The Front Porch City of Melissa

Season 2, Episode 14: Alyssa Chaney grew up in Melissa, Texas. She left to attend college in Stephenville, Texas, but as soon as she graduated from Tarleton State University, she came straight back home. Now, she is getting the amazing opportunity to celebrate anything and everything for Melissa Schools. Her role as Communications Specialist for Melissa ISD gives her the opportunity to tell the story of a school district - and a community - that she whole-heartedly loves. #frontporch

Links:


Melissa ISD: Website

Melissa Schools on IG: Follow

Tarleton State: Website

City of Melissa: Website

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Season 2, Episode 13: Melissa's Fire Chief does not live in the community that he serves, but his love and passion for Melissa, Texas, runs deep. That love and passion - along with his heart for his fire family - is what inspires Carl Nix to spend two and half hours a day commuting from Sulphur Springs, Texas. On this episode of The Front Porch, we get the chance to hear Chief Nix story, discuss his leadership philosophy and find out where his servent heart comes from.  #frontporch

Links:

City of Melissa: Website

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Season 2, Episode 12: On this podcast, we tell the story of Melissa, Texas, by sharing the stories of the people who live and work here. This episode of The Front Porch is a little different. Our featured guest, Don Dykstra - owner of Bloomfield Homes, doesn't live in Melissa or have an office in Melissa. But his company is building high-end houses in this community, and he does have a huge heart for Melissa, Texas. Along with his story, Don Dykstra shares his affection for Melissa. He also talks about starting Bloomfield Homes and his thoughts on this community's tremendous growth.  #frontporch

Links:

Bloomfield Homes: Website 

City of Melissa: Website

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Season 2, Episode 11: Coming out grad school, Tyler Brewer's first "real" job was with the City of Melissa. Ten years later, he's never left. On this episode of The Front Porch, the executive director of development explains what he loves about Melissa, Texas, and why he's so proud to work here. Since he's also oversite for some many different departments within the community, he has some profound insight on how Melissa is growing. #frontporch

Links:

City Manager Jason Little Podcast: Listen Now

City of Melissa: Website

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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Season 2, Episode 10: Before jumping into commercial construction and owning/operating a local restaruant, Joseph Armstrong was a former youth pastor. During that season of his life, he learned the importance of focusing on other people. That life lesson continues to have ripple effects across his life, including with his role on Melissa's City Council. On this episode of The Front Porch, we hear Joseph's story, we talk about why he wanted to serve his community and he shares his hopes for Melissa, Texas. #frontporch

Links:

Mayor Northcut Podcast: Listen Now

City of Melissa: Website

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Season 2, Episode 9: Tammy Davis is a longtime resident of Melissa, Texas. She also has a huge heart for giving back. It’s safe to say that Tammy Davis is selfless, and you’ll quickly find out in our conversation where her kind heart comes from. On this episode of The Front Porch, we'll get to know this Godly woman who has a heart for serving others and positively impacting her community. #frontporch

Links:

25 Project: Website

Direction 613: Website

Kent Jones Davis Podcast: Listen Now

Mayor Northcut Podcast: Listen Now

City of Melissa: Website

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com