Roses & Weeds

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S2 E3: Vaccinations - Flu shots and a COVID-19 vaccine Oct 21, 2020

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Roses & Weeds is hosted by the City of Tyler's Communication Department. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future show topics, please reach out to us at PublicRelations@TylerTexas.com and be sure to use #RosesAndWeeds on all your questions to the City of Tyler on social media.

S2 E2: Understanding City Budget Sep 16, 2020

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Welcome to Roses & Weeds! A City of Tyler podcast that is here 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 of Tyler Managing Director Stephanie Franklin and City Manager Edward Broussard to talk City Budget and help you learn where your tax dollars are being spent.This episode features the highlights of the fiscal year 2020-21 City of Tyler budget, which is the blueprint of how our City government operates on a daily basis.Join us to learn how city departments navigated a budget process in the midst of a global pandemic and what changes were necessary to continue offering a great level of service to our residents and visitors. Additionally, explore the differences between the general and enterprise funds that work together to provide services and infrastructure in the City of Tyler.Supporting resources mentioned in this episode: -FY2020-21 Budget Presentation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ax13_h3UJh8&feature=youtu.be-Break down your tax bill and how it’s being sent to each taxing entity at www.Smith.TruthInTaxes.comRoses & Weeds is recorded at the Downtown Visitors Center and is hosted by the City of Tyler’s Communication Department. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future show topics, please reach out to us at PublicRelations@TylerTexas.com and be sure to use #rosesandweeds on all your questions to the City of Tyler on social media.Recordings of City Council, as well as Meeting Agendas, can be found at CityofTyler.org. City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at City Hall, 212 N. Bonner Ave.

S2 E1: Welcome back and meet our new hosts! Aug 19, 2020

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Welcome to Roses & Weeds! A City of Tyler podcast that is here to keep you up to date with current events and news related to our beautiful city.In this episode of Roses & Weeds, Bob Mauldin and Julie Goodgame welcome listeners to our revamped podcast and introduce themselves as the new hosts. Bob is the Multimedia Specialist and Julie is the Director of Communications and Liberty Hall for the City of Tyler. This episode also features future guests on the show, including:•Jenny Wells, Public Information Officer for Public Safety•Adriana Rodriguez, Public Information Officer for Quality of Life •Luann Campbell, Public Information Officer for Utilities and Public Works•Olivia Orren, Intern for the Communications DepartmentRoses & Weeds is recorded at the Downtown Visitors Center and is hosted by the City of Tyler’s Communication Department. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future show topics, please reach out to us at PublicRelations@TylerTexas.com and be sure to use #rosesandweeds on all your questions to the City of Tyler on social media.Recordings of City Council, as well as Meeting Agendas, can be found at CityofTyler.org. City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at City Hall, 212 N. Bonner Ave.

S1 E43: Race Relations Roundtable Jul 03, 2020

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Welcome to Roses & Weeds! A City of Tyler podcast that is here to keep you up to date with current events and news related to our beautiful city.In this episode of Roses & Weeds, Townsquare Media and 107.3 KISS FM host a roundtable discussion on East Texas race relations. This audio was originally released on 107.3 KISS FM on June 12 at 4:50 p.m. A diverse group of East Texans joined the conversation. Speakers include:•Carleen Dark, Townsquare Media Market President and Chief Revenue Officer•Shawn Knight, Assistant Brand Manager for 107.3 Kiss FM•Ed Broussard, City Manager for the City of Tyler•David Dykes, Pastor at Green Acres Baptist Church•Joe Turner, local NAACP Criminal Justice Chair and First Vice Chair•Alvin Lacey, NAACP Legal Redress Chair•Cedrick Granberry, Sr. President of the local NAACP•Mitchell Battles, Pastor at Shell Temple Church of God in Christ and lifetime member of the NAACP•Lisa Williams, Secretary and Social Media Director of the local NAACP•Julie Goodgame, Communications Director for the City of Tyler•Jimmy Toler, Tyler Chief of Police•Kent Willis, Associate Provost at UT Health Science Center•Don Warren, former city councilman and mayoral candidate•Larry Smith, Smith County Sheriff•Gloria Washington, Executive Director of the Texas African American Museum and board member of the Empowerment Community Development Corporation•Rodney Curry, Pastor at College Hill Missionary Baptist Church.For more information on Townsquare Media and their other productions, visit http://www.townsquaremedia.com/.For more information on the local NAACP, visit http://www.naacptylertx6232.org/.Roses & Weeds is recorded at the Downtown Visitors Center and is hosted by the City of Tyler’s Communication Department. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future show topics please reach out to us at PublicRelations@TylerTexas.com and be sure to use #rosesandweeds on all your questions to the City of Tyler on social media.Recordings of City Council, as well as Meeting Agendas, can be found at CityofTyler.org. City Council meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at City Hall 212 N. Bonner Ave, Tyler, TX 75702.

S1 E42: Goodbye to Sam & Veronica Feb 18, 2020

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Welcome to Roses & Weeds! A City of Tyler podcast that is here to keep you up to date with current events and news related to our beautiful city.In this episode of the Roses & Weeds, we say goodbye to Veronica Brady and Sam Brady the hosts of the show. Veronica & Sam are leaving to pursue other opportunities. The Roses & Weeds will continune from this podcast feed with new hosts soon, so stay subscribed.Roses & Weeds is recorded at the Tyler Innovation Pipeline, which is a makers space staffed by the city of Tyler and the University of Texas-Tyler College of Business and Technology where you too can record a podcast with our world-class audio studio, record something on a huge professionally lit green screen, use 3d Printers, Laser Cutters, and so much more.Roses & Weeds is hosted by City employees Veronica Brady Innovation Manager of the Innovation Pipeline and by Samuel Brady from Tyler GIS. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future show topics, please reach out to us at PublicRelations@TylerTexas.com, and be sure to #rosesandweeds all your questions to the City of Tyler on social media.Recordings of City Council, as well as Meeting Agendas, can be found here: tylercitytx.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx. City Council meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at City Hall 212 N. Bonner Ave, Tyler, TX 75702.Music used in intro and outro is Surfing day by Marcos H. Bolanos on Unchained Melodies Vol. 2, Creative Commons. Roses & Weeds is a City of Tyler production, all rights reserved.This episode was produced by Samuel Brady and Veronica Brady. Edited by Samuel Brady. Show notes by Samuel Brady.

S1 E41: 2020 Census with Nancy Rangel and Michael Howell Dec 06, 2019

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Welcome to Roses & Weeds! A City of Tyler podcast that is here to keep you up to date with current events and news related to our beautiful city.In this episode of the Roses & Weeds, we are joined by Nancy Arellano Rangel, the President of the Tyler Hispanic Business Alliance and Chairperson of the Complete Count 2020 Committee. The Complete Count 2020 Committee supports participation in the 2020 census in the greater Tyler area. We are also joined by Michael Howell from Tyler Planning and the Tyler Area Metropolitan Planning Organization.Both Nancy and Michael joined us to speak about the 2020 Census. They provide our listeners with guidance on participating in the census, and to help get the word out about employment opportunities related to the 2020 Census.Remember, Census day is April 1st, 2020. Being counted makes a big difference. Please visit https://census.gov/ for more information about the 2020 Census.For more information on the Tyler Hispanic Business Alliance check out our Roses & Weeds episode showcasing that great organization here: https://soundcloud.com/rosesandweeds/33-tyler-hispanic-business-alliance-with-nancy-arellano-rangel.Roses & Weeds is recorded at the Tyler Innovation Pipeline, which is a makers space staffed by the city of Tyler and the University of Texas-Tyler College of Business and Technology where you too can record a podcast with our world-class audio studio, record something on a huge professionally lit green screen, use 3d Printers, Laser Cutters, and so much more. Memberships are now available.Roses & Weeds is hosted by City employees Veronica Brady Innovation Manager of the Innovation Pipeline and by Samuel Brady from Tyler GIS. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future show topics, please reach out to us at PublicRelations@TylerTexas.com, and be sure to #rosesandweeds all your questions to the City of Tyler on social media.Recordings of City Council, as well as Meeting Agendas, can be found here: tylercitytx.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx. City Council meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at City Hall 212 N. Bonner Ave, Tyler, TX 75702.Music used in intro and outro is Surfing day by Marcos H. Bolanos on Unchained Melodies Vol. 2, Creative Commons. Roses & Weeds is a City of Tyler production, all rights reserved.This episode was produced by Samuel Brady. Edited by Samuel Brady. Show notes by Samuel Brady.

S1 E40: Tyler Rose Garden Nov 14, 2019

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Welcome to Roses & Weeds! A City of Tyler podcast that is here to keep you up to date with current events and news related to our beautiful city.In this episode of the Roses & Weeds, we are joined by Leanne Robinette, the Senior Manager of Parks Recreation and Tourism for the City of Tyler and Jose Parga, the Superintendent of the Tyler Rose Garden.Jose and Leanne showcase the Tyler Municipal Rose Garden for Roses & Weeds listeners. This rose garden was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places.Roses & Weeds is recorded at the Tyler Innovation Pipeline, which is a makers space staffed by the city of Tyler and the University of Texas-Tyler College of Business and Technology where you too can record a podcast with our world-class audio studio, record something on a huge professionally lit green screen, use 3d Printers, Laser Cutters, and so much more. Memberships are now available.Roses & Weeds is hosted by City employees Veronica Brady Innovation Manager of the Innovation Pipeline and by Samuel Brady from Tyler GIS. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future show topics, please reach out to us at PublicRelations@TylerTexas.com, and be sure to #rosesandweeds all your questions to the City of Tyler on social media.Recordings of City Council, as well as Meeting Agendas, can be found here: tylercitytx.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx. City Council meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at City Hall 212 N. Bonner Ave, Tyler, TX 75702.Music used in intro and outro is Surfing day by Marcos H. Bolanos on Unchained Melodies Vol. 2, Creative Commons. Roses & Weeds is a City of Tyler production, all rights reserved.This episode was produced by Samuel Brady. Edited by Samuel Brady. Show notes by Samuel Brady.

S1 E39: GIS Day 2019 with Tyler GIS and Dr. Mary Helen Fagan Nov 07, 2019

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Welcome to Roses & Weeds! A City of Tyler podcast that is here to keep you up to date with current events and news related to our beautiful city.In this episode of the Roses & Weeds, we showcase the all-star Tyler GIS team with special guests Dan Allee, Dana LeBrun, Holly Wahl, Jonathan Baldwin, Lance Yarema, Philip Burkhart, Rey Morales, and Shruti Patil. We also speak to Dr. Mary Helen Fagan from the UT Tyler Soules College of Business about her collaborations over the past year with Tyler GIS.For more information about Tyler GIS, visit us on the web at https://cityoftyler.org/, or feel free to reach us by phone at 903-531-1241 or by email at gisstaff@tylertexas.com.For more information on the UT Tyler Soules College of Business, you can visit them on the web here: https://www.uttyler.edu/cbt/.More information about GIS Day can be found here: https://www.gisday.com/en-us/overview.Special thanks to Dan Allee for guest hosting parts of this episode.Roses & Weeds is recorded at the Tyler Innovation Pipeline, which is a makers space staffed by the city of Tyler and the University of Texas Tyler College of Business and Technology where you too can come record a podcast with our world-class audio studio, record something on a huge professionally lit green screen, use 3d Printers, Laser Cutters, and so much more. Memberships are now available.Roses & Weeds is hosted by City employees Veronica Brady Innovation Manager of the Innovation Pipeline and by Samuel Brady from Tyler GIS. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future show topics, please reach out to us at PublicRelations@TylerTexas.com, and be sure to #rosesandweeds all your questions to the City of Tyler on social media.Recordings of City Council, as well as Meeting Agendas, can be found here: tylercitytx.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx. City Council meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at City Hall 212 N. Bonner Ave, Tyler, TX 75702.Music used in intro and outro is Surfing day by Marcos H. Bolanos on Unchained Melodies Vol. 2, Creative Commons. Roses & Weeds is a City of Tyler production, all rights reserved.This episode was produced by Samuel Brady. Edited by Samuel Brady. Show notes by Samuel Brady.

S1 E38: Texas College with President Fennell, Ph.D. Aug 22, 2019

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Welcome to Roses & Weeds! A City of Tyler podcast that is here to keep you up to date with current events and news related to our beautiful city.In this episode of the Roses & Weeds we interview Dr. Dwight J. Fennell, Sr. the President of Texas College a historically black four-year college located here in Tyler Texas.Texas College is celebrating 125 years since it's founding and is an important and vibrant part of the history of Tyler Texas. To learn more about Texas College please visit them on the web at https://www.texascollege.edu/ or call 903-593-8311.For more information on Liberty Hall visit them on the web here: libertytyler.com/.Roses & Weeds is recorded at the Tyler Innovation Pipeline, which is a makers space staffed by the city of Tyler and the University of Texas Tyler College of Business and Technology where you too can come record a podcast with our world-class audio studio, record something on a huge professionally lit green screen, use 3d Printers, Laser Cutters, and so much more. Memberships are now available.Roses & Weeds is hosted by City employees Veronica Brady Innovation Manager of the Innovation Pipeline and by Samuel Brady from Tyler GIS. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future show topics please reach out to us at PublicRelations@TylerTexas.com, and be sure to #rosesandweeds all your questions to the City of Tyler on social media.Recordings of City Council, as well as Meeting Agendas, can be found here: tylercitytx.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx. City Council meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at City Hall 212 N. Bonner Ave, Tyler, TX 75702.Music used in intro and outro is Surfing day by Marcos H. Bolanos on Unchained Melodies Vol. 2, Creative Commons. Roses & Weeds is a City of Tyler production, all rights reserved.This episode was produced by Samuel Brady and Adriana Rodriquez. Edited by Samuel Brady. Show notes by Samuel Brady.

S1 E37: Card 53 Aug 02, 2019

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Welcome to Roses & Weeds! A City of Tyler podcast that is here to keep you up to date with current events and news related to our beautiful city.In this episode of the Roses & Weeds we interview Brad Johnson and Jamey Whitley from the improv comedy team Card 53. Card 53 regularly performs at the historic Liberty Hall Theater in Tyler and have become a mainstay of the Tyler community.To learn more about Card 53 visit them on the web here: https://www.card53.com/ or on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/CARD53/.For more information on Liberty Hall visit them on the web here: https://libertytyler.com/.Roses & Weeds is recorded at the Tyler Innovation Pipeline, which is a makers space staffed by the city of Tyler and the University of Texas Tyler College of Business and Technology where you too can come record a podcast with our world-class audio studio, record something on a huge professionally lit green screen, use 3d Printers, Laser Cutters, and so much more. Memberships are now available.Roses & Weeds is hosted by City employees Veronica Brady Innovation Manager of the Innovation Pipeline and by Samuel Brady from Tyler GIS. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future show topics please reach out to us at PublicRelations@TylerTexas.com, and be sure to #rosesandweeds all your questions to the City of Tyler on social media.Recordings of City Council, as well as Meeting Agendas, can be found here: tylercitytx.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx. City Council meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at City Hall 212 N. Bonner Ave, Tyler, TX 75702.Music used in intro and outro is Surfing day by Marcos H. Bolanos on Unchained Melodies Vol. 2, Creative Commons. Roses & Weeds is a City of Tyler production, all rights reserved.This episode was produced by Samuel Brady, and Adriana Rodriquez. Edited by Samuel Brady. Show notes by Samuel Brady.

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