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  • S4, E6: Brittany and Brian Shull – Going Full Throttle

    S4, E6: Brittany and Brian Shull – Going Full Throttle
    Jan 22 2026
    Season 4, Episode 6: Brittany and Brian Shull are extra - in the most wonderfully great way. Everything they do is done full throttle, and the ripple effects they're creating across Melissa, Texas, are profound. On this episode of The Front Porch, Brittany and Brian discuss all the different ways they're giving back and supporting this community – whether that's through the youth football league or turning their front yard into a winter wonderland at Christmas. Spoiler Alert: There are countless number of "drop the mic moments" on this episode, because the Shulls are passionate about anything and everything Melissa, Texas. #frontporch

    Links:
    Applied Torque Solutions: Website

    Cardinal Nation Sports: Website

    City of Melissa: Website

    Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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    28 Min.
  • S4, E5: Ericca Boone – 'I Feel Like This is Where I Should Be'

    S4, E5: Ericca Boone – 'I Feel Like This is Where I Should Be'
    Jan 8 2026
    Season 4, Episode 5: Ericca Boone has only lived in Melissa, Texas, for six months, but she already has a heart for this community. On this episode of The Front Porch, we get amazing perspective from someone who discovered exactly where she "should be," after spending a majority of her adult life in the Greater DFW area. Do you know what surprised her the most about Melissa, Texas? Listen and find out! #frontporch

    Links:


    Hope Coffee Podcast: Listen Now

    City of Melissa: Website

    Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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    22 Min.
  • S4, E4: Sgt. Bryan Kile – 'We Want to Make a Real Difference'

    S4, E4: Sgt. Bryan Kile – 'We Want to Make a Real Difference'
    Dec 18 2025
    Season 4, Episode 4: Sgt. Bryan Kile has worked for the Melissa Police Department for 16 years, and his love for his department and this community runs deep. Throughout this episode of The Front Porch, Sgt. Kile references the strong culture across the city. It's evident how proud he is to work for the Melissa Police Department.

    Reminder: Our shadow mission when visiting with city staff is to humanize them. They are real people serving this community. Sgt. Kile shares a couple things he loves to do when he's not wearing the badge. One of those pastimes involves "herding cats." #frontporch

    Links:

    Melissa Police Department: Website

    City of Melissa: Website

    Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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    18 Min.
  • S4, E3: Tyler Bark – A Parks and Rec Legacy

    S4, E3: Tyler Bark – A Parks and Rec Legacy
    Dec 3 2025
    Season 4, Episode 3: Tyler Bark was born to work in parks and recreation. He watched his father work in that capacity of city government for most of his life. Then, Tyler got his own little taste of the parks and rec world while he was in college. That's when a legacy was born. Now, Tyler serves as the Parks and Recreation Manager for the City of Melissa. When we recorded this episode of The Front Porch, Tyler had only been on the job for 6 weeks, but he had already developed a love for this community, and he already had big plans for the Parks and Recreation Department. #frontporch

    Links:

    Melissa Parks and Rec: Website

    City of Melissa: Website

    Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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    27 Min.
  • S4, E2: Jon Underbrink (Starbucks) - Maximum Impact ... One Cup. One Person. One Neighborhood.

    S4, E2: Jon Underbrink (Starbucks) - Maximum Impact ... One Cup. One Person. One Neighborhood.
    Nov 13 2025
    Season 4, Episode 2: Jon Underbrink gets the opportunity to give back in Melissa, Texas, in a very caffeinated way. As a shift supervisor at the Meilissa Starbucks from Day 1, it has been his mission to create positive ripple effects across this community - one cup of coffee at a time. On this episode of The Front Porch, Jon shares how he ended up in Melissa and waited patiently for the Starbucks to be built ... he talks about his 19-year career with Starbucks ... and he explains what he loves about this community. #frontporch

    Links:

    Starbucks Coffee: Website

    City of Melissa: Website

    Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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    28 Min.
  • S4, E1: Ash & Sage Sauna Spa – Building Community Through Wellness

    S4, E1: Ash & Sage Sauna Spa – Building Community Through Wellness
    Oct 30 2025
    Season 4, Episode 1: Andrea and Scott Murray - owners of Ash & Sage Sauna Spa - have a simple goal. They want to create community through wellness. This power couple has taken an out-of-the-box wellness concept - which is emphasizes self-care and self-love - and started to make it come to life in the heart of this community. On the spa's Facebook page it says: "A sanctuary where you can elevate your wellness routine with contrast therapy & luxury hydrotherapy." On this episode of The Front Porch, Andrea and Scott share their story, they talk about where Ash & Sage originated and they discuss some of their biggest fears as their dream starts to become a reality. #frontporch

    Links:

    Ash & Sage Sauna Spa: Website

    Ash & Sage Sauna Spa: Facebook

    Hope Coffee Podcast: Listen Now

    Gateway Village Podcast: LIsten Now

    City of Melissa: Website

    Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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    34 Min.
  • S3, E26: The 601 Boutique - Leveraging Cardinal Pride

    S3, E26: The 601 Boutique - Leveraging Cardinal Pride
    Oct 16 2025
    Season 3, Episode 26: The 601 Boutique is leaving its mark on Melissa, Texas. It has turned into the go-to place for Cardinals gear, and it has grown into a unique store-front. All of this is fueled by one family's love - for each other and the community. On this episode of The Front Porch, we sat down with Brittany Dyden and her mom, Michelle. They are the co-owners of The 601 Boutique. They share how they ended up in Melissa and how this entrepreneurial endeavor captured the heart of Cardinal Pride. #frontporch

    Links:

    The 601 Boutique: Facebook

    City of Melissa: Website

    Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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    23 Min.
  • S3, E25: Mark Stover - Purposeful Retirement

    S3, E25: Mark Stover - Purposeful Retirement
    Oct 2 2025
    Season 3, Episode 25: Mark Stover is starting to become an expert in retirement. Over the years, this recent retiree has accumulated quotes, tips and tricks to create his own blueprint for life after the 9-to-5. Now, he wants to share his findings with other people and help them retire with grace and intentionality too. On this episode of The Front Porch, Mark tells his story, shares some of his retirement nuggets and talks about being retired in Melissa, Texas. He also shares his affinity for Meals on Wheels of Collin County. #frontporch

    Links:

    Meals on Wheels Podcast: Listen Now

    Meals on Wheels Collin County: Website

    City of Melissa: Website

    Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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    33 Min.