Bellaire will host a reception at 6 p.m. tonight (Aug. 1) for the public to meet Sharon L. Citino, the newly named city manager, who is due to start her job in two weeks. The meet-and-greet will take place in the Civic Center, 7008 S. Rice Ave., preceding the 7 p.m. City Council meeting. Refreshments will be served. Council unanimously voted at its July 11 meeting to appoint … [Read more...] about Bellaire to host meet-and-greet tonight for new city manager

Deacon Tittel
Commanding presence in Bellaire takes reins as city manager — for now
Bellaire’s well-liked fire chief, Deacon Tittel, was appointed unanimously by City Council Monday night (Dec. 6) to serve as interim city manager and will receive an extra $1,000 biweekly authorized by councilmembers for assuming the added duties. The votes came after a closed session to discuss short-term strategy for replacing Brant Gary, the 20-month interim city manager … [Read more...] about Commanding presence in Bellaire takes reins as city manager — for now
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