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
Ever Tried Dining Alone? It Can Be Quite Relaxing.
I've dined out by myself many times either due to my job at the time or travel. Honestly, I've found that it can actually be a nice experience.
Why Do We Love Bitmoji’s So Much?
Whether it's because being a real-life human is boring sometimes or it's easier to communicate in little pictures in an overly complex world, people love them.
Make Sure Your Pets Wear Their Tags When They’re Outside
Please. Get those tags out of the closet and make sure your pets are easily identifiable by those who'd like to help get them home to you as soon as possible.
Need To Boost Your Calm & Creativity? Walk In The Country.
After a few minutes I become more accustomed to the quiet and my brain calms. I start to notice the sounds of nature. Then, the ideas start to come.
The Next ‘Pooches On The Patio’ Set For July 21 At Roost In Tyler
Delicious food, fun times with our canine companions, and an opportunity to benefit the SPCA of East Texas.
Why Does My Cat Jasper Want To Eat Strawberries? Is This Normal?
I turned just in time to see Jasper the Cat, with an enormous strawberry in his mouth, dart out of my grasp and run and hide under the sofa.
‘Cats On Broadway’ To Feature Adoptable Cats At ETX Brewing Co.
This could be the purrr-fect place to find your new best friend. Also featuring the live music of Dustin Becker and some great local brews. Yeah, I'll be there.
‘Hit The Bricks’ Features Auto & Cycle Show On July 13
Bring the camera and check out some of the coolest cars you'll find around East Texas. Get lunch at one of the food trucks or downtown restaurants.
‘Vintage Warbird Expo’ & Airshow This Week At Tyler Airport
In conjunction with the expo, there will also be the "Thunder Over Cedar Creek Lake Airshow" on Saturday night, July 6 at twilight.
Is This Hawk Trying To Tell Me Something Or Is It Just Visiting?
Now, I've heard hawks flying over from time to time. However, this has been...different.
New Cancer Vaccine Tested On Dogs–Could Humans Be Next?
Who knows? Sometimes these are the "fringe" breakthroughs that lead to a paradigm shift in a decade or two that could surprise us all. I hope so.
Does Watching Scary Movies Actually Make Us Feel…Better?
Perhaps part of it was realizing that whenever I walked outside, the chance that I would be confronted by a hungry zombie mob was generally a small one.