42 episodes

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.

The Front Porch City of Melissa

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 13 Ratings

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.

    S2, E11: Tyler Brewer - 'Providing a Place for People to Simply Be'

    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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    • 28 min
    S2, E10: Joseph Armstrong - Forward Thinking & Raising the Bar

    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

    Links:

    Mayor Northcut Podcast: Listen Now

    City of Melissa: Website

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

    • 23 min
    S2, E9: Tammy Davis – Ripple Effects of a Servant Heart

    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

    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

    • 28 min
    S2, E8: Bridget Saxton - Talking Up the Heart of Melissa

    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

    • 27 min
    S2, E7: Dana Conklin - Creating Ripple Effects

    S2, E7: Dana Conklin - Creating Ripple Effects

    Season 2, Episode 7: Dana Conklin will be quick to tell you that she is a "victim of her raisin'. " She is definitely a servant leader, and she points to her upbringing for establishing that foundation of giving back. From serving on the Melissa City Council to her involvment with Rotary, Dana is creating ripple effects throughout her community. On this episode of The Front Porch, we get to know this amazing woman with a giving heart. We talk about her love for Melissa, challenges facing this community and the heart of the people who call Melissa home.

    Melissa Rotary Club: Website

    City of Melissa: Website

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

    • 25 min
    S2, E6: Mayor Jay Northcut – City's Growth Leader

    S2, E6: Mayor Jay Northcut – City's Growth Leader

    Season 2, Episode 6: I bet you didn't know that Mayor Jay Northcut has run 20 marathons. I bet you also didn't know that he loves comic books. On this episode of The Front Porch, we pull back the curtain and really get to know the elected leader of Melissa, Texas. Besides revealing his hobbies on this episode, Mayor Northcut also shares his story, and he talks about how much Melissa has changed since he moved here almost 23 years ago. His heart for this community really comes out on this episode, too. It was his love for this community that sparked a desire to get involved and start giving back - and ultimately inspired him to run for mayor. #thefrontporch

    Mayor Reed Greer: Listen Here

    Deric Salser Podcast: Listen Here

    Jason Little Podcast: Listen Here

    City of Melissa: Website

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

    • 34 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
13 Ratings

13 Ratings

pollyannasgame ,

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!

TriumphKai ,

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!

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