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 • 97 episodes
Roses & Weeds
Latest Episodes
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 ...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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31:10
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. S...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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36:35
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 ...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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49:13
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 partnersh...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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28:46
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