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
One Man’s Kindness at a Texas Walmart Deeply Touched ETX Woman’s Heart
She had gone to the Walmart on Gilmer Road in Longview, Texas. As grief can tend to do, it descended upon her to the point where she'd felt compelled to stop on a random aisle and just let the tears overtake her. She said it just hit her out of nowhere.
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.
Why Every Texan Should Keep Paper Towels in Their Fridge All the Time
I mean, this sounds like something one would do on accident. Well, it more certainly sounds like something I would do. I can't tell you how many times I've absent-mindedly put something in the refrigerator that didn't necessarily belong there.
Here’s the DFW Airport Bar That Has Been Named the #1 in the U.S.
BetUS took a look at various factors when putting together its ranking of the best airport bars in the U.S.
‘Kill on Sight!’ Fishermen Told to Kill Dangerous Fish if Seen in Texas Waters
What makes this fish so dangerous? Experts advise fishermen on what to do if they catch one.
Texas is the Home of the The Oldest Operational Dairy Queen
By the way, the Dude and iconic Steak Finger Basket weren't even invented until the 1960s and they've been a huge hit ever since.
This Common Spice Will Keep Cockroaches Out of Your Texas Home, Say Experts
Did you know you can help keep cockroaches out of your Longview or Tyler, Texas home with a common spice you probably have in your cabinet right now, according to some experts?
6 Items that Could Be More Expensive for Texans Under Trump’s Trade Plan
Now that the election is over, many of us in East Texas are ready to focus on other things and have a sincere hope that prices, which have already dropped some, will continue to drop and make life easier for the general population.
The Texas Bigfoot Hunt: Recent Sightings and Stories in the Lone Star State
Explore the enduring allure of the Bigfoot legend in Texas, with reported sightings sparking curiosity and inspiring further investigation.
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?
Insider’s Guide to Vehicle Searches by Law Enforcement in Texas
Learn when law enforcement can search your vehicle in Texas without a warrant.