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The Front Porch

Melissa Texas Community Podcast

Recent Episodes

Nov. 6, 2024

S3, E2: Z-Plex - Fielding the Hard Questions

Season 3, Episode 2: On this episode of The Front Porch, we share a conversation between Mayor Jay Northcut and community advocate Doug Zadow. Both of these gentlemen have been on the podcast before, but this particular episode will highlight …

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Oct. 23, 2024

S3, E1: Melissa Rotary Club: Creating Ripple Effects

Season 3, Episode 1: Incredible ripple effects are being felt across Melissa, Texas, and the local Rotary Club is the catalyst behind a lot of it. On this episode of The Front Porch, we'll focus on a this impactful organization. …

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Oct. 9, 2024

S2, E24: Asst. Police Chief John Duscio - Passion Behind the Badge

Season 2, Episode 24: John Duscio, assistant police chief in Melissa, doesn't live in the community he serves, and he hasn't worked here very long. That doesn't matter. This long-time public servant already has a heart for Melissa, Texas. He …

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Sept. 25, 2024

S2, E23: Coach Ashley Pruitt - 'We Are ... Family'

Season 2, Episode 23: Coach Ashley Pruitt loves her family, and that is more than just her husband and two kiddos. That is also every volleyball player at Melissa High School. Coach Pruitt has instilled a family-first mindset in the …

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Sept. 11, 2024

S2, E22: Brian Masters - Bringing Hope to Melissa

Season 2, Episode 22: Potential has always intrigued Brian Masters, president of Hope Coffee. That is why he started his inspirational brand and why he wanted to bring his company to Melissa, Texas. Brian Masters firmly believes in this community, …

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Sept. 4, 2024

S2, E21: Coach Matt Nally - 'It's About Winning Life'

Season 2, Episode 21: Coach Matt Nally wants to win football games, but over the last few years he's realized that's not why he does what he does. In the midst of his success on the football field, his philosophy …

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Recent Blog Posts

Melissa Road TributeFest Saturday, September 16, 2023

Make sure you circle Saturday, Sept. 16, on your calendar!The City of Melissa, Texas proudly presents the first Melissa Road Tribute Fest, a day filled with live music, food trucks in partnership with The Nest, and lots of fun activities for the who…

Melissa Texas Breaks Ground on New 40,000 sf Public Safety Facility

The City of Melissa recently broke ground on a new 40,000 SF Public Safety Building. The facility is being constructed by Crossland Construction on Hwy 5 just south of Melissa Road and will house the Central Fire Station, Fire Administration, Police…

Melissa Gateway Village Approved by City of Melissa, Texas

Melissa Approves Downtown Redevelopment Project The Melissa City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission have approved preliminary plans for the redevelopment of the city's downtown sector. The initial project will be the development of a 50,0…