Tara Holley

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.'

Starbucks Closes the Door on Open-Door Policy: What You Need to Know

CEO Laxman Narasimhan said this decision is more in line with Starbucks' goal of providing a safe and comfortable atmosphere for customers and employees.

Some People Do Strange Things to Ground Meat Before Cooking

For some Texans, they do it because they saw THEIR parents or grandparents do it. Some people say they want to wash away some of the fat--but does this process even help with such a thing?

Fishermen and Dog Miraculously Survive EF-3 Tornado on Texas Lake

Fisherman Brian Johnson said the storm seemed rather distant at the outset of the experience, but then, as tornadic storms have been known to do, it quickly shifted direction and eliminated the chance to escape.

These Walmart Employees Earned Praise from Tyler, TX Woman–Here’s Why

Huge shoutout to these employees who showed caution and care for the customers. Their intervention may have prevented something truly terrible from happening.

The Texas Man Who Earned $250K PER MONTH Selling Buc-ee’s Snacks Online

The Texas man did try to reach out to Buc-ee's to see if they wanted to work together on this, but he received zero response. So, he decided to do it himself.

Ultimate Texas Bucket list: 30 MUST DO things in the Lone Star State

Texas is a vast state with much to see. Explore the state with this ultimate bucket list of 30 Texas things.

Looking for a Pretty, Affordable Texas City to Retire Where It Almost Never Rains?

So, whether you are looking to retire somewhere in Texas that is affordable, sunny most days of the year, and offers unique beauty many of us can appreciate, or you just want to go and see another side of this great state that we enjoy, you may want to plan a visit.

Money Experts Say You Need This Much to Retire in Texas

Also, it makes a difference WHERE you plan to retire when it comes to making sure you'll have enough to retire comfortably. Author Jake Arky gives information on all of the U.S. States in his story, which is fascinating to see. But of course, we wanted to zero in on Texas.

The No. 1 Cheapest City to Live in Texas Will Surprise You

With more and more jobs being done remotely, it's changed the on-location work paradigm we've been living with for many years.

QUESTION: Is it Ever Legal to Pass a Vehicle on the Right in Texas?

Get insights into passing on the right in Texas, especially near Tyler. Stay educated on the laws to ensure safe and responsible driving.

15 Forbidden Foods that are Banned in the State of Texas

As for me, I appreciate the fact that some of these 'foods' aren't available or are out-and-out banned. In my opinion, some foods are potentially too dangerous and not worth the risk. Others are created or harvested in ways that seem so unethical, that consuming them seems beneath the dignity of otherwise caring, good-hearted people. Again, that's just my opinion.

WARNING–Please Do Not EVER Feed Your Cats These Human Foods

There's the danger of mercury poisoning and if you were to only feed canned tuna to your cat, they wouldn't get all of the nutrients they need. This is very unhappy news for Juniper the Cat, who only has cans of tuna on her Christmas wish list.