Former Houston Mayor and U.S. Congressman Sylvester Turner Dies at 70

Turner, who served as Houston's mayor for two terms and recently began his first term in Congress, passed away Tuesday evening.

Sylvester Turner, former two-term Houston mayor and newly elected U.S. Congressman, has died at the age of 70.
Turner was two months into representing Texas' 18th Congressional District, a seat previously held by Sheila Jackson Lee until her passing in July 2024.
He served as Houston's mayor from 2016 to 2024 and spent 27 years in the Texas House of Representatives prior to his mayoral tenure.
Turner attended the State of the Union address in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday night, hours before his death was confirmed.
A prominent figure in Houston politics, Turner was known for his leadership and dedication, leaving behind a legacy of public service.