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.

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.

A Crazy Motorcycle Stunt Goes WAY Wrong in Houston, Texas [VIDEO]

First thought upon watching? OMG, I hope everyone is okay. Second thought? OMG, what the heck were they thinking?!

Is it Illegal to Wear Air Pods While Driving in Tyler, Texas?

You might be surprised by what the law has to say regarding wearing Air Pods or headphones, in general, while driving in Texas.

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.

VIDEO: Look at This Huge Gingerbread Buc-ee’s This Texas Woman Built

Over the six years she has worked for Williamson County, she must've formed some solid relationships with her co-workers, because Vaters placed cut-outs of her fellow employees in the snowy scene.

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.

Will Texas Traffic Lights Soon Feature This New Proposed Color?

Get ready, Texas drivers! Traffic lights may soon feature a new color - white - to support autonomous vehicles like never before.

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.

Holiday WARNING: Stop Making Your Texas Home a TARGET for Burglars

Despite our best efforts, we may be making crucial security mistakes that make our homes targets for burglars during the holiday season.