Emily Takes Notes
93 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsEmily Hynds is a small business owner, a lifelong Houstonians and a local government enthusiast. She is not a journalist or a government official. She just believes that meaningful change begins at home, so she attends every City Council meeting she's able to and takes notes!
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October 18th, 2023 - City Council Meeting
November 07, 2023 20:21My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. For sources and further reading: www.emilytakesnotes.com I watched ...
October 11th, 2023 - City Council Meeting
November 07, 2023 20:20My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. For sources and further reading: www.emilytakesnotes.com I watched ...
October 4th, 2023 - City Council Meeting
November 07, 2023 20:19My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. For sources and further reading: www.emilytakesnotes.com I watched ...
September 27th, 2023 - City Council Meeting
November 07, 2023 20:19My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. For sources and further reading: www.emilytakesnotes.com I watched ...
September 13th, 2023 - City Council Meeting
November 07, 2023 20:18My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. For sources and further reading: www.emilytakesnotes.com I watched ...
September 6th 2023 - City Council Meeting
September 24, 2023 23:44My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. For sources and further reading: www.emilytakesnotes.com I watched ...
August 30th 2023 - City Council Meeting
September 24, 2023 23:43My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. For sources and further reading: www.emilytakesnotes.com I watched ...
August 9th 2023 - City Council Meeting
September 24, 2023 23:42My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. For sources and further reading: www.emilytakesnotes.com I watched ...
July 26th 2023 - City Council Meeting
September 24, 2023 23:40My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. For sources and further reading: www.emilytakesnotes.com I watched ...
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Conner's Confession
September 24, 2023 23:40Producer Conner takes to the mic to explain the delay in episode releases. SPOILER ALERT: It's his fault, he goofed.
July 12th 2023 - City Council Meeting
August 10, 2023 03:23My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. For sources and further reading: www.emilytakesnotes.com I watched ...
June 28th 2023 - City Council Meeting
July 05, 2023 17:28This week: Mayor Turner is upset at the Chronicle, libraries get some equipment money and Bread of Life wants to feed the homeless! My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will cert...
June 21st 2023 - City Council Meeting
July 05, 2023 17:26This week: Neighborhood focused homes, Capital Improvement Plan and domestic violence prevention funding! My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I w...
June 7th 2023 - City Council Meeting
July 05, 2023 17:24This week: The City Budget! My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. For sources and further reading: www.em...
May 24th 2023 - City Council Meeting
May 26, 2023 03:10This week: World Cup updates, a BYOB TABC permitting debate and one heck of a cliffhanger! My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to re...
May 17th 2023 - City Council Meeting
May 18, 2023 22:15This week: Mayor Turner outlines the proposed budget and the return of the tapping saddles! My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to r...
May 3rd 2023 - City Council Meeting
May 04, 2023 23:12This week: the quarterly HPD report, lots of tagged agenda items and a debate on water line repairs. My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would ...
April 19th 2023 - City Council Meeting
May 02, 2023 17:05My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. For sources and further reading: www.emilytakesnotes.com I watched ...
April 26th 2023 - City Council Meeting
May 02, 2023 17:05My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. For sources and further reading: www.emilytakesnotes.com I watched ...
April 5th 2023 - City Council Meeting
May 02, 2023 17:04My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. For sources and further reading: www.emilytakesnotes.com I watched ...
March 22nd 2023 - City Council Meeting
May 02, 2023 17:03My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. For sources and further reading: www.emilytakesnotes.com I watched ...
March 22nd 2023 - City Council Meeting
April 25, 2023 02:01My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. For sources and further reading: www.emilytakesnotes.com I watched ...
March 8th 2023 - City Council Meeting
April 25, 2023 02:00My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. LINKS FROM TODAY'S EPISODE: Resources: While compiling these notes...
March 1st 2023 - City Council Meeting
April 25, 2023 01:59My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. LINKS FROM TODAY'S EPISODE: Resources: While compiling these notes...
February 15th 2023 - City Council Meeting
February 23, 2023 16:24This week: Council drama over affordable housing! My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. LINKS FROM TODAY'...
February 8th 2023 - City Council Meeting
February 23, 2023 16:20This week: Violent crime is down, but illegal dumping is up! My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. LINKS...
February 1st 2023 - City Council Meeting
February 23, 2023 16:11H-GAC is back, Mayor Turner wishes Houstonians luck at the Grammys and big bucks are spent on water leak repairs! My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different...
January 25th 2023 - City Council Meeting
January 28, 2023 17:57My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. LINKS FROM TODAY'S EPISODE: Resources: While compiling these notes...
January 11th 2023 - City Council Meeting
January 28, 2023 17:55My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. LINKS FROM TODAY'S EPISODE: Resources: While compiling these notes...
January 4th 2023 - City Council Meeting
January 28, 2023 17:54My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. LINKS FROM TODAY'S EPISODE: Resources: While compiling these notes...
December 7th 2022 - City Council Meeting
January 04, 2023 18:39My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. LINKS FROM TODAY'S EPISODE: Resources: While compiling these notes...
November 30th 2022 - City Council Meeting
January 04, 2023 18:38My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. LINKS FROM TODAY'S EPISODE: Resources: While compiling these notes...
November 16th 2022 - City Council Meeting
December 01, 2022 17:51My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. LINKS FROM TODAY'S EPISODE: Resources: While compiling these notes...
November 2nd 2022 - City Council Meeting
December 01, 2022 17:49My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. LINKS FROM TODAY'S EPISODE: Resources: While compiling these notes...
October 12th 2022 - City Council Meeting
December 01, 2022 17:48My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. LINKS FROM TODAY'S EPISODE: Resources: https://houston.novusagenda...
October 5th 2022 - City Council Meeting
October 12, 2022 17:13My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. LINKS FROM TODAY'S EPISODE: Resources: https://houston.novusagenda...
September 28th 2022 - City Council Meeting
October 12, 2022 17:11My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. LINKS FROM TODAY'S EPISODE: Resources: https://houston.novusagenda...
September 14th 2022 - City Council Meeting
October 12, 2022 17:10My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. LINKS FROM TODAY'S EPISODE: Resources: https://houston.novusagenda...
August 31st 2022 - City Council Meeting
October 12, 2022 17:09My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. LINKS FROM TODAY'S EPISODE: Resources: https://houston.novusagenda...
August 24th 2022 - City Council Meeting
October 06, 2022 01:15My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. LINKS FROM TODAY'S EPISODE: Resources: https://houston.novusagenda...
August 17th 2022 - City Council Meeting
October 06, 2022 01:14My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. LINKS FROM TODAY'S EPISODE: Resources: https://houston.novusagenda...
August 3rd 2022 - City Council Meeting
August 24, 2022 20:47My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. LINKS FROM TODAY'S EPISODE: Resources: https://houston.novusagend...
July 27th 2022 - City Council Meeting
August 24, 2022 20:46My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. LINKS FROM TODAY'S EPISODE: Resources: https://houston.novusagenda...
July 13th 2022 - City Council Meeting
August 08, 2022 17:01My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. LINKS FROM TODAY'S EPISODE: Resources: https://www.houstontx.gov/c...
July 20th 2022 - City Council Meeting
August 08, 2022 17:01My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. LINKS FROM TODAY'S EPISODE: Resources: https://www.houstontx.gov/c...
July 6th 2022 - City Council Meeting
July 14, 2022 22:01My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. LINKS FROM TODAY'S EPISODE: Resources: https://houston.novusagenda...
June 29th 2022 - City Council Meeting
July 05, 2022 02:55My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. LINKS FROM TODAY'S EPISODE: Resources: https://www.houstontx.gov/h...
June 15th 2022 - City Council Meeting
July 05, 2022 02:55My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. LINKS FROM TODAY'S EPISODE: Resources: https://www.houstontx.gov/h...
June 16th 2022 - Public Safety and Homeland Security Meeting
July 05, 2022 02:55My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. LINKS FROM TODAY'S EPISODE: Resources: http://www.houstontx.gov/co...
June 1st 2022 Part 1 - City Council Meeting
July 05, 2022 02:55My name is Emily Hynds and I am a small business owner, Producer of the monthly storytelling series, Grown-up Storytime, and lifelong Houstonian. I am not a journalist or government official, I am a local government enthusiast who believes meaningful change starts at home. These notes are presented from my point of view and with my framing, your notes will certainly be different and I would love to read them if you attend. LINKS FROM TODAY'S EPISODE: Resources: https://www.houstontx.gov/h...