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Emily Takes Notes

by Emily Hynds

Emily Hynds is a small business owner, a lifelong Houstonian and a local government enthusiast. She believes meaningful changes starts at home. She attends every City Council meeting that she can and takes notes for YOU!

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Episodes

  1. February 4th, 2026 - City Council Meeting

    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…

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  2. January 28th, 2026 - City Council Meeting

    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…

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  3. January 21st, 2026 - City Council Meeting

    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…

    more
  4. January 14th, 2026 - City Council Meeting

    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…

    more
  5. December 17th, 2025 - City Council Meeting

    Council member Plummer's last meeting! Honesty Construction Group/Environmental Services!DDSRS Lawsuit! 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...

  6. December 10th, 2025 - City Council Meeting

    Financial reports! Projects in District C! Plummer vs Whitmire! Evening Public Comment Sessions! 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...

  7. December 3rd, 2025 - City Council Meeting

    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…

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  8. July 16th, 2025 - City Council Meeting

    More Unhoused Ordinances! Solid Waste Staffing! The Dress Code Ordinance (Again)! 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...

  9. July 9th, 2025 - City Council Meeting

    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…

    more
  10. June 25th, 2025 - City Council Meeting

    Successful TX legislative Initiatives! CIP project disputes! Moving public comment meetings? All this and more! 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...

  11. May 7th, 2025 - City Council Meeting

    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…

    more
  12. April 16th, 2025 - City Council Meeting

    Drainage lawsuit! Whitmire says COVID is fixed! IAH's Terminal E to Jackson Lee! All this and more! 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…

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  13. March 5th, 2025 - City Council Meeting

    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…

    more
  14. February 5th, 2025 - City Council Meeting

    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…

    more
  15. January 29th, 2025 - City Council Meeting

    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…

    more
  16. January 8th, 2025 - City Council Meeting

    Emily attends City Council in Person! Dirty water transport! Councilmembers complain in the pop- offs! All this and more! 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...

  17. December 4th, 2024 - City Council Meeting

    This week: Pollard and Whitmire have a a spat! Houston's Israeli investment bonds! Sexual harrassment reporting guidelines! All this and more! 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…

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  18. November 20th, 2024 - City Council Meeting

    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…

    more
  19. November 14th, 2024 - City Council Meeting

    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…

    more
  20. November 6th, 2024 - City Council Meeting

    This week: Public comments! Tax abatement public hearing! Huffman/Noreiga beef? All this and more! 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...

  21. September 18th, 2024 - City Council Meeting

    Video streaming services for the library! Career & Recovery Resources! Deer Park Pipeline Fire! 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...

  22. September 11th, 2024 - City Council Meeting

    Money for natural disasters (Beryl and the Derecho)! Increase in the tax rate? The Great Holiday Decoration Debate! 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...

  23. June 12th, 2024 - Budget Meeting

    Budget amendments! More police cadet classes! Who is Councilmember Tollard? Is art good for the city? 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…

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  24. June 12th, 2024 - City Council Meeting

    Hobby Airport becomes ONLY 5-star airport in North America! Replacements for Shotspotter! Pollard and Whitmire have a spat! 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...

  25. June 5th, 2024 - City Council Meeting

    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…

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Emily Hynds is a small business owner, a lifelong Houstonian and a local government enthusiast. She believes meaningful changes starts at home. She attends every City Council meeting that she can and takes notes for YOU!

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