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Sylvester Turner's life embodied the American dream and Houston's history like no other | Editorial
The Black son of a painter and maid grew riding the bus from Acres Homes to downtown. Fifty years later, he did his best to bridge those two worlds.
From Acres Homes to D.C. — Sylvester Turner’s life, legacy in Houston
According to Turner’s family, he was taken to the hospital after President Donald Trump’s speech to a joint session of Congress and was later released. He died at approximately 5:45 on Wednesday morning from “enduring health complications.
Sylvester Turner's funeral service to be held at Houston's Church Without Walls
Former Mayor and U.S. Congressman Sylvester Turner's funeral at The Church Without Walls will be held on Saturday, March 15, featuring a message by Pastor Ralph West and culminating more than a week of ceremonies.
What to know about Sylvester Turner, the longtime Houston mayor who died Wednesday
Former Houston Mayor and U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner has died at 70. The Houston native had served 27 years in the Texas Legislature and eight years as his home city's mayor. He became representative for the 18th Congressional District after U.
Houstonians from all walks of life honor Sylvester Turner at public viewing
"You know, Mayor Turner was the embodiment of someone who loved people. He loved this community & it's no surprise that he served this community until his last day."
Houstonians honor former Mayor Sylvester Turner at City Hall
Houston Mayor John Whitmire referred to former mayor Sylvester Turner as the "best he had to follow" as he welcomed those outside of City Hall Tuesday morning to pay their respects to the late congressman.
Sewing: Sylvester Turner showed up for Houston, and he met us where we were
Sylvester Turner, a Harvard law graduate who proudly boasted about his Acres Homes roots, died at 70 Tuesday night.
Funeral arrangements finalized for former Houston mayor, U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner |
Funeral arrangements have been made for former Houston mayor and U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner. Advertisement. About Our Ads
Former mayor Sylvester Turner to lie in state in Houston, Austin ahead of Saturday funeral
The longtime public official and champion of Houston died Wednesday in Washington, D.C., from “enduring health complications,” his family said.
Obituary: The legacy of Sylvester Turner, the Acres Homes native who rose into a Houston political force
U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner, who rose from a child in Acres Homes to serve as Houston’s mayor for eight years and was elected ...
Houston’s resilient leader | A timeline of Sylvester Turner’s legacy
Turner's legacy as a steadfast advocate for economic opportunity, urban resilience, and community revitalization remains ...
People who live in Sylvester Turner's old neighborhood, Acres Home, share their memories of the late former Houston mayor
People who live in Sylvester Turner's old neighborhood, Acres Home, share their memories of former Houston mayor who died ...