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 on 101.5 KNUE.
Tara Holley
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The assertive, but friendly e-mail strikes the balance. It's a strong statement asking for a definitive response without coming across as snarky.
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First they cut the Tostada, the 7-Layer Burrito, and the Meximelt. And now this? Taco Bell lovers are protesting all over social media. But why all the changes?
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We know microwaving plastics and aluminum foil is a really, really bad idea. But did you know it can be truly dangerous to microwave nothing at all?
Everything Changes. And “This Too Shall Pass”
Even the bad things we walk through don't negate who you are and are often revealing and catalysts for change--the good kind.
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Don't beat yourself if you find you're not always a shining beacon of wisdom. Going through these moments are, too, a way that you continue to grow in wisdom.
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