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Roses & Weeds
by City of Tyler Texas
The City of Tyler hosts a podcast series called Roses & Weeds to keep residents up-to-date with current events and news related to the city. The series celebrates city achievements, or "roses," while also digging into the weeds of city government by discussing the complexities of public administration on the local level.
Episodes
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S7 E8: Liberty Hall Takes Center Stage for its 15th Anniversary
It's been 15 years since Liberty Hall reopened its doors following a major renovation, and there's plenty to celebrate! In this episode of Roses & Weeds, host Adriana Rodriguez sits down with Downtown Arts and Culture Supervisor Haleigh Franck to look back at the theater's history, its return to...
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S7 E7: So, About the Money...
There is a lot to unpack in the City of Tyler’s 2026-2027 budget, from changes residents see on their tax and utility bills to decisions about how the City pays for major equipment, infrastructure, and everyday services. In this episode of Roses & Weeds, hosts Julie Goodgame and Deputy City…
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S7 E6: Setting the Stage for the 2026 Tyler Film Fest
3 judges and a festival director take over the podcast studio to dish on all things Tyler Film Fest! Don’t miss hearing from Festival Director Craig O'Daniel and judges Becca Hale, Trevor Hicks, and Derrick Simiyu about the short films hitting the Liberty Hall screen Sept. 18 and 19 and what…
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S7 E5: District 6 Gets the Mic
District 6 gets the mic! In the latest episode of Roses & Weeds, Sage Sowels and Payton Weidman sit down with Councilmember Carleen Dark-Bays to get to know Tyler’s newest representative for District 6. They talk about her Tyler roots, family, community involvement, what led her to serve on City...
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S7 E4: The Mayor Enters the Chat
Mayor Stuart Hene enters the chat! In this episode of Roses & Weeds, hosts Adriana Rodriguez and Sage Sowels sit down with Tyler’s new Mayor to learn more about his background, his vision for the City’s future, and what he hopes to accomplish during his term. Then, they put Mayor Hene in the hot...
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S7 E3: The Landscape of Tyler
Spring is right around the corner, and Tyler is getting ready to bloom. In this episode, hosts Sage Sowels and Payton Weidman talk with Arborist Luke Alfaro and Horticulturist Jana Pirtle about Tyler’s urban landscape, what’s happening at the Tyler Rose Garden, and a few simple tips to help your...
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S7 E2: From Forecast to Frontlines
When winter weather threatens East Texas, preparation starts long before the first freeze. In this episode, we sit down with leaders from the City of Tyler’s Streets and Fire Departments to talk through how crews prepare for cold conditions, respond in real time, and keep residents safe when...
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S7 E1: Building a Better Utility Customer Experience
Utility bills can be confusing (and frustrating), and we know many customers have questions about what they’re seeing and why changes are happening. In this milestone 100th episode of Roses & Weeds, hosts Payton Weidman and Adriana Rodriguez, along with guest Chris Cambra from the Water Business...
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S6 E10: Downtown's Next Chapter
Downtown Tyler is buzzing with change! In the latest Roses & Weeds episode, host Sage Sowels and guests Amber Varona, Lindsey Froneberger, and Haleigh Franck with the Main Street team share what’s taking shape through the Downtown Improvement Project, the stories behind local favorites like…
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S6 E9: Lights, Camera, Tyler: Inside the 2025 Tyler Film Festival
In this episode of Roses & Weeds, host Sage Sowels sits down with Craig O’Daniel, the Director of the Tyler Film Festival, and judges Shadai Perez and Becca Hale to discuss everything related to the festival. Scheduled for September 12 & 13, the event promises to be an incredible celebration of...
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S6 E8: Stuffed backpacks and big smiles at #SchoolisCool 2025!
In this episode, hosts Sage Sowels and Adriana Rodriguez sit down with Tyler Area Business Education Council Executive Director LaToya Young and City of Tyler Parks Director Leanne Robinette to discuss the upcoming 12th Annual #SchoolisCool event! It's a free, family-friendly back-to-school...
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S6 E7: Meet the New District 3 Councilmember Shonda Marsh
In this episode of Roses & Weeds, we sit down with Shonda Marsh, the newly elected City Council member representing District 3 in Tyler. Shonda shares her journey from a career in healthcare to serving her community at City Hall. She opens up about her family, the values that shaped her, and the...
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S6 E6: Tyler Tomorrow - Our Comprehensive Plan
In this episode, we sit down with Mayor Warren, Assistant City Manager Heather Nick, and David Jones from Freese and Nichols to discuss the City of Tyler's new Comprehensive Plan. This strategic roadmap is designed to guide Tyler’s growth over the next 20 years, updating the original Tyler 1st...
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S6 E5: State of the City 2025
In this special episode, we sat down with Mayor Don Warren and City Manager Ed Broussard for a candid conversation about Mayor Warren’s time in office. They discuss the projects that will drive the continued growth in Tyler, the partnerships that helped move the City forward, and the foundational...
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S6 E4: Navigating Stormwater, Drainage and Erosion
In this episode of Roses & Weeds, we highlight a critical but often overlooked part of city planning and public safety: stormwater, drainage and erosion control. These systems play a vital role in protecting homes, roads and the environment — yet they often go unnoticed until problems arise. City...
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S6 E3: How TxDOT and Keep Tyler Beautiful are tidying up
In this episode of Roses & Weeds, hosts Payton Weidman and Sage Sowels sit down with Catherine Cromer, the statewide coordinator of TxDOT’s Adopt-a-Highway program, and Casey Williams, the Keep Tyler Beautiful Coordinator. Together, they explore the Adopt-a-Highway program's rich history and how...
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S6 E2: Recycling in Tyler
In this episode of Roses and Weeds, hosts Julie Goodgame and Adriana Rodriguez welcome Leroy Sparrow, Director of Solid Waste, and Casey Williams, Keep Tyler Beautiful Coordinator, to discuss the current state of recycling in Tyler following the devastating fire that destroyed the Rivers…
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S6 E1: The City's Cemeteries
In this episode of Roses & Weeds, hosts Adriana Rodriquez and Sage Sowels are joined by Todd Lestage and Joe Barboza, who oversee the City of Tyler's three historic cemeteries. Together, they uncover the rich history behind each site, share what it takes to maintain these resting places, and...
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S5 E8: Meet the New District 2 Councilmember Petra Hawkins!
In this episode of Roses & Weeds, hosts Julie Goodgame and Adriana Rodríguez sit down with the City of Tyler's newest councilmember, Petra Hawkins. Petra shares her inspiring journey, from her nursing and real estate background to her strong family roots in the Tyler community. She discusses how...
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S5 E7: 2025 Budget - What All of Tyler Really Means
In this episode of the podcast, City Manager Ed Broussard, Deputy City Manager Stephanie Franklin, and Senior Management Analyst Blake Cathey join host Julie Goodgame to discuss the City of Tyler's Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget. Together, they delve into the intricacies of budget development,...
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S5 E6: The 2024 Tyler Film Festival
Join host and Tyler Film Festival Assistant Director Payton Weidman as she sits down with this year's festival judges — Craig O'Daniel, Lauren Cater, and Justin Reese. Get an inside look at the judging process and hear about some of the incredible films set to screen during the 2024 festival at...
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S5 E5: Adventure Tyler with Parks and Rec
It's Parks Month, and to celebrate, co-host Adriana Rodriguez welcomes the Parks and Recreation Department. This episode features Recreation Manager Kandice Johnson and Service Coordinator Kristi Nipp as they dive into all things Parks and Recreation. Discover the essence of #WhereYouBelong as we...
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S5 E4: Storm Update with Chief Coble
In the latest episode of Roses and Weeds, Adriana Rodriguez and co-host Payton Weidman welcome Tyler Fire Chief David Coble to discuss the aftermath of the recent severe storm in the City of Tyler. Chief Coble shares firsthand accounts of the storm's impact, detailing the extensive damage to…
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S5 E3: State of the City 2024
Hear from Mayor Warren on how the City of Tyler is becoming "Future Ready" through initiatives that were in the early planning stages years before and are now complete or moving forward. Roses & Weeds is hosted by the City of Tyler's Communication Department. If you have any questions, comments…
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S5 E2: Getting the Lead Out with TWU
In the latest episode of Roses and Weeds, Utilities Director Kate Dietz and Tyler Water Utilities Project Engineer Jacob Yanker discuss the City of Tyler's Lead Service Line Inventory campaign. They explain the importance of identifying and replacing lead service lines to continue ensuring safe...
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S5 E1: Tyler Becomes Future Ready with the '24 Budget
In this episode of the podcast, City Manager Ed Broussard and Deputy City Manager Stephanie Franklin join host Julie Goodgame to discuss the City of Tyler's Fiscal Year 2024 budget. They go into detail about how the budget is developed and what factors are taken into consideration during the...
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S4 E9: Behind the Screens: Exploring the Tyler Film Festival 2023
Welcome to Roses & Weeds! A City of Tyler podcast to keep you up to date with current events and news related to our beautiful City. In this episode, we'll be discussing the highly anticipated 2023 Tyler Film Festival. This festival is set to showcase some great talent from Texas and around the...
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S4 E8: Meet District 5 Councilmember Lloyd Nichols
Welcome to Roses & Weeds! A City of Tyler podcast to keep you up to date with current events and news related to our beautiful City. In this episode, Adriana Rodriguez and Julie Goodgame sit down with our new District 5 Councilmember, Lloyd Nichols, to get to know him. Join us as we discuss...
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S4 E7: Bye Bye, Bobby!
Welcome to Roses & Weeds! A City of Tyler podcast to keep you up to date with current events and news related to our beautiful City. In this episode, Bob Mauldin and Adriana Rodriguez discuss Bob's exit from Roses and Weeds and what is on the horizon for the podcast and for Bob. Roses & Weeds is...
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S4 E6: Behind the Badge
Welcome to Roses & Weeds! A City of Tyler podcast to keep you up to date with current events and news related to our beautiful City. In this episode, Bob Mauldin and Julie Goodgame sit down with Tyler Police Chief Jimmy Toler to learn about the ways the Police Department is moving into the…
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S4 E5: W.T. Brookshire Conference Center
Welcome to Roses & Weeds! A City of Tyler podcast to keep you up to date with current events and news related to our beautiful City. In this episode, Bob Mauldin and Adriana Rodríguez sit down with Mayor Don Warren and Deputy City Manager Stephanie Franklin to talk about the plans for the Rose...
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S4 E4: From The Inbox
Welcome to Roses & Weeds! A City of Tyler podcast to keep you up to date with current events and news related to our beautiful city. In this episode, Julie Goodgame, Bob Mauldin, Payton Weidman, LouAnn Campbell and Adriana Rodriguez discuss our Frequently Asked Questions of 2022! In this episode…
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S4 E3: Urban Forestry - What is that?
Welcome to Roses & Weeds! A City of Tyler podcast to keep you up to date with current events and news related to our beautiful city. In this episode, Julie Goodgame and Adriana Rodriguez meet City Arborist and Urban Forester Maddie Burton! Maddie and longtime guest Leanne Robinette explain the...
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S4 E2: A Partnership for Mental Health
Welcome to Roses & Weeds! A City of Tyler podcast to keep you up to date with current events and news related to our beautiful city. In this episode, Bob Mauldin and Adriana Rodriguez visit with Michael and Jessica Domingos about how the loss of their daughter, Evie, to suicide lead them to…
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S4 E1: My bill went up. What the...?
Welcome to Roses & Weeds! A City of Tyler podcast to keep you up to date with current events and news related to our beautiful city. New season, new budget! In this episode of Roses & Weeds, hosts Bob Mauldin and Julie Goodgame bring in special guests City Manager Ed Broussard and Deputy City...
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Bonus Episode: Creating an Arts and Culture Collective (Ft. Rambling Roses)
Welcome to Roses & Weeds! A City of Tyler podcast to keep you up to date with current events and news related to our beautiful City. Today we have a crossover episode with Visit Tyler's Rambling Roses podcast! Hosts Julie Goodgame (Roses and Weeds) and Holli Fourniquet (Rambling Roses) sat down...
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S3 E14: Down the Drain
Welcome to Roses & Weeds! A City of Tyler podcast to keep you up to date with current events and news related to our beautiful City. In this last episode of the season, hosts Bob Mauldin and LouAnn Campbell take you down the drain... the storm drain. Learn why we are spending $9 million on…
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S3 E13: Talking trash
Welcome to Roses & Weeds! A City of Tyler podcast to keep you up to date with current events and news related to our beautiful City. In this episode, hosts Bob Mauldin and Adriana Rodriguez discuss the true cost of litter with Keep Tyler Beautiful Community Coordinator Erin Garner and Parks...
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S3 E12: Get rid of the grime, get rid of the crime
Welcome to Roses & Weeds! A City of Tyler podcast to keep you up to date with current events and news related to our beautiful City. In this episode of Roses & Weeds, hosts Bob Mauldin and Payton Weidman talk to Code Enforcement Manager Chris Lennon and Code Enforcement Field Supervisor Robert...
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S3 E11: Destination Downtown
Welcome to Roses & Weeds! A City of Tyler podcast to keep you up to date with current events and news related to our beautiful City. In this episode of Roses & Weeds, hosts Bob Mauldin and Adriana Rodriguez invite Main Street Director Amber Varona to talk about the rebirth of Downtown Tyler! We...
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Bonus Episode: Talking with Bob
Welcome to Roses & Weeds! A City of Tyler podcast to keep you up to date with current events and news related to our beautiful city. You may have seen him in our popular Facebook series Walking with Bob. And you may not know, but he is also the creator and man behind the camera for many of our…
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S3 E9: What's going on in the Neighborhood?
Welcome to Roses & Weeds! A City of Tyler podcast to keep you up to date with current events and news related to our beautiful city. In this episode of Roses & Weeds, hosts Bob Mauldin and LouAnn Campbell invite Housing Manager Prentice Butler and Community Development Specialist Madeline Teel to...
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S3 E8: Understanding the new tethering law
Welcome to Roses & Weeds! A City of Tyler podcast to keep you up to date with current events and news related to our beautiful city. In this episode of Roses & Weeds, recurring host Bob Mauldin and first-time host Payton Weidman invite Animal Services Director Shawn Markmann and Animal Control...
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S3 E7: The Cut by Larry D. Wade Sr.
Welcome to Roses & Weeds! A City of Tyler podcast to keep you up to date with current events and news related to our beautiful city. In this episode of Roses & Weeds, hosts Bob Mauldin invite Councilmembers Shirley McKellar and Broderick McGee, Reference Librarian Rozanna Bennett and Smith County...
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S3 E6: Red light, green light
Welcome to Roses & Weeds! A City of Tyler podcast to keep you up to date with current events and news related to our beautiful city. In this episode of Roses & Weeds, hosts Bob Mauldin and LouAnn Campbell sat down with Traffic Engineer Cameron Williams to break down the traffic situation in…
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S3 E5: Past, present and future of Harvey Hall
Welcome to Roses & Weeds! A City of Tyler podcast to keep you up to date with current events and news related to our beautiful city. In this episode of Roses & Weeds, host Bob Mauldin sat down with Deputy City Manager Stephanie Franklin, Parks Director Leanne Robinette, and Parks Budget Manager...
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S3 E4: Who's representing you?
Welcome to Roses & Weeds! A City of Tyler podcast to keep you up to date with current events and news related to our beautiful city. In this episode of Roses & Weeds, hosts Bob Mauldin and Julie Goodgame do a deep dive into redistricting with City Manager Edward Broussard and City Attorney…
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S3 E3: Meet the voice of District 1- Stuart Hene
Welcome to Roses & Weeds! A City of Tyler podcast to keep you up to date with current events and news related to our beautiful city. In this episode of Roses & Weeds, hosts Bob Mauldin and Julie Goodgame picked the brain of District 1 Councilmember Stuart Hene. Listen along as he tells you about...
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S3 E2: Out of the tap
Welcome to Roses & Weeds! A City of Tyler podcast to keep you up to date with current events and news related to our beautiful city. Have you ever wondered where does your water come from and how does it get to your faucets? In this episode of Roses & Weeds, host Bob Mauldin sits down with Public...
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S3 E1: What are you doing with my taxes?
Welcome to Roses & Weeds! A City of Tyler podcast to keep you up to date with current events and news related to our beautiful city. In this episode of Roses & Weeds, hosts Bob Mauldin and Julie Goodgame bring in special guests City Manager Ed Broussard and Deputy City Manager Stephanie Franklin....
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The City of Tyler hosts a podcast series called Roses & Weeds to keep residents up-to-date with current events and news related to the city. The series celebrates city achievements, or "roses," while also digging into the weeds of city government by discussing the complexities of public administration on the local level.
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The City of Tyler hosts a podcast series called Roses & Weeds to keep residents up-to-date with current events and news related to the city. The series celebrates city achievements, or "roses," while also digging into the weeds of city government by discussing the complexities of public...
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