Family, friends and classmates of Cesar Cortes will gather this afternoon (Saturday, Jan. 18) at West University Baptist Church for what’s being called a commemorative service. The remembrance, which will run from 2-5 p.m. at 6218 Auden St., will include open casket viewing. The 19-year-old Junior ROTC leader and senior at Bellaire HS was planning to enlist in the U.S. … [Read more...] about Service set today in West U for slain Bellaire High student
Classmates remember Bellaire HS shooting victim Cesar Cortes
Cesar Cortes, a 19-year-old senior, has been identified as the Bellaire HS student shot to death on campus Tuesday afternoon. He was commander of the Delta Company unit of the school’s highly regarded Junior ROTC program, and friends say he had already committed to join the U.S. Army after graduation to serve his country. A 16-year-old schoolmate is in custody and charged … [Read more...] about Classmates remember Bellaire HS shooting victim Cesar Cortes
Bellaire HS shooting death update: Suspect charged with manslaughter, police seek weapon
A 16-year-old suspect in the shooting death of a fellow Bellaire HS student on campus Tuesday is in custody at the Harris County Juvenile Probation Center, charged with manslaughter —although that could be upgraded — Bellaire police said Wednesday. They are also asking the public for help in locating a handgun used in the killing. Classes were canceled for today, but faculty … [Read more...] about Bellaire HS shooting death update: Suspect charged with manslaughter, police seek weapon
Suspect nabbed in Bellaire HS shooting death as community mourns, demands answers
A Bellaire HS student is in custody tonight in the shooting death of a fellow student on campus Tuesday afternoon. The shocking incident has led Houston ISD to cancel Wednesday classes and a community group to plan a vigil for Wednesday night. Bellaire police said the suspect and a young male companion were taken into custody at 7:38 p.m. Tuesday. ABC-13 aired video of the … [Read more...] about Suspect nabbed in Bellaire HS shooting death as community mourns, demands answers
Ex-West U mayor seeks to replace Radack
Former West University Mayor Susan Sample is running for Harris County Commissioner’s Court as a Republican, joining candidates in both parties jumping at the chance to replace longtime Precinct 3 Commissioner Steve Radack, who did not file for re-election. Sample served as West U mayor for four years after spending four years as a councilmember and mayor pro tem. She tried … [Read more...] about Ex-West U mayor seeks to replace Radack