Sixth Ward residents push back against proposed gas station near historic homes

Sixth Ward residents push back against proposed gas station near historic homes

Sixth Ward residents are fighting a proposed gas station near historic homes as Houston leaders consider changes to city regulations.

St. Joseph Township Board to discuss proposed Meijer gas station on Wednesday

The St. Joseph Township Board of Trustees this week will consider a special use permit for a Meijer gas station proposed at Hilltop and Washington roads. The board on August 3 tabled the question as trustees said they wanted more information. Since then, engineering firm Interplan, LLC, representing Meijer, has submitted to the township a justification letter supporting the project. Meijer says the gas station at 1275 Hilltop meets all eight sp…