Roses & Weeds

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

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

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 jud

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 newes

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 backg

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 Horticult

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

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 100

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 Mai

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 discu

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 Direc

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

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 Compr

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 p

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 sy

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 C

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 Co

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

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

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