19 JUN 2024 · Season 2, Episode 15: Nolan Harvey, the contracted city engineer in Melissa, brings a completely different perspective to this episode of The Front Porch. He has worked for the City of Melissa for almost 9 years, and he has been at the forefront of the growth and development. With every decision that is made, Nolan and his staff have the "good and growth of the community in mind."  #frontporch Links: City of Melissa: https://www.cityofmelissa.com/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

4 JUN 2024 · 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: https://www.melissaisd.org/ Melissa Schools on IG:https://www.instagram.com/melissa_schools/ Tarleton State: https://www.tarleton.edu/home/ City of Melissa: https://www.cityofmelissa.com/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

22 MAY 2024 · 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: https://www.cityofmelissa.com/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

1 MAY 2024 · 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: https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=CllVGubAyZtH4L5b10L4Pj7iImAGeucWzd9iziNjwEr_AoAUIABABILlUYMmmkY3kpMAToAH6j4jXA8gBAcgD2CCqBFpP0D2JQPn2E0wx3TtsPGuR3t-ImcI09F-gX09vvXJFbPDZxIS4Ky2Bf5HOfinxouMccpyNaZouUpGbUw-dI4pFDCEhfHk92UhY2QSWLdbhGU-tLTr3cNcXbi_ABLaL46_ZBIAFkE6IBYDxxelOoAZmgAfu7_coiAcBkAcBqAfruLECqAemvhuoB7masQKoB_PRG6gH7tIbqAf_nLECqAfK3BuoB5KvsQKoB7uksQKoB5KmsQKoB9imsQKoB961sQKoB9uqsQKoB9CqsQKoB9ywsQKoB7-5sQKoB-qxsQKoB5S4sQKoB-y4sQKoB763sQKoB7K7sQKoB7O7sQKoB8O9sQKoB8S9sQKoB-S9sQKgCNPWPrAIAdIIKhACMgSD4IAOOg3C4YCAgIAEgsCAwIUgQgEESNHs8ypQCViRufvIr-2FA5oJIGh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmJsb29tZmllbGRob21lcy5jb20vsQlthH-xcMMj6rkJjpEaRmnbUJL4CQGYCwGqDAIIAegMBqoNAlVTyA0BghQUCAESEGJsb29tZmllbGQgaG9tZXOIFAPIFKyOyfX0zdGtJtAVAfgWAYAXAZIXCRIHCAEQAxi5AboXBDgBSAHgFwLQGAHYGAE&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0MexBhD3ARIsAEI3WHJp6GYHT5Xdoy75rFyyUXmFvlPP960gm3zOS3_jtah8mT7wCWqAP-0aAt09EALw_wcB&ved=2ahUKEwid7_XIr-2FAxUzL9AFHXWADUAQ0Qx6BAgGEAE&nis=8&cid=CAASFeRoPbBoL2U_hwJe_ZhvcLMQRhvoYA&dblrd=1&sival=AF15MEADoj3ZjDSVLDQFxG5d_kgmIwUkwA_0jqO-I15VH3k_a1SnqirTZaZdQni3tqnZXubR6lt7Z84FO_U-dfx5LuKoVGpmWxjkPMmL5ogXn38tU-qR_lWJnrTEiRaobw49TVGTnMc_IwrUPP3-WKVHeVvTUvG27hm1yW9LKgj1IeiRwHXPx88&sig=AOD64_1tVPSbC4tJA_yNkUsXHD_pG0h8_Q&adurl=https://www.bloomfieldhomes.com/%3Futm_source%3Dgoogle%26utm_medium%3Dcpc%26utm_campaign%3Dbrand%26gad_source%3D1 City of Melissa: https://www.cityofmelissa.com/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

17 APR 2024 · 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: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-21-city-manager-jason-little--44065182 City of Melissa: https://www.cityofmelissa.com/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

3 APR 2024 · 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: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e6-mayor-jay-northcut-city-s-growth-leader--58586626 City of Melissa: https://www.cityofmelissa.com/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

20 MAR 2024 · 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: https://25project.org Direction 613: https://direction613.org Kent Jones Davis Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-27-kent-jones-davis-the-25-project--46151275 Mayor Northcut Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e6-mayor-jay-northcut-city-s-growth-leader--58586626 City of Melissa: https://www.cityofmelissa.com/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

5 MAR 2024 · 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: https://www.cityofmelissa.com/463/Communications City of Melissa: https://www.cityofmelissa.com/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

21 FEB 2024 · 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: https://melissa-rotary.org City of Melissa: https://www.cityofmelissa.com/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

6 FEB 2024 · 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: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-mayor-reed-greer--40298681 Deric Salser Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e3-deric-salser-gateway-to-progress--58059099 Jason Little Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-21-city-manager-jason-little--44065182 City of Melissa: https://www.cityofmelissa.com/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com