Moving to Melissa, TX: A Newcomer's Guide
Everything new residents need to know about Melissa, TX — neighborhoods, schools, parks, and local life in one of Collin County's fastest-growing cities.
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The latest community articles and stories from Melissa.
Melissa Fire Department Becomes First in North Texas to Join ECMO Emergency Response Protocol
Partnering with PHI Air Medical and Medical City Plano, the Melissa Fire Department is pioneering a cardiac care protocol new to the region.
Melissa Public Library Reshapes How Residents Access Programs This Fall
Starting September 1, Melissa Public Library launches a new admittance policy while expanding free programs for kids, teens, and history buffs.
A Historian Brings Melissa's Railroad Past Back to Life
Dennis Hogan of the Railroad and Locomotive Historical Society presents rare photos and research on the Houston and Texas Central Railroad at Melissa Public Library.
Melissa Public Library Is Doing More Than Lending Books — And a New Policy Reflects That
From a statewide excellence award to STEAM labs and D&D sessions, Melissa's library is redefining what a small-city civic space can be.
Melissa's Public Library Is Quietly One of the Best in Texas — And It's Proving It This Summer
From D&D sessions to sensory stations, the Melissa Public Library holds a top-20% statewide excellence award and a packed August program lineup.
Melissa, TX FAQ: What Newcomers Ask
Moving to Melissa, TX? Get real answers on schools, parks, groceries, property taxes, safety, and how to plug into the community.
The Melissa Public Library Has a Full Calendar This August — Here's What's Happening at 3411 Barker
From Dungeons & Dragons to sensory stations to a railroad history talk, the Melissa Public Library is running a packed August lineup.
Melissa's Railroad Roots Come Back to Life at the Library This August
Historian Dennis Hogan brings rare photos and local stories about the Houston and Texas Central Railroad to Melissa Public Library this month.
Your August 2026 Guide to Melissa Public Library Programs
From kids' STEAM labs to a Canva workshop and a blood drive, the Melissa Public Library has a packed August lineup worth marking on your calendar.
Melissa Public Library Wins State Excellence Award Two Years Running — What's Behind the Streak?
The Melissa Public Library earned Texas's top library honor for a second straight year. A look at the programs and philosophy driving that recognition.
Melissa Public Library Is in the Top 20% in Texas — Here Is What That Looks Like in Practice
Melissa Public Library holds a statewide excellence award and is filling summer 2026 with programs that show exactly why it earned the recognition.
Annual Events & Festivals in Melissa, TX
A local guide to Melissa, TX's recurring festivals, community celebrations, and markets—from fireworks nights to weekly Saturday markets.
The Tracks That Built a Town: Melissa's Historical Society Brings Railroad Stories Back to Life
Historian Dennis Hogan presents rare photos and Melissa-specific stories about the Houston and Texas Central Railroad at the public library.
The Busiest Building in Melissa Might Be the Library on Barker Avenue
Melissa Public Library has quietly become one of the city's most-used civic buildings, recently earning a statewide excellence award. A look at what it offers beyond books, from 3D printing to summer reading.
Homecoming Parades to Santa Photos: What's on the Melissa Chamber's Calendar
The Melissa Area Chamber of Commerce keeps a running calendar of community events, from the high school Homecoming Parade to the Christmas Parade and an annual banquet honoring local businesses.
Eating Your Way Through Melissa: A Corridor-by-Corridor Roundup
Where to eat in Melissa, TX right now, organized by where it actually is — the Sentinel Way center, the Sam Rayburn Highway strip, the Washington Drive cluster, the H-E-B anchor node, and the Highway 5 downtown corridor.