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Washington Examiner on MSN · 4d

Houston Democrats jump into special election to fill late Sylvester Turner’s seat

House seat is shaping up to be a competitive one, with two Democrats already throwing their hats in even though the date of the special election has yet to be called. Turner, who survived a battle with bone cancer in 2022,

Chron on MSN · 1d

Sylvester Turner's portrait installed at Houston City Hall following council outcry

The portrait of late Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has finally been displayed at City Hall after a "15 months" delay, sparked by concerns from Houston Controller Chris Hollins about its absence. "The downstairs portrait gallery that depicts every past mayor in Houston's history has stood without Mayor Turner's portrait for nearly 15 months,

Texas Standard · 8h

Multiple candidates announce bids for the late U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner’s congressional seat

This week, Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee announced he would be running to replace the late Democratic U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner for the 18th congressional seat. Turner died March 5. Former Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards also announced a bid.

The Texas Tribune6d

Sylvester Turner eulogized as a man of faith, family and public service to Houston

The former Houston mayor’s funeral drew more than 1,000 mourners on Saturday, including 20 of his congressional colleagues ...

2don MSN

Houston city leader proposes renaming portion of downtown street in honor of Sylvester Turner

Houston City Controller Chris Hollins called on city council members Wednesday to begin the process of renaming the downtown ...

FOX 26 Houston6d

Sylvester Turner funeral held in Houston on Saturday

A celebration of life service will be held for former Congressman and Houston mayor Sylvester Turner on Saturday.

The Texas Tribune on MSN2d

Amanda Edwards to run to succeed the late-U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner

Edwards unsuccessfully ran for the seat twice last year. She faced off against U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee in the 2024 ...

2don MSN

Sylvester Turner battled Texas’ powerful energy lobbyists for consumer rights

Sylvester Turner led battles against electricity and gas companies. He never won, but he didn’t give up trying.

6don MSN

Family and friends remember Sylvester Turner: ‘He gave it everything he had’

A funeral service will cap a week of emotional events to honor Turner, who died at age 70 on March 5 in Washington, D.C.

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