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Rep. Sylvester Turner dies

Chron on MSN · 45m

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,

CBS News on MSN · 2h

Why are flags in Texas at half staff? Honoring Rep. Sylvester Turner

The flags of Texas and the U.S. are flying at half staff on Thursday and Friday to honor U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner of Houston, who started his first term in Congress in January. The Democrat was formerly the mayor of Houston from 2016-2024.

Austin American-Statesman on M… · 5h

Why are Texas flags at half-staff? How long they should be lowered for Rep. Sylvester Turner

As you go about your day today, you may notice Texas flags flying at half-staff Thursday across the state. Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the flags at half-staff for the memorial of Congressman Sylvester Turner of Houston through Friday,

Remembering life and legacy of Congressman Sylvester Turner

Remembering Sylvester Turner

Former mayor and congressman Sylvester Turner died at the age of 70. He was taken to a hospital in Washington DC on Tuesday and later died at his home. Houston's City Council gathered to remember him

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 1d

Sewing: Sylvester Turner showed up for Houston, and he met us where we were

In so many big and small ways, Sylvester Turner showed up for Houston. We saw it best when he served eight years as Houston's mayor before being elected to Congress last year. Hard to imagine anyone being able to keep up with his breakneck schedule.

KHOU-TV Houston on MSN · 17h

Remembering the life and legacy of Congressman Sylvester Turner

Congressman Sylvester Turner died suddenly Wednesday night. Take a look at his career in Houston politics.

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Having fought cancer, Sylvester Turner said he was compelled to be heard on health care issues

Sylvester Turner's battle with cancer compelled him to fight for health care during his brief tenure in Congress.

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'Don't mess with Medicaid': Texas lawmaker's final message to Trump before dying at 70

A new Democratic lawmaker had a message for Donald Trump about cutting Medicaid for everyday Americans that he shared widely ...

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Rep. Sylvester Turner’s health history includes medical emergency before death, cancer diagnosis

Turner’s office has not shared the exact cause of his death, but noted in a statement he “died peacefully” on March 5. The ...

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Obituary: The legacy of Sylvester Turner, the Acres Homes native who became a Houston political force

U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner, who rose from a kid in Acres Homes to serve as Houston’s mayor for eight years and was elected to ...

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