
Roses & Weeds
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.
Podcasting since 2017 • 93 episodes
Roses & Weeds
Latest Episodes
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 en...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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52:12

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...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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33:44

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 fol...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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41:29

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...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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29:22

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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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32:35
