Sylvester Turner, Houston

Sylvester Turner made Houston the first U.S. city with a human trafficking prevention office. Where did it go?
In 2020, former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner made Houston the first city in the U.S to create an entire office dedicated to the prevention of human trafficking — and the need for it was ripe. But specifics as to any recent work through the Mayor's Office of Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence Prevention has been unclear this year,
Late Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner laid to rest in heartfelt ceremony
On Saturday, late Houston mayor and congressman Sylvester Turner was laid to rest during services at the Church Without Walls.
Community, Houston officials pay respects to U.S. Congressman Sylvester Turner
Services were held at the Church Without Walls, where the former mayor of Houston for eight years was a longtime member.
Former Mayor, U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner honored by hundreds at West Houston funeral
Mourners filed into Houston's Church Without Walls Saturday — some wearing black, others in vivid shades of blue — to honor former Mayor and U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner at his funeral, as a montage of the prolific orator’s speeches played in the sanctuary.
US Rep. and former Houston mayor Sylvester Turner dies at 70
A spokesperson for Democratic U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner of Texas says he has died just two months after taking office and hours after attending President Donald Trump's address before Congress.
Rep. Sylvester Turner, former Houston mayor, dies at 70, weeks after taking office
The cause of death is unclear. Turner took office weeks ago, filling the seat left vacant by the death of Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee.
State lawmakers, friends honor former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s legacy at Texas Capitol
Turner, who most recently served as a United States Congressman, died last week at age 70 from enduring health complications. What he left behind was a lasting mark on the state’s largest municipality and a legacy as a Texas lawmaker who consistently pushed boundaries.
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.
Houston employee payouts, Texas school choice, Rep. Sylvester Turner, and more | What's Your Point?
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Teen who portrayed Sylvester Turner attends former Houston mayor's funeral
Mason Allen portrayed Turner for a Black History Month event five years ago at the same church where Turner was remembered Saturday.
Rising Democratic Star Enters Race to Fill Houston House Seat
Christian Menefee, the outspoken Harris County attorney, jumped into the race for a U.S. House seat representing a heavily ...
Houston celebrates the legacy of former mayor Sylvester Turner
Rep. Turner's funeral was held on Saturday afternoon at the Church Without Walls. He was laid to rest during a private burial ...
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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 ...