Free sensory-play session set for Wednesday at Melissa library
The self-led session runs from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Oct. 7 in the library’s Multi-Purpose Room and is listed for all ages and families.
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Firefighter story time Friday at Melissa Lake Park anchors the library's Fire Prevention Week
The Melissa Fire Department joins the library for a free outdoor story time at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9, as this year's national fire safety campaign turns to safe charging of lithium-ion batteries.
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Historical society walks visitors through St. Paul Cemetery's story Saturday, with an indoor version Wednesday
The Melissa Historical Society leads a guided tour of St. Paul Cemetery from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 10, and repeats the material as a slide program at City Hall on Wednesday evening.
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Melissa Gas Prices Nudge Lower to $3.9340 as Monthly Costs Rise — October 5, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.9340 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
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Self, Leach, Hill and Grigg booked for chamber's Oct. 27 legislative breakfast in Melissa
U.S. Rep. Keith Self, state Rep. Jeff Leach, County Judge Chris Hill and Tax Assessor Scott Grigg are scheduled to speak at the Melissa Chamber of Commerce legislative update Tuesday, Oct. 27.
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Melissa animal-control agreement extended through September 2027
County minutes record an Aug. 31 approval. Melissa continues to direct residents to Collin County Animal Services for help.
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Water rates up 7% and sewer rates up 6% on Melissa bills as new fee schedule takes effect
Higher water and sewer charges approved by the City Council took effect Oct. 1, while the monthly residential trash and recycling rates stay where they were.
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Melissa Gas Prices Nudge Lower to $3.9462 as Monthly Costs Rise — October 4, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.9462 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
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Education foundation's fall cornhole tournament to raise scholarship and teacher-grant money Oct. 24
The Melissa Education Foundation's Fall Cornhole Tournament runs Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Z-Plex Tennis Courts, with $50 team entries and proceeds going to Melissa ISD students and teachers.
Gwen LindgrenOctober 3, 20261 min read
Melissa ISD school-meal survey closes Sunday
Parents and students have through Oct. 4 to share feedback on breakfast, lunch and the dining experience with the district’s new food-service provider.
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Police find no credible threat to Primrose School of Melissa after investigation
Melissa police and partner agencies followed up on a reported shooting threat against the Primrose School of Melissa and say it poses no danger to the school or the community.
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John Cornyn and Ted Cruz: How Your Senators Voted This Week
Texas representatives and senators cast votes on labor secretary confirmation and S. 4668 passage during a week with twelve recorded votes.
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Melissa Gas Prices Ease to $3.9611 as Monthly Costs Rise — October 3, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.9611 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
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Police and firefighters square off in charity softball game tonight at the Z-Plex
The second annual Melissa Public Safety Fall Classic pits the city's police officers against its firefighters at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Z-Plex. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.
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181-acre home rezoning and two downtown commercial requests go to P&Z Oct. 8
Melissa's Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings Thursday on rezoning 180.7 farm acres for single-family homes and turning two downtown residential lots commercial.
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Homecoming tickets on sale as Melissa parade with 50-plus floats nears
Melissa ISD opened online ticket sales Friday for the Oct. 9 homecoming game, and its Oct. 7 parade and community pep rally will circle Coach Kenny Deel Stadium.
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District 46 Street Improvements to Begin Summer in Downtown Melissa
The City of Melissa has awarded the contract for street reconstruction and improvements to XIT Paving, with construction scheduled from this summer through Fall 2027.
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Melissa Gas Prices Edge Higher to $3.9774 as Monthly Costs Rise — October 2, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.9774 in the Dallas area, up from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Gwen LindgrenOctober 2, 20261 min read
Melissa Schools Wall of Honor nominations close Oct. 7
Residents have until Wednesday to nominate a former student, former employee or community member for the district’s 2026 recognition.
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Melissa Gas Prices Climb to $3.9694 as Monthly Costs Rise — October 1, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.9694 in the Dallas area, up from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Gwen LindgrenOctober 1, 20261 min read
Melissa Lake Park splash pad ends its season Sunday, Oct. 4
The city lists Sunday as the splash pad’s final operating day for 2026, with daily hours of 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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