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
Buc-ee’s Celebrity Sighting: Mom and Daughters Meet ‘Saved by the Bell’ Star
Excitement ensues as MJ Johnson and her daughters spot Elizabeth Berkley trying on hats at Buc-ee's!
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.
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.
Buc-ee’s: A Texas Favorite, Yet Missing the Mark on This One Thing?
Exploring the love for Buc-ee's while acknowledging there are things some customers would like to change, particularly in providing seating for customers.
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?
University of Texas Grad Could Help Your Dog Live a Longer Life
For those of us who love our dogs with all of our hearts in East Texas, it might be extraordinarily difficult to find anything about them that we DON'T love. However, there may be one thing that we would be willing to change--their life expectancies.
STOP IT! The 12 Rudest Things Texans Do at Grocery Stores
So now that I've said that, let me offer a personal apology for ALSO being guilty of some of the no-no's on this list.
But to be honest, I find that most Texas people are very gracious when shopping. MOST. It would seem some didn't take 'People-ing 101.'
Here are 5 Things You Should Always Buy at Dollar Stores in Texas
They spoke with some frugal-living experts who have delved into this subject to find some of the items that you might consider purchasing at discount stores if you're watching your budget.
You Will Love Texas DQ’s New Dipped Cone for Spring–Available Now!
Get ready Texas, DQ has announced a new dipped cone flavor for spring 2024 that sounds AMAZINGLY delicious.
Popular Fast Food Chain Plans to Roll Out ‘Surge Pricing’ Soon in Texas?!
This pricing concept was revealed to a group of investors on February 15 by the president and CEO of Wendy's himself--Kirk Tanner.