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Melissa's School Year Opened Thursday With a New Bus App in Every Pocket

Cardinals went back Aug. 13, and the first year of the Stopfinder era is underway: the district retired My Ride K-12, and families who missed the Aug. 1 bus registration cutoff ride starting Sept. 1.

Gwen LindgrenAugust 14, 20261 min read

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Melissa Gas Prices Ease to $3.6190 as Monthly Costs Rise — July 30, 2026

Regular unleaded averages $3.6190 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, down from last week and below the Texas average.

16 days ago

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Melissa Gas Prices Ease to $3.6420 as Monthly Costs Rise — July 29, 2026

Regular unleaded averages $3.6420 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, down from last week and below the Texas average.

17 days ago

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Melissa Gas Prices Ease to $3.6720 as Monthly Costs Rise — July 28, 2026

Regular unleaded averages $3.6720 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and equal to the Texas average.

18 days ago

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Melissa families get an Aug. 7-9 tax-free window before school starts

Melissa families get tax-free weekend before Melissa ISD starts Aug. 13

Texas' tax-free weekend runs Friday, Aug. 7, through Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. Here is what qualifies for Melissa shoppers before Melissa ISD starts Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.

17 days ago

Melissa parent tips for the school-year reset as Melissa ISD approaches Aug. 13

Melissa families: what matters before Melissa ISD starts Aug. 13

Melissa ISD starts Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. Here is a fuller back-to-school guide for Melissa families on routines, bullying, cyberbullying, AI use and honesty.

19 days ago

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Back to School: When Melissa Students Return in 2026 and the Key Dates to Know

Melissa's public schools begin the 2026-27 year around August 13, 2026. Here are the first-day and key calendar dates for the districts that serve the city.

21 days ago

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Texas A&M's Anto Saka Recognized on The Athletic's 2026 Freaks List

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Senior Housing Construction Hits Lowest Level in 14 Years Amid Growing Demand

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Heat Advisory in Effect for Melissa as Temperatures Climb Near 100 - Aug 14, 5 PM

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Voters to Decide on Future of Flock Safety Cameras in Local Referendum