The Front Porch
Melissa Texas Community Podcast
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Sept. 11, 2026
S4, E21: Aaron Woods - Scary Passion
Season 4, Episode 21 of The Front Porch Podcast features Aaron Woods, crew lead for Public Works and haunted house enthusiast. Links: City of Melissa: Website Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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Aug. 28, 2026
S4, E20: Mitzi McCabe and Leslie Chapman - the People Behind the People
Season 4, Episode 20 of The Front Porch Podcast features the Human Resources Department for the City of Melissa – Mitzi McCabe (HR Director) and Leslie Chapman (HR Generalist). Links: Human Resources Department: Website City of Melissa: Website Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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Aug. 14, 2026
S4, E19: Casey Hysell - 'We Build Community by Being a Part of It'
Season 4, Episode 19 of The Front Porch Podcast features Casey Hysall, a member of the inaugural Leadership Melissa class. Links: City of Melissa: Website Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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July 24, 2026
Episode 100: Defining Culture – Pride, Intentionality and Family
Season 4, Episode 18 of The Front Porch Podcast features Jason Little (City Manager), Reed Greer (former Mayor and Facilities Director) and Gail Dansby (Executive Director of Adminstrative Servies). This is Episode No. 100 of The Front Porch. Links: Gail Dansby Podcast: Listen Now Jason Little Podcast: Listen Now Reed Greer Podcast: Listen Now City of Melissa: Website Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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July 8, 2026
S4, E17: Paul Anderson – Following His Calling to 'Get Stuff Done'
Season 4, Episode 17 of The Front Porch Podcast features Paul Anderson, president of the Melissa School Board and a founder of Melissa Sports Connection. Links: Melissa ISD: Website Melissa Sports Connection: Website City of Melissa: Website Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
June 26, 2026
S4, E16: Darren Thompson – An Education in Legacy
Season 4, Episode 16 of The Front Porch Podcast features Darren Thompson, who serves on the Melissa School Board and was an inaugural member of Leadership Melissa. Links: City of Melissa: Website Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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July 16, 2023
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…
Jan. 18, 2023
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…
June 24, 2022
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 50,000 s…
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