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.'
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Expert Says Texans Should NEVER Put These 11 Items on Top of the Fridge
And so, that flat space above the refrigerator seemed like the PERFECT place to put things that had nowhere else to live in my kitchen. After all the pantry space in some of these places wasn't 'ample,' either but hey--we do what we must.
Until we find out we shouldn't. Ugh. So many 'shouldn'ts,' aren't there?
But once you go through these items, I think it's easy to see why this matters.
5 Risky Foods Texans Should NEVER Eat at Breakfast Buffets
Uncover the top 5 breakfast buffet no-nos in Texas with insights from food experts and the FDA. Would you still indulge?
You Should NEVER Eat These 13 Condiments After They’ve Expired
Even though some of these condiments may seem practically indestructible, there are at least 10 condiments that experts say Texans should never eat after their expiration date.
Why Texans Should Always Sprinkle Coffee Grounds Around Their Bird Feeders
I recently installed a bird feeder outside my Tyler, Texas area home. So when I ran across a story shared by House Digest about this subject, I was fascinated. I confess I was initially concerned that coffee grounds could potentially cause harm to birds or other little creatures roaming the area
Unstaffed IHOP In Texas: Chef Takes Matters Into His Own Hands
Check out the viral TikTok saga of Death Core Chef cooking solo in a deserted IHOP - unbelievable!
The Important Reason You Should Keep Orange Peels Outside Your Door Right Now
I'd also heard that we can scatter orange peels in our plants to keep pests away, but I'd never heard about this.
What to Watch? 13 of the Best Shows Set in the Great State of Texas
Some of these definitely express a traditional Texas vibe. But some of these may surprise you as they did us.
The 7 Weirdest Driving Laws in the State of Texas
Granted, not all of these laws are quite that strange, but they will likely surprise some of us. There are also city-specific laws here in Texas that don't apply statewide. For example, when driving in El Paso, Texas, drivers are technically supposed to give a little honk when passing another car.
The Biggest Prison in Texas is Both Huge and Intimidating
Also, according to the TDCJ, various agricultural endeavors take place at the prison, including "Feed mill and Grain Storage, Farm Shop, Cow/Calf Operation, Poultry Laying Operation, Swine Farrowing/ Nursery/Finishing Operations, Pork Processing Plant, Security Horses, Security Pack Canines, Edible and Field Crops, and Unit Garden."
WATCH: Road Rage Exchange Caught on Video in Tyler, Texas
Whatever initially occurred between the two drivers, it's hard to watch. East Texas is typically known for mannerly behavior--relatively speaking, at least.