The city of Houston is mourning the loss of Congressman Sylvester Turner, a dedicated leader who spent decades shaping the community he called home.
Texas Rep. Sylvester Turner, the former mayor of Houston who joined Congress just two months ago, died shortly after attending President Donald Trump's first address to Congress 4, 2025
The 18th Congressional District of Texas is once again facing a leadership transition following the death of U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner at age 70.
U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner’s sudden death Tuesday night was met with shock by many in Houston, where the longtime mayor had led the city through several difficult periods, including Hurricane Harvey and the COVID-19 pandemic.