Emily Takes Notes

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.emilytakesnotes.com I watched this City Council meeting via HTV: https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/ my IG: https://www.instagram.com/embaleez - for todays notes and Houston City Council Guide You can find your City Council person and their contact info at: https://www.houstontx.gov/council/

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'S EPISODE: Resources:While compiling these notes I used the following sources:https://houston.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/houston/article/houston-hobby-airport-contract-pappas-17825820.phphttps://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/houston/article/hobby-airport-contract-turner-pappas-ties-17824960.phpI watched this City Council meeting via HTV: https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/ my IG: https://www.instagram.com/embaleez - for todays notes and Houston City Council Guide You can find your City Council person and their contact info at: https://www.houstontx.gov/council/

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'S EPISODE: Resources:While compiling these notes I used the following sources:https://houston.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/education/2023/03/01/445026/rumors-swirl-about-tea-takeover-of-houston-isd-but-actual-timeline-and-decision-remain-unclear/https://thetexan.news/legislative-primacy-at-center-of-proposals-filed-by-texas-house-chairman/https://www.facebook.com/FTMNP/https://houstontx.gov/solidwaste/kingwood.html I watched this City Council meeting via HTV: https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/ my IG: https://www.instagram.com/embaleez - for todays notes and Houston City Council Guide You can find your City Council person and their contact info at: https://www.houstontx.gov/council/

This 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'S EPISODE: Resources:While compiling these notes I used the following sources:https://houston.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/ https://www.houstontx.gov/homeless/ https://www.houstontx.gov/moc/housing-navigation-center-opens.html https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/housing/article/houston-closes-homeless-encampment-minute-maid-17762851.php I watched this City Council meeting via HTV: https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/ my IG: https://www.instagram.com/embaleez - for todays notes and Houston City Council Guide You can find your City Council person and their contact info at: https://www.houstontx.gov/council/

This 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 FROM TODAY'S EPISODE: Resources:While compiling these notes I used the following sources:https://houston.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/I watched this City Council meeting via HTV: https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/ my IG: https://www.instagram.com/embaleez - for todays notes and Houston City Council Guide You can find your City Council person and their contact info at: https://www.houstontx.gov/council/

H-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 and I would love to read them if you attend. LINKS FROM TODAY'S EPISODE: Resources:While compiling these notes I used the following sources:https://houston.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/james-beard-summit-houston-chefs-restaurant-owners-17754466.phphttps://www.houstontx.gov/visionzero/https://www.khou.com/article/life/animals/houston-mandatory-microchips-pets/285-18b7900c-3a15-4702-a0a1-e95638c871a7http://www.houstontx.gov/council/h/ I watched this City Council meeting via HTV: https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/

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'S EPISODE: Resources:While compiling these notes I used the following sources:https://houston.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/https://www.houstonhealth.org/services/multi-service-centers/sunnyside-multi-service-centerhttps://www.memorialparkconservancy.org/support/benefit-events/glowintheglades/https://abc13.com/jamil-sean-smith-repeat-tire-dumper-illegal-dumping-houston-constable-alan-rosen/12728684/https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/houston/article/houston-sidewalk-construction-fee-developers-17735966.php I watched this City Council meeting via HTV: https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/ my IG: https://www.instagram.com/embaleez - for todays notes and Houston City Council Guide You can find your City Council person and their contact info at: https://www.houstontx.gov/council/

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'S EPISODE: Resources:While compiling these notes I used the following sources:https://houston.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/more-fbi-services-and-information/ucr/nibrshttps://www.houstontx.gov/police/pip/https://www.houstontx.gov/police/multi_family/https://cmjcenter.org/https://defendernetwork.com/news/local-state/councilmember-edward-pollard-announces-peace-pilot-program-with-hpd-officers-union/ I watched this City Council meeting via HTV: https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/ my IG: https://www.instagram.com/embaleez - for todays notes and Houston City Council Guide You can find your City Council person and their contact info at: https://www.houstontx.gov/council/

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'S EPISODE: Resources:While compiling these notes I used the following sources:https://houston.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/https://www.houstontx.gov/controller/acfr.htmlhttps://cleanfundtx.org/ I watched this City Council meeting via HTV: https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/ my IG: https://www.instagram.com/embaleez - for todays notes and Houston City Council Guide You can find your City Council person and their contact info at: https://www.houstontx.gov/council/

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'S EPISODE: Resources:While compiling these notes I used the following sources:https://houston.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/https://blackheritagesociety.net/https://www.houstonfirst.com/information/about-us/ I watched this City Council meeting via HTV: https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/ my IG: https://www.instagram.com/embaleez - for todays notes and Houston City Council Guide You can find your City Council person and their contact info at: https://www.houstontx.gov/council/