Bellaire

22 days have passed since 19-year old Cesar Cortes was shot to death, reportedly by a Bellaire High School classmate who brought the weapon to campus.

Bellaire High School officials are asking students for their feedback regarding safety and security at their school. They posted a survey that students can fill out anonymously.

The pistol that is believed to be the weapon used in last Tuesday’s shooting at Bellaire High School has been recovered and is in possession of the Bellaire Police Department, authorities say. 

Officials say a weapon believed to have been used in the deadly Bellaire High School shooting has been found.

During the Friday afternoon rally, students called for transparency from district officials and a seat at the table when improving security is discussed.

Friends, students and members of the community are invited to a commemorative service in honor of Cesar Cortes, the 19-year-old student who was killed in a shooting at Bellaire High School.

Houston ISD’s new, all-female board of trustees held its first meeting Thursday after four newly elected trustees were sworn in earlier that afternoon. At the swearing-in Thursday afternoon, Bellaire High School was brought up several times as board members worked to honor the memory of Cesar Cortes.

Several police cars were parked outside the Bellaire High School throughout the day, which started with security checks of each student’s backpack.

The Houston Independent School District says new security measures will be in place this morning as students return to Bellaire High School following a deadly shooting two days ago.

When Cesar Cortes, 19, was shot and killed at Bellaire High School Tuesday, one of his best friends was there to witness it.

A suspect in the deadly shooting of a Bellaire High School student has been charged with manslaughter, city officials confirm.