# roses weeds (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover roses weeds. Page: Feed: --- ## S7 E5: District 6 Gets the Mic _2026-08-04 · Roses & Weeds_ 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 Council, and the goals she’s bringing into her new role. Then, Carleen takes on a “rapid-fire” round… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1369780/episodes/19594655-s7-e5-district-6-gets-the-mic.mp3) ## S7 E4: The Mayor Enters the Chat _2026-07-13 · Roses & Weeds_ 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 seat for a rapid-fire round covering everything from morning routines and childhood memories to theme… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1369780/episodes/19470691-s7-e4-the-mayor-enters-the-chat.mp3) ## S7 E3: The Landscape of Tyler _2026-03-06 · Roses & Weeds_ 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 own garden thrive. Roses & Weeds is hosted by the City of Tyler's Communication Department. If you have… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1369780/episodes/18798444-s7-e3-the-landscape-of-tyler.mp3) ## S7 E2: From Forecast to Frontlines _2026-01-23 · Roses & Weeds_ 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 temperatures drop. From road treatment and emergency response to behind-the-scenes coordination, they share… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1369780/episodes/18558253-s7-e2-from-forecast-to-frontlines.mp3) ## S7 E1: Building a Better Utility Customer Experience _2025-12-15 · Roses & Weeds_ 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 Office, walk through upcoming updates to Tyler’s utility billing and customer tools, including a… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1369780/episodes/18344613-s7-e1-building-a-better-utility-customer-experience.mp3) ## S6 E10: Downtown's Next Chapter _2025-11-07 · Roses & Weeds_ 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 Liberty Hall, and how the City is keeping Tyler’s charm while building its future. Roses & Weeds is hosted… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1369780/episodes/18146941-s6-e10-downtown-s-next-chapter.mp3) ## S6 E9: Lights, Camera, Tyler: Inside the 2025 Tyler Film Festival _2025-08-25 · Roses & Weeds_ 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 storytelling, creativity, and community. This week's episode was recorded in a unique location: Shadai's… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1369780/episodes/17718249-s6-e9-lights-camera-tyler-inside-the-2025-tyler-film-festival.mp3) ## S6 E8: Stuffed backpacks and big smiles at #SchoolisCool 2025! _2025-07-25 · Roses & Weeds_ 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 celebration happening Aug. 7 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Rose Garden and W.T. Brookshire Conference… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1369780/episodes/17546817-s6-e8-stuffed-backpacks-and-big-smiles-at-schooliscool-2025.mp3) ## S6 E7: Meet the New District 3 Councilmember Shonda Marsh _2025-07-21 · Roses & Weeds_ 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 mentors who inspired her to run for office. Join us as we get to know the person behind the title and… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1369780/episodes/17517426-s6-e7-meet-the-new-district-3-councilmember-shonda-marsh.mp3) ## [Prime Noise-Cancelling Picks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/SbhFv8nKSY1N) _2025-07-21 · **Sponsored**_ Browse Prime-eligible, 4-star-and-up noise-cancelling earbuds with fast shipping and deals ## S6 E6: Tyler Tomorrow - Our Comprehensive Plan _2025-06-27 · Roses & Weeds_ 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 Comprehensive Plan from 2007. Listen now to hear how we're creating a shared vision for Tyler that… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1369780/episodes/17399090-s6-e6-tyler-tomorrow-our-comprehensive-plan.mp3)