Sylvester Turner, Houston

Sylvester Turner had a long history with Sheila Jackson Lee. How they represented Houston together
Former Houston Mayor and U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner and the late U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee — colleagues, friends and proud Houstonians — often spoke of a shared goal to serve the city they loved. Turner,
Former Mayor Sylvester Turner to lie in state in Houston, Austin ahead of funeral this week
Turner served as the 62nd mayor of Houston. He was elected to represent the 18th Congressional District of Texas in 2024, filling a seat formerly left by Sheila Jackson Lee, who died last year.
Former Houston Mayor, Congressman Sylvester Turner lies in honor at Texas State Capitol today
A longtime public servant, Turner served in the Texas House of Representatives for many years before he was elected Houston’s mayor in 2016 and 2020.
Houstonians honor former Mayor Sylvester Turner at City Hall
Houston Mayor John Whitmire referred to former mayor Sylvester Turner as the "best he had to follow" as he welcomed those outside of City Hall Tuesday morning to pay their respects to the late congressman.
The Late US Rep. Sylvester Turner of Texas to Lie in State in Houston
The congressman served as Houston mayor for eight years before he was elected to the House in November to fill the seat held by longtime Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, who died in July. Prior to becoming mayor,
The late US Rep. Sylvester Turner is honored by mourners as he lies in state
Mourners are gathering to honor the late U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner of Texas as he lies in state at Houston's city hall
How to pay respects as late Houston mayor Sylvester Turner lies in state
The City of Houston is remembering the late Sylvester Turner - the former mayor of Houston who won election last November to fill late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee's seat in District 18. He died Wednesday,
Rep. Sylvester Turner to lie in state at Houston City Hall
The city of Houston will honor the life of former mayor and Congressman Sylvester Turner today. Turner's body will lie in state at City hall, giving the public their final chances to say goodbye.
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Houston Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee's daughter carries her mom's legacy in her own way
Erica Lee Carter was elected in November to fill the last two months of her mom Sheila Jackson Lee's congressional term. While Carter sat in her mom's seat, she didn't claim to have filled her shoes.
Newly Elected Texas Congressman, Who Replaced Late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Dies Hours After Attending Trump's Speech
Texas Rep. Sylvester Turner, the former mayor of Houston, died suddenly at 70 years old just two months after taking office ...
Harris Health Sheila Jackson Lee Center for Accelerating Health Equity hosts Health Equity in Action Summit
The summit brought together people from all walks of life who are committed to improving the health and well-being of area ...
Bun B Houston rodeo concert: Ocean of Soul, tribute to Turner and Jackson Lee kick off show
You are officially invited to Houston rap icon Bun B’s birthday party. Join Houston Chronicle music writer Joey Guerra as he reports from Bun B’s officially sold-out HoustonRodeo concert Friday night.
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Orator, conscience, advocate: State lawmakers honor Sylvester Turner with bipartisan accolades in Capitol ceremony
Turner, who spent nearly three decades in the Texas House and died last week, was remembered as a passionate Democrat committed to working across the aisle.