Sylvester Turner, Houston

Sylvester Turner's funeral service to be held at local Houston church
Former Mayor and U.S. Congressman Sylvester Turner's funeral at The Church Without Walls will be held on Saturday, March 15, featuring a message by Pastor Ralph West and culminating more than a week of ceremonies.
Funeral arrangements for former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner to be held this week
Former Houston Mayor and U.S. Representative Sylvester Turner will lie in state in Houston and Austin before his funeral service later this week, according to a March 10 news release.
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's longtime mayor Sylvester Turner to lie in state at Texas Capitol
The late Texas Congressman and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will lie in state at the Texas Capitol next week to commemorate his lifelong commitment to public service. Texas House members unanimously passed a resolution on Thursday morning to allow Turner to lie in the Hall of the House of Representatives from Thursday,
‘Don’t mess with Medicaid’: Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s final words, family says
"Don't mess with Medicaid." These words were among the last spoken by former Houston Mayor and U.S. Representative Sylvester Turner, a dedicated servant to the people.
Funeral for former Mayor Sylvester Turner will be in Houston. Here's the schedule.
Funeral services for U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner, a former Houston mayor who died early Wednesday morning, will be held in Houston next week. Turner will lie in state at the Houston City Hall rotunda for city residents to come pay their respects on Tuesday from 9 a.
Texas reacts to death of former Houston mayor Sylvester Turner
Shock, dismay, and heartbreak are some of the ways Houston area leaders and Texas politicians from both sides of the aisle are reacting to the sudden passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner, former mayor of Houston.
Congressman and Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Dies
Then-Houston mayor Sylvester Turner describes his bout with cancer in an interview at City Hall in Houston on Nov. 15, 2022. (Annie Mulligan for) U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner, a former Houston mayor, state legislator and institution in Houston Democratic politics,
Lawyer-Congressman Sylvester Turner, Former Houston Mayor, Has Died
Rep. Sylvester Turner "died peacefully" Wednesday, according to his office. He has attended President Donald Trump's Congressional address Tuesday night and then was taken to the hospital and later released.
Former mayor Sylvester Turner to lie in state in Houston, Austin ahead of Saturday funeral
The longtime public official and champion of Houston died Wednesday in Washington, D.C., from “enduring health complications,” his family said.
Funeral plans: Honoring Representative Sylvester Turner, former Houston mayor
Turner died suddenly last week. The City of Houston and the State of Texas are planning events to honor his legacy.
‘He loved Houston’ | Texas Southern law professor remembers Sylvester Turner’s impact, brotherhood within their fraternity
Rep. Sylvester Turner was a fierce advocate for Texas Southern University. The native Houstonian was also a proud member of ...
'An extraordinary legacy': Houston, Texas and national leaders pay tribute to late Sylvester Turner
News of former Houston Mayor and U.S. Congressman Sylvester Turner's death traveled quickly Wednesday as many fellow ...
Who was Rep. Sylvester Turner? The Texas Democrat who died right after Trump's speech
Tributes have been pouring in for Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner of Texas since he died after attending President Donald ...
Constituents and insiders discuss what's next for Congressional District 18 following Sylvester Turner's death
The deaths of two sitting Congressmembers from the same district within a year hits hard for many in the 18th District. "It's ...
Why are flags at half-staff in Texas? Abbott orders flags to be lowered to honor Sylvester Turner
Flags across Houston and the state will be flown at half-staff for several days in honor of former Mayor and U.S. Rep.
Rep. Sylvester Turner’s health history includes medical emergency before death, cancer diagnosis
Read on to learn more about Turner’s death and his previous health history. How did Sylvester Turner die? Turner’s office has ...
Houston pastor reflects on Congressman Turner's enduring legacy and deep community ties in heartfelt tribute
Congressman Sylvester Turner will lie in honor at the Texas Capitol next week, allowing the public to pay respects to the late public servant.