Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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District J Council Member Edward Pollard joins Hello Houston to discuss his proposal for a 90-day moratorium on approving new gas stations near residential neighborhoods. Pollard addresses community pushback over the concentration of gas stations near their homes, health concerns, and fire risks.

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