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
A Small Note Of Encouragement For You Today
It was a really great day. The weather was beautiful, spent time with a friend, and life felt good. But, a few days last week? Well, it was a different story.
Hey East Texas: The Rose City Farmers’ Market Returns April 20
The Rose City Farmers' Market will be back with sustainably-grown produce, grass fed meats and yard eggs, from-scratch pies and pastries, local honey, and more!
5th Annual ‘Wings Over Pegasus’ Set For April 20
Enjoy "The Raptor" airshow, skydivers, Easter egg hunt, a silent auction, pony rides, raffle drawing for two round-trip tickets on Southwest Airlines and more.
See The Third And Final Supermoon Of 2019 Tomorrow Night
If fyou missed the chance to behold January's "super blood wolf moon" eclipse or February's brilliant "snow moon," you've got one more chance.
So, How’d YOU Sleep Last Night?
When you're busy, sleep easily slips to the back-burner. However, getting quality sleep is crucial for living the other 16 hours or so of ours days well.
Have You Had Your DNA Tested Yet?
For some, it's a way to re-connect with something real. It feels like a way to say "hey, I come from somewhere and I am a part of a larger story."
Be The ‘Best Supporting Actor’ In The Lives Of Others
We have a choice in how we choose to "play our roles" in the lives of our friends, family, and even strangers.
How About An Inflatable Irish Pub For St. Patrick’s Day? [PIC]
What if you could spend the day in an Irish pub? Well, shy of a hop over to the Emerald Isle, there could be a fun alternative. We need this in East Texas.
‘Active Tyler’ Plan Focuses On A More Walk And Bike Friendly City
What is active transportation? A simple definition is transportation that is human-powered, like walking or biking. This is a growing trend in Texas cities.
A Case For Creating Art…Even If It’s Not Very “Good”
"Good art is not what it looks like, but what it does to us." Making art is a process, not a product--and may perhaps even have a therapeutic effect.
Get Your Fur Baby Micro-chipped This Weekend And Keep Them Safe
When they're lost, it is a comfort knowing that if a kind soul finds them and brings them to a vet, that microchip will reunite them with their human parents.
It’s Time Again For ‘Hit The Bricks’ In Downtown Tyler On March 9
Whether you wander down on a whim, make a plan to meet a friend, or want to hang with the entire family, 'Hit the Bricks' has something almost anyone could dig.