Sylvester Turner, Houston City Hall

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,
Houstonians honor late Congressman 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.
Former Mayor Sylvester Turner to lie in state today at Houston City Hall rotunda
The Houston City Hall rotunda will be open to visitors until 7 p.m. Tuesday. After he's honored in Houston, Sylvester Turner will "lie in honor" at the State Capitol on Thursday and Friday.
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.
Houston honors legacy of Congressman Sylvester Turner ahead of funeral
Congressman Sylvester Turner’s cause of death has yet to be released, but it is known that he publicly shared his battle with bone cancer in 2022. Now, his loved ones, colleagues, and constituents are reflecting on the impact he made throughout his long career as a public servant.
Rep. Sylvester Turner, first-term Democrat, dies at 70
Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-Texas), the former Houston mayor who won a seat in Congress in November, succeeding the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas), died on Tuesday night. He was 70. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.
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,
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 ...
Rodeo Houston Celebrates Black Heritage Day With Event-Filled Weekend
On March 7, the NRG Stadium was packed with occupants in celebration of Black Heritage Day at Rodeo Houston. The big event ...
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo honors Sylvester Turner, Sheila Jackson Lee
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 ...
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 ...
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What’s next for 18th Congressional District after Sylvester Turner’s passing?
The 18th Congressional District of Texas is once again facing a leadership transition following the death of U.S. Rep.