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 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 classic rock and music, generally-speaking, I also dig writing, history, documentaries, films, good acting, conversation, kindness, animals, and basically most things. Wait.... Wait. There are a couple of things I don’t dig, like yogurt-covered raisins. Just no. Speaking of eating, I also like to cook 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 home to East Texas. It’s an honor to share the day with you on Classic Rock, 96.1.
Tara Holley
Dear American Heroes: We Remember You
Sometimes, unless we've been personally affected by the great cost of our freedom, the real reason we reflect on Memorial Day can fade into the background.
‘Bossart Bark Park’ Celebrating One Year June 8–Bring Your Pups!
Enjoy coffee and pastries, meet adoptable dogs, learn more about the SPCA of East Texas and how you can get involved, and more. Don't forget to bring your dog!
‘Freedom In The Park’ In Whitehouse On Memorial Day, May 25
The event is free and open to the public. Although as we gather together in grateful remembrance, we will remember that freedom itself is never free.
A Heartfelt ‘Thank You’ To Our East Texas Professionals
Working with true professionals who not only do their jobs well, but also have mastered the art of customer service, is an altogether different experience.
A Case For Reading Storybooks And Fiction–Yes, Even As Adults
A story about a magical school where kids learn how to battle darkness isn't really about that one school or that one kid facing down that one danger, is it?
Wanna Be An Actor? Audition For ‘Newsies’ At Tyler Civic Theatre
Whether or not you are cast, just the experience of auditioning is itself enriching and it'll make you braver. Trust me, I speak from experience.
Want To Be More Attractive? Be Kind.
In a survey done by Elite Singles, kindness "outranked sex, money, connection, and pretty much whatever else you can think of. It's all down to being kind."
Want To Change The World? Start In East Texas
Even the smallest changes that happen on a local level can lead to bigger change. Do that enough, and you can change the world.
‘Hit The Bricks’ In Downtown Tyler Saturday May 11
Explore the options from the various downtown restaurants, bars, and breweries--with special activities this weekend for the whole family.
I Found Your Next Lunch Spot In Edom–Or Breakfast. Or Dinner.
Just look for the big yellow sign and the chalet-style log structure and pull over, cuz you don't want to miss this.
One Meal Stands Between You And Feeling Immediately Better
We've all been there. It's tempting to reach for the junk food when we're down. It's okay. Just focus on making your next meal healthier--one step at a time.
‘Out Of The Loop’ Offers An Evening Of True East Texas Stories
Spend an evening in downtown Tyler listening to true East Texas Stories presented by Tyler residents in their own words. The event is hosted by The Tyler Loop.