The Front Porch City of Melissa
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- Society & Culture
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The American front porch represents the ideal of community in America. Just like on this community podcast, it’s where stories are celebrated. Welcome to The Front Porch – the official community podcast of Melissa, Texas. On every episode, we share the stories of the people who live and work in this community. We also capture the heart of Melissa, Texas. This is The Front Porch.
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S2, E13: Fire Chief Carl Nix - All in the Family
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
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City of Melissa: Website
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S2, E12: Don Dykstra - Homeward Bound
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
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Bloomfield Homes: Website
City of Melissa: Website
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S2, E11: Tyler Brewer - 'Providing a Place for People to Simply Be'
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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S2, E10: Joseph Armstrong - Forward Thinking & Raising the Bar
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
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Mayor Northcut Podcast: Listen Now
City of Melissa: Website
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S2, E9: Tammy Davis – Ripple Effects of a Servant Heart
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
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25 Project: Website
Direction 613: Website
Kent Jones Davis Podcast: Listen Now
Mayor Northcut Podcast: Listen Now
City of Melissa: Website
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S2, E8: Bridget Saxton - Talking Up the Heart of Melissa
Season 2, Episode 8: It didn't take Bridget Saxton long to fall in love with Melissa, Texas. As the new communications manager for the city, Bridget has grown fond of this community in a very short amount of time. On this episode of The Front Porch, we'll discuss Bridget's passion for Melissa, and we'll discover how she ended up here. She also discusses some of the challenges facing Melissa, and she talks about her support staff in the industry. #frontporch
Melissa Communications Department: Website
City of Melissa: Website
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Customer Reviews
Love Heart of Melissa!
I have lived in Melissa for 19 years. It is wonderful to hear the stories of so many who love it here as much as we do!
Great work
We have just bought a house and moved in to the beautiful Village of Melissa in August. Being able to hear the people to share their inspiring stories in and around Melissa, I became more confident and hopeful about our decision to move to Melissa from Plano. Looming forward to hearing more great stories and connections from the great people of Melissa!