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BY KEVIN VU
Construction on drainage project to start this fall A neighborhood improvement project near Braeswood is slated to begin construction after residents in the neighborhood said they had waited years for the project to start. The project The $5.4 million Westridge & Braes Terrace drainage improvements project will include the installation of a 120-inch stormwater pipe to realign the neighborhood’s existing drainage sys- tem. The stormwater pipe will improve stormwa- ter ow during heavy rain, helping reduce the risk of neighborhood ooding, according to the project website. Street improvements will also be a part of the project, including replacing curbs, concrete pavement, new sidewalks and streetlights. The project is slated to start in late October to early November, Mayor Pro Tem Martha Castex- Tatum announced Sept. 24 during City Council.
Bellaire Fire Chief Deacon Tittel retires
Westridge & Braes Terrace drainage improvements project Design will start on Phase 1 of the project this fall, with construction starting in 2026.
Phase 1 (fall 2025-winter 2026) Phase 2 (winter 2026-spring 2026) Phase 3 (spring 2026-summer 2026) Phase 4 (summer 2026-fall 2026) Phase 5 (fall 2026) Street Improvement Phase 1 (Construction starting in fall 2026) Street Improvement Phase 2 (Construction starting in fall 2026)
Bellaire Fire Chief Deacon Tittel is retiring after 25 years, as he
starts a new role at Harris County Emergency Ser- vices District No. 48 Fire Department, according to a Sept. 30 news release. Read all about it Tittel has served in the city’s re depart- ment for more than 25 years. According to the news release, under Tit- tel’s leadership and guidance, he strength- ened the re department’s operations and invested in modern equipment and training. Tittel’s nal day was Oct. 24. The city is currently searching for a re chief to ll the position, as of Sept. 29. Deacon Tittel
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