Sylvester Turner, a longstanding mayor of Houston and a member of the US Congress, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 70.

Texas Rep. Sylvester Turner, the former mayor of Houston, has died suddenly at 70 years old, just two months after joining Congress. Current Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced Turner’s death ...

While the details surrounding his death remain unclear, Houston Mayor John Whitmire today revealed to colleagues that Turner had been ... he brought to the speech. 'I am proud to have Angela ...