Pages, Rockets, and Real Authors: The Melissa Public Library's Busy November
From a balloon-rocket STEAM session to an author meet-and-greet, the Melissa Public Library is packing November with programs for every age.
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The latest community articles and stories from Melissa.
Bring a Toy to the Last Home Game: Melissa HOSA Runs a Toys for Tots Drive at Coach Kenny Deel Stadium
Melissa High School HOSA collects new, unwrapped toys at the final regular-season home football game on Nov. 6.
Melissa ISD's Fall Food Drive Puts the Community's Generosity to Work Before the Holidays
Melissa ISD campuses are collecting donations through Nov. 6, rallying students, staff, and neighbors to fight local food insecurity.
Melissa's Free Halloween Event for Special Needs Kids Returns This Fall
The Melissa Area Chamber's annual BOO! event offers candy, sensory toys, and fun for special needs children — free to attend and open for sponsors.
Your Week at Melissa Public Library: Blood Drive, Geode Skulls, Chess Club, and More
The Melissa Public Library packs late October with a blood drive, adult crafts, preschool storytime, chess club, and baby play — all free.
Farmers Markets & Local Shopping in Melissa, TX
A local guide to farmers markets and fresh produce stands in Melissa, TX, plus the best nearby options in McKinney and Farmersville.
Every Saturday in Melissa, a Farmers Market Brings Local Growers and Makers to Liberty Way
The Melissa Market runs year-round at 4101 Liberty Way with morning and evening sessions every Saturday, featuring local produce, baked goods, and handmade goods.
A Blood Drive at City Hall: How Melissa Is Helping Keep North Texas Patients Alive This Fall
On Oct. 24, Carter BloodCare and the City of Melissa host a community blood drive at City Hall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Melissa Education Foundation's Fall Cornhole Tournament Raises Money for MISD Students on Oct. 24
The Melissa Education Foundation hosts its Fall Cornhole Tournament at Z-Plex Tennis Courts on Oct. 24, 2026, benefiting MISD students.
From Toddler Movement to Mary Shelley: Melissa's City Hall Campus Hums With Fall Programming
Tiny Tot Dance, a free strength-and-yoga series, and a Frankenstein book club are filling the 3411 Barker Ave campus with community life this fall.
Cornhole, Bounce Houses, and a Good Cause: MEF's Fall Tournament Comes to Z-Plex on Oct. 24
The Melissa Education Foundation hosts its Fall Cornhole Tournament on Oct. 24 at Z-Plex Tennis Courts, raising funds for MISD students and teachers.
Melissa City Hall Opens Its Doors for a Carter BloodCare Drive on October 24
The City of Melissa hosts a Carter BloodCare blood drive at City Hall on Oct. 24, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Here's what to know before you go.
From Parade to Kickoff: How Melissa ISD's Homecoming Week Pulls an Entire Community Together
Melissa ISD's Homecoming Week, Oct. 5–10, unites students, alumni, and families with a parade, pep rally, and a Cardinals football game at Coach Kenny Deel Stadium.
Badges vs. Helmets: Melissa's Second Annual Public Safety Fall Classic Returns to the Diamond
Melissa Police and Melissa Fire square off in a free community softball game at Ford Sports Village for the second straight year.
Why Melissa's Police vs. Fire Charity Softball Game Keeps Growing Into a Community Tradition
The 2nd Annual Melissa Police vs. Fire charity softball game arrives Oct. 3 at Ford Sports Village at the Z-Plex — free, family-friendly, and locally rooted.
Melissa Public Library Rolls Out Registration System and Packs Fall With Free Programs
The Melissa Public Library launches ticketed registration for select events while keeping all programs free, plus a full fall lineup residents can use.
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.
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.