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Longtime Houston mayor Sylvester Turner dies

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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,

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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.

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Former Houston mayor Sylvester Turner died at D.C. apartment of apparent natural causes

Texas congressman Sylvester Turner died Wednesday, months after filling the U.S. House seat of the late Sheila Jackson Lee.

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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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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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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.

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