The Front Porch
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.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 78
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
S3, E3: Sebastien Leitz: 'How Can We Impact Kids?'
Season 3, Episode 3: Sebastien Leitz wants to put Melissa, Texas, on the map, and he wants to do it one young athlete at a time. This former collegiate tennis player, who is co-owner of The Athlete G…
00:29:41 |
Thu 21 Nov 2024
S3, E2: Z-Plex - Fielding the Hard Questions
Season 3, Episode 2: On this episode of The Front Porch, we share a conversation between Mayor Jay Northcut and community advocate Doug Zadow. Both of these gentlemen have been on the podcast before,…
00:29:39 |
Wed 06 Nov 2024
S3, E1: Melissa Rotary Club – Creating Ripple Effects
Season 3, Episode 1: Incredible ripple effects are being felt across Melissa, Texas, and the local Rotary Club is the catalyst behind a lot of it. On this episode of The Front Porch, we'll focus on a…
00:30:27 |
Wed 23 Oct 2024
S2, E24: Asst. Police Chief John Duscio - Passion Behind the Badge
Season 2, Episode 24: John Duscio, assistant police chief in Melissa, doesn't live in the community he serves, and he hasn't worked here very long. That doesn't matter. This long-time public servant …
00:32:16 |
Wed 09 Oct 2024
S2, E23: Coach Ashley Pruitt - 'We Are ... Family'
Season 2, Episode 23: Coach Ashley Pruitt loves her family, and that is more than just her husband and two kiddos. That is also every volleyball player at Melissa High School. Coach Pruitt has instil…
00:34:49 |
Wed 25 Sep 2024
S2, E22: Brian Masters - Bringing Hope to Melissa
Season 2, Episode 22: Potential has always intrigued Brian Masters, president of Hope Coffee. That is why he started his inspirational brand and why he wanted to bring his company to Melissa, Texas. …
00:29:09 |
Wed 11 Sep 2024
S2, E21: Coach Matt Nally - 'It's About Winning Life'
Season 2, Episode 21: Coach Matt Nally wants to win football games, but over the last few years he's realized that's not why he does what he does. In the midst of his success on the football field, h…
00:41:49 |
Wed 04 Sep 2024
S2, E20: Alan Ellen - Fighting for His Dream
Season 2, Episode 20: Alan Ellen has been fighting for his dream for a long time. Now that lifelong dream is becoming a reality in Melissa, Texas. Alan is the Chief of Instruction at Pro Black Belt A…
00:37:14 |
Wed 28 Aug 2024
S2, E19: Mila Figg - Creating Her Own 'Milk and Honey'
Season 2, Episode 19: Mila Figg is an all-star. She is a published author. She is a mechanical engineer. She is a small business owner. On this episode of The Front Porch, we give Mila the opportunit…
00:45:25 |
Thu 15 Aug 2024
S2, E18: Judge David Moore - 'Justice With Some Mercy'
Season 2, Episode 18: This conversation with Judge David Moore exemplifies our mission for this community podcast. His spirit and passion for Melissa, Texas, is contagious. His dedication to serving …
00:33:51 |
Tue 30 Jul 2024
S2, E17: Chris Thatcher - All About the Residents
Season 2, Episode 17: Chris Thatcher was destined to work in city government. From his father to his brothers, public service has become a calling, and Chris Thatcher takes his role as Utility Billin…
00:23:29 |
Wed 17 Jul 2024
S2, E16: Andrew Lowery - Service Above Self
Season 2, Episode 16: Andrew Lowery served our country for 34 years in the Army Reserves. When he got out, he made it his mission to give back and embrace the community that supported him and his fam…
00:25:01 |
Wed 03 Jul 2024
S2, E15: Nolan Harvey - Building Community
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 al…
00:21:30 |
Wed 19 Jun 2024
S2, E14: Alyssa Chaney - Celebrating Cardinal Pride
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 h…
00:22:54 |
Tue 04 Jun 2024
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 …
00:31:00 |
Wed 22 May 2024
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 fea…
00:30:13 |
Wed 01 May 2024
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 directo…
00:28:55 |
Wed 17 Apr 2024
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 i…
00:23:59 |
Wed 03 Apr 2024
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…
00:28:29 |
Wed 20 Mar 2024
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 a…
00:27:50 |
Tue 05 Mar 2024
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