Sylvester Turner, Houston and Congress

Houston pays tribute to the late US Rep. Sylvester Turner 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
Former Houston Mayor and Congressman Sylvester Turner lies in honor at Texas State Capitol
Texans are honoring U.S. Congressman Sylvester Turner on Thursday at the Texas State Capitol, where his body will lie in honor until noon on Friday, allowing the public to pay their respects to the former Houston mayor and state legislator.
Longtime Houston Mayor and Congressman Sylvester Turner dies at age 70
Turner's death came just months after he won Texas’ 18th Congressional District race. He served eight years as Houston's mayor after 27 years in the Texas House of Representatives.
Who was Sylvester Turner? A look at his legacy in Houston and beyond
Sylvester Turner, former Houston mayor and US Representative, has died at 70, reshaping Texas politics and shifting the balance in Congress.
Sylvester Turner carried into Texas Capitol to lie in state as tributes pour out
State lawmakers on Thursday formally honored Sylvester Turner, adding to the plethora of tributes that have poured out since his death last week and ahead of his memorial on Saturday in Houston. Turner,
State lawmakers, friends honor former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s legacy at Texas Capitol
Turner, who most recently served as a United States Congressman, died last week at age 70 from enduring health complications. What he left behind was a lasting mark on the state’s largest municipality and a legacy as a Texas lawmaker who consistently pushed boundaries.
Photo Essay: Sylvester Turner lies in honor at the Texas State Capitol
Friends, family and colleagues came together Thursday to honor the life of Congressman and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner as he lied at the Texas State Capitol. Austin-based photojournalist May-Ying Lam captured moments of grief and respect for Turner’s legacy.
Texas Rep. Sylvester Turner dies at 70 shortly after attending Trump speech
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Who was Rep. Sylvester Turner? The Texas Democrat who died right after Trump's speech
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US congressman from Texas dies hours after attending Trump address
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The late US Rep. Sylvester Turner of Texas to lie in state in Houston
Sylvester Turner of Texas ... of Representatives for 27 years. Turner is also scheduled to lie in state at the Texas Capitol beginning Thursday. His funeral is scheduled for Saturday in ...