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.'
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These are the 10 Prettiest Small Towns in Texas for a Road Trip
In the mood for a road trip? Experience the beauty of Texas by visiting these pretty little Texas towns.

Texas Man Arrested After Trying to Kidnap an 18-Year-Old Woman at Target
According to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, it was around 4:30 p.m. in the afternoon of Wednesday, August 6 when 22-year-old Jose Luis Contreras followed an 18-year-old woman out of the Target Store in Magnolia, Texas.

One of Texas’ Most Iconic Duos Ever to Star in New Texas-Based Comedy
Both men and their families will live on McConaughey's Texas ranch and focuses on their 'strange and beautiful bond' as that unique bond is tested.

This Texas Man Earns $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.
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[VIDEO] Famous Cadillac Bar at the Stockyards Has Burned Down in Fort Worth, Texas
The Fort Worth Fire Department had to employ 15 engines and 7 aerial ladders to fight the fire, with 5 fire chiefs leading the endeavor.

Cutest Video of Bears Rock Climbing at Big Bend National Park in Texas
"Santa Elena Canyon has the tallest cliffs forming this Texas canyon, but it also has something else quite unique, rock-climbing bears."

Yes! Financial Pros Say Car Prices in Texas Will ‘Plummet’ Due to Oversupply
Is this downward trend in car prices a good thing or a bad thing, though? The answer is...both.

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.

The Hottest New Trend in Master Planned Texas Communities? ‘Beachfront’ Lagoons
Can you imagine how nice it would be to simply walk a few steps and plop down on a sandy beach and relax in front of a lapping lagoon right here in East Texas?

Here are the 9 Best NATURAL Lazy Rivers in Texas in Which to Cool the Hell Off
If you're interested in tubing, swimming, or just sitting on the bank and listening to the water flow by, you'll find a great Texas river destination here.