Houston city leader proposes renaming portion of Bagby Street to honor late Congressman Turner
Houston City Controller Chris Hollins called on city council members Wednesday to begin the process of renaming the downtown ...
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 ...
Late Rep. Sylvester Turner remembered by his fraternity brothers
In 1987, a young Sylvester Turner knocked on the door of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity’s Houston chapter, seeking membership.
Former Houston Mayor and Congressman Sylvester Turner lies in honor at Texas State Capitol
A longtime public servant, Turner served in the Texas House of Representatives for many years before he was elected Houston’s ...
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Rep. Sylvester Turner’s health history includes medical emergency before death, cancer diagnosis
Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Texas, died Wednesday at 70 after suffering a medical emergency. The Democratic lawmaker’s office confirmed his passing in a statement on X on March 5. “Congressman ...
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Late Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner laid to rest in heartfelt ceremony
Saturday afternoon, politicians and loved ones alike flocked to The Church Without Walls to say one final goodbye to late former mayor and Houston area congressman Sylvester Turner. Attendees ...
Family and friends remember Sylvester Turner: ‘He gave it everything he had’
A funeral service will cap a week of emotional events to honor Turner, who died at age 70 on March 5 in Washington, D.C.
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Sylvester Turner eulogized as a man of faith, family and public service to Houston
The former Houston mayor’s funeral drew more than 1,000 mourners on Saturday, including 20 of his congressional colleagues ...