Erica Lee Carter was elected to succeed her mother, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, after her death. She called the moment a full circle but didn't claim to have filled her shoes ...

Sylvester Turner and Sheila Jackson Lee worked together as friends and colleagues. Here's how the represented Houston together.

Texans are honoring U.S. Congressman Sylvester Turner on Thursday at the Texas State Capitol, where his body will lie in ...

Turner’s death comes two months into his first term representing Texas’ 18th Congressional District, the seat long occupied ...

It was Black Heritage Day at Rodeo Houston. The concert began with tribute: Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee died in July. Sylvester Turner, who succeeded her, died Wednesday ...

The summit brought together people from all walks of life who are committed to improving the health and well-being of area ...

the former mayor of Houston who won election last November to fill late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee's seat in District 18, has died. He was 70. "A remarkable public servant who impacted ...

Texas Rep. Sylvester Turner, the former mayor of Houston who joined Congress just two months ago, died shortly after ...

A spokesperson for Democratic U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner of Texas says he has died just two months after taking office and ...