Episodes

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 everything Melissa, Texas, and that came out on this...

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 – after more than 18 years – Mayor Greer loves so much...

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." That is an amazing aspect of this podcast ......

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 inspiring and contagious. Where does that fire come from?...

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 company, Day One Experts – have been brought in to help...

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, Texas, and found out what they love about their...

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 developed a love and passion for his community. He has been...

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 Grayson Hurst and Bella Blankenship, seniors at Melissa...

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 was. After she started her family, she moved back...