Tara Holley

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.'

What? Did You Know Some People in Texas Do THIS to Their Ground Beef?
What? Did You Know Some People in Texas Do THIS to Their Ground Beef?
Some Texans do it because they see 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? Other Texans say it is completely unnecessary, not to mention, possibly unwise to rinse ground beef after (or before) cooking it.
Ultra-Rich: The 3 Texas Cities that are Among the Wealthiest in America
Ultra-Rich: The 3 Texas Cities that are Among the Wealthiest in America
It's hard to pick just one 'boomtown' in Texas. Different sources seem to say different things. Honestly, with the influx of both businesses and people in the Lone Star State, it feels that all of Texas is a bit of a 'boomtown' right now.
How Much Money You Actually Need to Retire in Texas
How Much Money You Actually Need to Retire in Texas
According to the article, "Many Americans see themselves working past age 65 out of financial necessity, according to the Pew Charitable Trusts, with some people planning to never retire at all. The pandemic also threw some people's futures into question, especially those who had to draw from retirement savings during job loss or furlough."
8 Things You Should Never Do at Texas Steakhouses (But We Will Do Anyway)
8 Things You Should Never Do at Texas Steakhouses (But We Will Do Anyway)
Even the most well-dined people may occasionally find that they've engaged in an 'oopsie' at one of our Texas restaurants. I'm fairly well-versed in dining etiquette, and you may be, as well. But, I'm guilty of two of the things on this list when dining at a Longview, Tyler, or even Dallas, Texas steakhouse.

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