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.'

Can Police in Texas Legally Search Your Car Without a Warrant?
Can Police in Texas Legally Search Your Car Without a Warrant?
I know some dear people who have, at some point, found themselves in this predicament. In a couple of the scenarios, the search yielded nothing that was of concern. In another situation, it caused them some legal troubles. In all of these cases, I heard them talking about whether or not it was legal for law enforcement to have done so, given that they didn't have a warrant.
Why Texans Should Always Sprinkle Coffee Grounds Around Their Bird Feeders
Why Texans Should Always Sprinkle Coffee Grounds Around Their Bird Feeders
I recently installed a bird feeder outside my Tyler, Texas area home. So when I ran across a story shared by House Digest about this subject, I was fascinated. I confess I was initially concerned that coffee grounds could potentially cause harm to birds or other little creatures roaming the area
Hot Topic: Will Disposable Vapes Be Banned in Texas?
Hot Topic: Will Disposable Vapes Be Banned in Texas?
The report says the decision is because of the concern over potential risks to the health of kids, as well as the negative impact the device could have on the environment.
Which East Texas City is Home to the ONLY Natural Lake in Texas?
Which East Texas City is Home to the ONLY Natural Lake in Texas?
Even though I'm a native Texan and have lived in East Texas since I was a tween, I wasn't aware of that. I found it particularly interesting given that we live in such a lake-centric area. I love getting out on one of our East Texas lakes and feeling the daily stresses just start to slide off my psyche that butter on a hot roll.

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