home without breaking the bank.
We Found the Ultimate Hack to Avoid ‘Dry Turkey Syndrome’
I've used this method many, many times in the past when preparing chicken breasts and it makes all the difference in the world, albeit on a much smaller scale.
Zip Code Envy: The 2 Most Desirable Suburbs in Texas
They "ran an online panel survey of 3,000 adults in the U.S. to find out which suburbs across America have the most appeal." Two Texas suburbs made the Top 10.
It’s Surprisingly the No. 1 Most Stolen in Texas, Time to Sell It!
iPhones? Purses or wallets? Maybe a laptop, perhaps?
Actually no. It's something much larger than that.
Fun and Spooky, But Family-Friendly Ways to Celebrate Halloween
Although some absolutely love scaring themselves to almost death by watching the scariest horror films available and subjecting themselves to a tour of the most shocking haunted houses, for some, that's a bit *much.*
Walmart Employees Deserve Way More Respect, Says Tyler, TX Woman
If we get THAT mad, we'd be better off trying to call one of the Waltons up in Arkansas and yell at them. However, yelling at 18-year-old Aaron isn't going to do anything except make a hard-working local employee's life harder.
Texas Woman Tells Off Man Who Wouldn’t Leave Her Alone at the Gym
"Don't come near me!" When exchanges escalated into following her around the gym and even yelling at her from across the gym, her patience ran out.