News of former Houston Mayor and U.S. Congressman Sylvester Turner's death traveled quickly Wednesday as many fellow ...

Turner's death came just months after he won Texas’ 18th Congressional District race. He served eight years as Houston's ...

As of Monday, there were 158 cases in West Texas. Houston and Harris County leaders are getting ready in case the outbreak makes it to Southeast Texas.

"This comes as a shock to everyone. I'm going to ask Houstonians to come together. Pray for his family. Join us in celebrating this remarkable public servant," Houston Mayor John Whitmire said on ...

Sylvester Turner served two terms as mayor before winning the 18th district congressional seat in Texas last November, which was once held by the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo shared some remarks and memories ... Sylvester dedicated his life to making his city a better place to live. As Mayor, he was a friend and strong supporter of ...

Judge Lina Hidalgo said, "Our community has lost an ... But Cougar Pride don't turn back," he said. "Live your life in such a way that when all is said and done, be able to say you have no regrets.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo spoke out about the death of her long-time colleague, Congressman Sylvester Turner.