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
Episode 17: Kenny Deel
Episode 17: Kenny Deel has a passion for the kids in Melissa, Texas, and he has dedicated his entire career to Melissa Schools. Deel was recently honored for that passion and dedication. In August o…
00:32:37 |
Thu 28 Jan 2021
Episode 16: Michelle Stradling
Episode 16: Michelle Stradling and her husband, Jesse, ended up in Melissa, Texas, because of the water tower. Not really. But kind of. They have a fun, adventurous story that got them from Arizona t…
00:28:41 |
Thu 14 Jan 2021
Episode 15: Victoria Marshall (Kay Marie Boutique)
When Victoria Marshall asked her family what they thought about her opening a boutique in downtown Melissa, she was certain they would squash that idea. They didn't. They actually encouraged the form…
00:28:28 |
Thu 17 Dec 2020
Episode 14: Duke Sparks
Duke Sparks is on fire for Melissa, Texas. After a storied career as a coach and administrator across the state, he landed in Melissa at a pivotal time in his life. He was entrenched in this communit…
00:31:48 |
Thu 03 Dec 2020
Episode 13: Rachel Buckley (Camp Gladiator)
Rachel Buckley is giving back to Melissa, Texas, in a very unique way. She is a partner/trainer for Camp Gladiator. Not only is she helping people live a healthy lifestyle, she is building a communit…
00:30:40 |
Thu 12 Nov 2020
Episode 12: Marlo Hofmann (Cross My Heart & Hope For Pie)
There is a lot of love, faith and history in a slice of Marlo Hofman's pie. The owner of Cross My Heart & Hope For Pie is building on a legacy that was started in the kitchen by her grandmother and c…
00:38:44 |
Thu 29 Oct 2020
Episode 11: Mary Ann Little (Bella Couture Salon)
When you set up roots in a community, cool things happen. Mary Ann Little – owner and artistic director at Bella Couture Salon – is living that truth. After moving to Melissa, she opened her boutique…
00:24:34 |
Thu 15 Oct 2020
Episode 10: Darin Jordan (Hidden Aces BBQ)
If you drive through downtown Melissa, Texas, you can't miss Darin Jordan's place. It's small and quaint and smells like heaven. The little log cabin that houses Hidden Aces BBQ is starting to make a…
00:20:43 |
Thu 24 Sep 2020
Episode 9: Ashton Mitchell-Johnson
Episode 9: When George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis, 16-year-old Ashton Mitchell-Johnson got mad. He said he wanted to punch something. But this passionate teenager from Melissa, Texas, channeled …
00:40:42 |
Thu 10 Sep 2020
Episode 8: Kellie Maynard
Episode 8: Passion. That one word sums up this episode of "Heart of Melissa" with our featured guest Kellie Maynard, director of the Melissa Education Foundation. She has a heart for anything and eve…
00:32:56 |
Thu 27 Aug 2020
Episode 7: Mayor Reed Greer
Episode 7: Reed Greer has been mayor of Melissa, Texas, for 11 years. To say that he has a heart for this community is an understatement. He was initially drawn to Melissa for the schools, but now – …
00:52:07 |
Thu 13 Aug 2020
Episode 6: Brooke & Ethan Redden
Episode 6: You might know Brooke and Ethan Redden, but do really know them? Do you know how they met and/or got married? Both very cool stories that they share on this episode of "Heart of Melissa." …
00:41:20 |
Thu 30 Jul 2020
Episode 5: Superintendent Keith Murphy
Episode 5: Need some inspiration or motivation? Listen to this episode of "Heart of Melissa." The passion and energy of our featured guest – Keith Murphy, superintendent of Melissa Schools – is inspi…
00:48:07 |
Thu 16 Jul 2020
Episode 4: Dave Quinn (Economic Development)
Episode 4: Part of Melissa's story is its bright future. On this episode ... we visit with Dave Quinn, who is leading the charge for economic development in this community. Dave – along with his comp…
00:31:19 |
Thu 02 Jul 2020
Special Edition: We Are One Melissa
On this special edition of "Heart of Melissa" ... we got the opportunity to spotlight Shannon Sweat and Omar Landrum. We focused on their individual stories, discussed how they ended up in Melissa, T…
00:53:57 |
Thu 18 Jun 2020
Episode 3: Doug Zadow
Episode 3: What do you get when you combine an entrepreneurial spirit with community pride? Melissa, Texas, is lucky to know the answer to that question. For the last 35 years, Doug Zadow has develop…
00:38:48 |
Wed 03 Jun 2020
Episode 2: Grayson Hurst & Bella Blankenship
Episode 2: Covid-19 has impacted everyone in some shape, form or fashion. High school seniors were effected in a very profound way. On this episode of "Heart of Melissa," we share the stories of Gray…
00:33:54 |
Wed 20 May 2020
Episode 1: Danielle Dorman-Chapa
Episode 1: Danielle Dorman-Chapa moved to Melissa her sophomore year of high school. The city limit sign read: "Population: 301." She thought her life was over, even though she loved how beautiful it…
00:27:27 |
Wed 20 May 2020
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