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.'

Downtown Tyler Abolishes Paid Parking Meters: What to Expect Now
Downtown Tyler Abolishes Paid Parking Meters: What to Expect Now
If you've ever found yourself struggling to find change to feed the parking meters on the square in downtown Tyler, you can now cross that one off your frustration list. The new policy officially eliminates these fees. This change is expected to make downtown Tyler more inviting to shoppers and diners, potentially boosting the local economy.
Confession: I Don’t Want to Take Down My Tree Quite Yet–Here’s Why
Confession: I Don’t Want to Take Down My Tree Quite Yet–Here’s Why
I admire anyone who is so mentally strong and organized that they know the exact date to take down all their holiday decoration fodder and move on to the serious business of the coming new year. Frankly, I'm weak, at least in this way.
Looking for a Pretty, Affordable Texas City to Retire Where It Almost Never Rains?
Looking for a Pretty, Affordable Texas City to Retire Where It Almost Never Rains?
So, whether you are looking to retire somewhere in Texas that is affordable, sunny most days of the year, and offers unique beauty many of us can appreciate, or you just want to go and see another side of this great state that we enjoy, you may want to plan a visit.

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