Turner, who spent nearly three decades in the Texas House and died last week, was remembered as a passionate Democrat ...

Mourners are gathering to honor the late U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner of Texas as he lies in state at Houston's city hall.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire referred to former mayor Sylvester Turner as the "best he had to follow" as he welcomed those ...

A longtime public servant, Turner served in the Texas House of Representatives for many years before he was elected Houston’s ...

State lawmakers on Thursday formally honored Sylvester Turner, adding to the plethora of tributes that have poured out since ...

Sylvester Turner served as Houston mayor and in Congress after serving 27 years in the Texas House. He died March 4.

The public is invited to attend Turner's funeral in Houston on Saturday afternoon but is asked to register online.

Sylvester Turner, a Democratic congressman and former mayor of Houston, has died at the age of 70. Turner died peacefully ...

Turner, the Houston Congressman who died last week at age 70, is lying in state at City Hall until 7 p.m. Tuesday. Those who ...

Texas Rep. Jon Rosenthal (D-Houston) offered his condolences to Turner early Wednesday morning. "He was a dear friend and an ...

The cause of death is unclear. Turner took office weeks ago, filling the seat left vacant by the death of Rep. Sheila Jackson ...