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Season 2

April 17, 2024

S2, E11: Tyler Brewer - 'Providing a Place for People to Simply Be'

Season 2, Episode 11: Coming out grad school, Tyler Brewer's first "real" job was with the City of Melissa. Ten years later, he's never left. On this episode of The Front Porch, the executive director of development explains what he …

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April 3, 2024

S2, E10: Joseph Armstrong - Forward Thinking & Raising the Bar

Season 2, Episode 10: Before jumping into commercial construction and owning/operating a local restaruant, Joseph Armstrong was a former youth pastor. During that season of his life, he learned the importance of focusing on other people. That life...

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March 20, 2024

S2, E9: Tammy Davis – Ripple Effects of a Servant Heart

Season 2, Episode 9: Tammy Davis is a longtime resident of Melissa, Texas. She also has a huge heart for giving back. It’s safe to say that Tammy Davis is selfless, and you’ll quickly find out in our conversation where …

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March 5, 2024

S2, E8: Bridget Saxton - Talking Up the Heart of Melissa

Season 2, Episode 8: It didn't take Bridget Saxton long to fall in love with Melissa, Texas. As the new communications manager for the city, Bridget has grown fond of this community in a very short amount of time. On …

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Feb. 21, 2024

S2, E7: Dana Conklin - Creating Ripple Effects

Season 2, Episode 7: Dana Conklin will be quick to tell you that she is a "victim of her raisin'. " She is definitely a servant leader, and she points to her upbringing for establishing that foundation of giving back. …

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Feb. 6, 2024

S2, E6: Mayor Jay Northcut – City's Growth Leader

Season 2, Episode 6: I bet you didn't know that Mayor Jay Northcut has run 20 marathons. I bet you also didn't know that he loves comic books. On this episode of The Front Porch, we pull back the curtain …

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Jan. 23, 2024

S2, E5: Courtney Willis - 'It Feels Good to Help People'

Season 2, Episode 5: There is nothing like a good comeback story - a story highlighted by resilience, love and selflessness. This is one of those stories! Our featured guest on this episode of The Front Porch is Courtney Willis. …

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Jan. 9, 2024

S2, E4: Preston Taylor - Plan Accordingly

Season 2, Episode 4: Preston Taylor and his young family now call Melissa, Texas, home. When he's not blazing a trail in commercial real estate, he is the chairman of Melissa's Planning and Zoning Commission.

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Dec. 19, 2023

S2, E3: Deric Salser – Gateway to Progress

Season 2, Episode 3: Deric Salser and the Salser Development Group are leaving a profound impact on Melissa, Texas. On this episode of The Front Porch, Deric Salser shares the vision and story and expectations of Gateway Village, which is …

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Nov. 29, 2023

S2, E2: Kelton Brewer – The Chance to Pay It Forward

Season 2, Episode 2: Kelton Brewer drowned when he was two years old. Based on accounts from the incident, Kelton said he actually died. But thanks to a neighbor, and Plano Fire and Rescue, he was revived and survived the …

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Nov. 29, 2023

S2, E1: Chief Eric Stokes – Just the Right Fit

Season 2, Episode 1: Eric Stokes hasn't been the Police Chief in Melissa, Texas, for very long. But he already has a heart for this community – and according to him, it starts with the people. After a long tenure …

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