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The Front Porch

By: City of Melissa
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  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • S2, E15: Nolan Harvey - Building Community

    S2, E15: Nolan Harvey - Building Community
    Jun 19 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: Website

    Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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    22 mins
  • S2, E14: Alyssa Chaney - Celebrating Cardinal Pride

    S2, E14: Alyssa Chaney - Celebrating Cardinal Pride
    Jun 4 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: Website

    Melissa Schools on IG: Follow

    Tarleton State: Website

    City of Melissa: Website

    Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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    23 mins
  • S2, E13: Fire Chief Carl Nix - All in the Family

    S2, E13: Fire Chief Carl Nix - All in the Family
    May 22 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: Website

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