Hi there! Radio has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. My first on-air performance was at the age of three on a jingle in Temple, Texas. From then on, despite a professional journey that has lead me through theatre, TV, media research and more, radio has always been my first professional love. I also enjoy and am an advocate for, the arts in all its various forms. I grew up in a creative household, and I have a natural attraction toward wordsmithery and creative endeavors. My basic life philosophy can be summed up in the words of the great Bill and Ted: “Be Excellent to Each Other.” In addition to music, of course, I also love writing, history, documentaries, films, conversation, kindness, animals, and basically most things. Wait... Wait. There are a couple of things I don’t love, like yogurt-covered raisins. Just no. Speaking of eating, I also enjoy culinary endeavors in the kitchen and have a certificate in plant-based nutrition, but I'm a "selective omnivore." I’ve lived all over Texas, but after receiving my BA in Theatre and Communication from McMurry University, I came back to East Texas. It’s an honor to share the day with you. X
Tara Holley
East Texas People: Are These ‘Cute’ Bugs Invading Your Home, Too?
Honestly, even when I thought they WERE ladybugs, and was smiling despite their infiltration into my home--I was also a little creeped out.
That One Year I Should’ve Been Put on Santa’s ‘Naughty’ List
I had a total meltdown and created an awkward situation for my family, who were no doubt as embarrassed of me as I am of myself in my adult years.
New Study Claims the No. 1 College City in the U.S. is Here in Texas
based their finding on the following metrics:
Wallet "friendliness" or affordability for students
Social environment
Academic and economic opportunities
What? Is There Really a Cancer Causing ‘Hot Spot’ in Longview, TX?
Their assessment appears to reveal that one company is accountable for about 99.6% of the estimated increased cancer risk in this 'hot spot.'
21 People Indicted for Money Laundering Schemes in Tyler, Texas
“These arrests are just the beginning. We are committed to bringing each of the remaining perpetrators to justice.”
Most ‘Grown-Up’ People Want Gifts That Make Them Feel Like a Kid Again
So, yeah--we need some practical things, too. However, if you really want to delight someone you love--get them something FUN!
A Woman Wanted for Murder in MN was Found & Arrested by Longview, TX Police
Here are more details about the alleged crime, arrest, and what comes next for this murder suspect.
Tyler, TX Woman Shares Why People Should Respect Walmart Employees
And THIS, she said, is one of the HARDEST parts of any Walmart employee's job.
Longview, TX Woman Says ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Gifts aren’t Right for People of Faith
This is one brave lady to post about both religion AND politics in a Longview, Texas social media group. But she did. And boy, did people respond.
Off-Duty Kilgore, TX Cop Working Security Kills Man Who Pulled a Gun
The Officer was doing a security check in the parking lot when a man confronted him.
If You’re Grieving, the Holidays Can Be Difficult–Know You’re Not Alone
When someone we loved dearly has died, someone who contributed to what made the coming season joyful, these months can seem especially heartbreaking.
A Time the Hallsville, TX DQ Forgot to Add Something Important to its Blizzards
I have a feeling they didn't do the official Blizzard "upside-down test" at the drive-through window. You?