Hi there! Radio has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. My first on-air performance was at the age of three on a jingle in Temple, Texas. From then on, despite a professional journey that has lead me through Theatre, TV, Media Research and more, Radio has always been my first professional love. I also enjoy, and am an advocate for, the arts in all its various forms. I grew up in a creative household, and I have natural attraction toward wordsmithery and creative endeavors. My basic life philosophy can be summed up in the words of the great Bill and Ted: “Be Excellent to Each Other.” In addition to classic rock and music, generally-speaking, I also dig writing, history, documentaries, films, good acting, conversation, kindness, animals, and basically most things. Wait.... Wait. There are a couple of things I don’t dig, like yogurt-covered raisins. Just no. Speaking of eating, I also like to cook and have a certificate in plant-based nutrition, but I'm a "selective omnivore." I’ve lived all over Texas, but after receiving my BA in Theatre and Communication from McMurry University, I came back home to East Texas. It’s an honor to share the day with you on Classic Rock, 96.1.
Tara Holley
Remember To Take The Back Roads, Too
Maybe it was the song on the radio or perhaps something inside me just needed a break. So, when I came to that stop sign, I turned left toward the wilder roads.
A Case For Reading Storybooks And Fiction–Yes, Even As Adults
A story about a magical school where kids learn how to battle darkness isn't really about that one school or that one kid facing down that one danger, is it?
Dear Stevie Nicks: Thank You For Casting Your Musical Spell On Me
Thanks for creating emotional frequencies and portals thru time--helping me move both ahead and "back to the gypsy that I was." And to the one that I still am.
Have You Had Your DNA Tested Yet?
For some, it's a way to re-connect with something real. It feels like a way to say "hey, I come from somewhere and I am a part of a larger story."
‘Cotton Belt Train Show’ Comes Down The Track March 16 In Tyler
Whether a hobbyist, interested observer, or just want a fun day with the family, get ready for "all things railroading" at the largest train show in East Texas.
Hey East Texas: How Are You Celebrating Texas Independence Day?
If there's anything Texans love, it's Texas itself. Ironically, Texas Independence Day can often be overlooked. This year, let's change that.
Depressed Or Anxious? Try Not To Get Stuck In Your Thoughts
One of the best ways to avoid getting stuck in our thoughts is to get out into the physical world. Call a friend. Have coffee with your brother. Go to the gym.
Worried About Keeping Your Passwords Safe?
We do more online everyday, and that means--passwords. Meanwhile, headlines tell us about new leaks and password hacks every week. Yikes! Google wants to help.
Is Instagram Hiding Your Posts?
Rumors have been swirling about lately, claiming that Instagram is "actively [suppressing] the reach of user posts on the social network."
New Kids’ Play Area Coming To Broadway Square In Tyler
Kudos to the designers for including charging stations. Can they build an interactive lit tunnel for grown-ups, too? Kidding, kidding.
Think You Can’t Overcome The Odds? Think Again.
When it comes to the stories that we love the most, isn't it always the ones that start with the unlikely hero that touch us most deeply?
Yes, You Can Learn To Love Running (Even If You’re Sedentary)
The first time you run past your previous stopping point without feeling winded is paradigm-shifting. It feels like freedom from a self-induced body prison.