With great fanfare, Santa Claus will begin his five-night tour of Bellaire neighborhoods tonight (Monday, Dec. 11), with a visit to the southeast quadrant of the city. The annual “Santa Sightings” bring the jolly man throughout Bellaire on a city emergency vehicle with a police escort, sirens sounding, horns tooting, lights flashing, from 6-8:30 p.m. Monday through … [Read more...] about Get ready for Santa Sightings in Bellaire neighborhoods
Bellaire Fire Department
Bellaire Fire Department stalwart retires
After more than 42 years with the Bellaire Fire Department, Assistant Chief and Fire Marshal Alton Moses has retired. Moses became a firefighter with the city in 1979, working his way up the ranks to the number-two job, which he took over in 2005. A jovial and comforting presence in even the most stressful situations in the community, he was honored by colleagues as “an … [Read more...] about Bellaire Fire Department stalwart retires
Bellaire fire department employee tests positive for COVID-19
A Bellaire Fire Department employee has tested positive for COVID-19, the city reported Thursday (July 2), the fifth Bellaire city worker to do so. ”A preliminary review of the recent activities of the affected employee indicates minimal exposure to the public,” the statement read. City workers who may have been exposed are being tested and could be isolated, and Harris … [Read more...] about Bellaire fire department employee tests positive for COVID-19
No learning curve for Bellaire’s new fire chief: Deacon Tittel takes command next month
Bellaire’s next fire chief is a familiar figure — 18-year department veteran, Commander Deacon Tittel. The announcement came Friday (June 8) that he will assume leadership of the 22-member force, part-time workers and volunteers on July 7, following the retirement of Chief Darryl Anderson. Tittel’s unanimous selection after a nationwide search and a review committee that … [Read more...] about No learning curve for Bellaire’s new fire chief: Deacon Tittel takes command next month