Episodes

  • S3, E6: Meals on Wheels - 'You're Not Alone in the Fight'

    S3, E6: Meals on Wheels - 'You're Not Alone in the Fight'
    Jan 8 2025
    Season 3, Episode 6: Meals on Wheels of Collin County is creating ripple effects in Melissa, Texas (not to mention the other 26 cities across the county.) On this episode of The Front Porch, we sat down with two Meals on Wheels rock stars - Queen Ellison and Shannon Revels. Both of these amazing women have a heart for giving back, especially giving back to the elderly across the county. Think you know about Meals on Wheels? I bet you learn a few powerful things about the organization just listening to this episode, including the fact the local agency distributes 2,200 meals a day! #thefrontporch

    Meals on Wheels - Collin County: Website

    Want to Volunteer? Get Involved

    Need Assistance? Get Help

    City of Melissa: Website

    Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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    29 mins
  • S3, E5: Braum's Granny - Source of Light and Kindness

    S3, E5: Braum's Granny - Source of Light and Kindness
    Dec 19 2024
    Season 3, Episode 5: If you live in Melissa, Texas, you might not know the name Judy Lewis Smith, but I promise you know exactly who she is. You just know her as "Braum's Granny," and she has probably put a smile on your face with her heart-felt and genuine Facebook posts. Maybe she was sharing a creative recipe using Braum's jalapeno dip, or giving her two cents about orange yogurt. Regardless, there is no doubt that she's provided a little light, hope and kindness in this sometimes dark world. Why does Judy - Braum's Granny - start doing this? Listen to this episode to find out. #thefrontporch

    We Are Melissa: Facebook Page

    City of Melissa: Website

    Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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    33 mins
  • S3, E4: Steve Zeigler: Slice of Community

    S3, E4: Steve Zeigler: Slice of Community
    Dec 5 2024
    Season 3, Episode 4: It's all about community and giving back for Steve Zeigler, owner of Mountain Mike's Pizza in Melissa, Texas. That's why he opened his very first Jersey Mike's. That's why he opened five more locations of the popular sandwich shop in North Texas. And that's why he jumped into the world of pizza and opened a restaurant in Melissa. Along with his son, Steve is leaving a mark on Melissa - providing yummy pizza in a family-friendly environment and creating ripple effects with his giving heart. On this episode of The Front Porch, Steve Zeigler shares his story, including the profound advice from his father that changed his life. #thefrontporch

    Mountain Mike's Pizza: Website

    Mountain Mike's on Facebook: Facebook

    City of Melissa: Website

    Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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    38 mins
  • S3, E3: Sebastien Leitz: 'How Can We Impact Kids?'

    S3, E3: Sebastien Leitz: 'How Can We Impact Kids?'
    Nov 21 2024
    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 Group, is helping turn up the knob on youth sports and training in this community. The approach at TAG is develop the athlete and then provide the best coaching in the world, based on their sport of choice. On this episode of The Front Porch, Sebastien tells his story, talks about his vision for youth sports in Melissa and he shares his heart for this community. #thefrontporch


    The Athlete Group: Website

    Melissa Sports: Website

    Podcast - Doug Zadow: Listen Now

    Podcast - Z-Plex: Listen Now

    City of Melissa: Website

    Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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    30 mins
  • S3, E2: Z-Plex - Fielding the Hard Questions

    S3, E2: Z-Plex - Fielding the Hard Questions
    Nov 6 2024
    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, but this particular episode will highlight their sit-down conversation about the Z-Plex. They discuss the misconceptions surrounding the state-of-the-art complex and the vision of the world-class facility. #thefrontporch


    Complete Conversation: Watch Video

    Melissa Sports: Website

    Podcast - Lynn Vanlandingham (Five Tool Baseball): Listen Now

    Podcast - Mike Demsky (Doug Out Sports Grill): Listen Now

    Podcast - Doug Zadow: Listen Now

    Podcast - Mayor Jay Northcut: Listen Now

    City of Melissa: Website

    Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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    30 mins
  • S3, E1: Melissa Rotary Club – Creating Ripple Effects

    S3, E1: Melissa Rotary Club – Creating Ripple Effects
    Oct 23 2024
    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 this impactful organization. We'll tell the Rotary Club’s story through the stories of three dedicated Rotarians. On this episode, we’ll hear from John Cave, past president of the Melissa Rotary Club … Ken Truax, who joined the Rotary Club in 2022 … and Mary Grubbs, the current chapter president. #thefrontporch


    Melissa Rotary Club: Website

    Melissa Rotary Club: Facebook Page

    City of Melissa: Website

    Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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    30 mins
  • S2, E24: Asst. Police Chief John Duscio - Passion Behind the Badge

    S2, E24: Asst. Police Chief John Duscio - Passion Behind the Badge
    Oct 9 2024
    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 already has a heart for Melissa, Texas. He also has an excitement for this community as it really starts to grow. Assistant Chief Duscio is excited because he's lived through this before in McKinney and Wylie. On this episode of The Front Porch, he shares his advice on growing the right way. (His passion for public service is also showcased.) #thefrontporch


    Melissa Police Department: Website

    Chief Stokes Podcast: Listen Now

    City of Melissa: Website

    Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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    32 mins
  • S2, E23: Coach Ashley Pruitt - 'We Are ... Family'

    S2, E23: Coach Ashley Pruitt - 'We Are ... Family'
    Sep 25 2024
    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 instilled a family-first mindset in the volleyball program, and it's her mission as the head varsity volleyball coach to "develop great humans." She said that the school district and the community demands excellence, but in her eyes that is more than just winning volleyball games #thefrontporch


    Melissa High School: Website

    Melissa Varsity Volleyballl: Website

    City of Melissa: Website

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