Sylvester Turner, freshman congressman from Texas, dies

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders flags flown at half-staff to honor the life of Congressman Sylvester Turner
"As a mark of respect for his public service as state representative, mayor, and congressman, it is fitting that flags be lowered to half staff," Abbott said.
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. Sylvester Turner, who died Wednesday.
Rep. Sylvester Turner dies: Texas gov. orders flags to half-staff for former Houston mayor
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered flags across the state to be flown at half-staff following the death of U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner from 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,
What happens next to Sylvester Turner’s seat in Congress?
Turner's death raised immediate questions about the future of the 18th Congressional District in Houston, long a Democratic stronghold.
Houston Mourns Former Mayor Sylvester Turner … So What’s Next for the 18th Congressional District?
Shortly after the news broke Wednesday morning of former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s death, speculation began about a special election for his U.S. Congressional seat — a post he’d held for just two months.
Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner lie in state at Houston City Hall
Turner, who passed away Wednesday morning at the age of 70, had a long and distinguished career in public office, including eight years as mayor of Houston.
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,
What happens to Rep. Sylvester Turner's seat in the wake of his death?
Just weeks after Rep. Sylvester Turner assumed office, his tragic passing means that the 18th Congressional District seat is once again up for grabs.
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 Trump’s joint address to Congress.
Sylvester Turner, freshman congressman from Texas, dies at 70
As mayor of Houston, he led the nation’s fourth-largest city through devastating flooding from Hurricane Harvey in 2017.
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Here’s what happens next with late Congressman Sylvester Turner’s House seat
Two months after being sworn into U.S. Congress, Rep. Sylvester Turner’s House seat will now be vacant after he passed away ...
What happens to Sylvester Turner's seat in Congress in the wake of his death
Here's what we know about how Turner's Congressional seat will be filled. Gov. Greg Abbott will have to call for the election ...
Remembering Sylvester Turner: “A touching tribute
Condolences continue to pour in from around the local community and the country to honor former Houston mayor and Congressman Turner. Here is a look at a tribute from his team in Washington D.C..
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Gov. Greg Abbott orders flags statewide to be flown at half-staff in honor Sylvester Turner
Greg Abbott ordered all flags statewide to be flown at half-staff until March 8 in honor of Turner. Cecilia and I are saddened to hear of the passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner.
Gov. Abbott could delay setting special election in Houston to help D.C. Republicans
With the death of U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner, the Constitution gives Gov. Greg Abbott the power to decide when to call an ...