Former Mayor and U.S. Congressman Sylvester Turner will lie in state in Houston and Austin ahead of a funeral service this week, officials announced.
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Some burdens need to set down.
In November, #SylvesterTurner was chosen to represen #TX 18th District after #SheilaJacksonLee lost her battle with cancer (#FuckCancer) last summer.
There was only one Sheila, and there was also only one Sylvester Turner. Although his time in #Washington was short, his last official act would have made Sheila proud. He introduced one of his constituents who is being harmed by #DOGE and made it about her struggle.
He was working till the end. I wouldn't be surprised if he asked to return home to pass the torch to a younger, angrier, generation.
I say that because Sylvester Turner was never a quitter. He did understand, however, the importance of new ideas. As mayor Houston, he wanted to make the city safer by moving away from car-centric thinking.
Rest in power.
Sylvester Turner was born in 1954 and grew up in the Acres Homes area of northwest Houston. “Congressman Turner was the consummate public servant but to us, he was our beloved father, grandfather, sibling, and relative."
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U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner, a Democrat from Houston, has died just weeks after being sworn in. The death of Turner, 70, the former mayor of Houston, leaves the makeup of the House 218-214 in favor of Republicans. https://bit.ly/43p5T1c #sylvesterturner
Very sad news. May Rep. Sylvester Turner, also former mayor of Houston, rest in power. He was a special leader and one of the good guys. My deepest condolences to his family. 🙏🏿 #rip #sylvesterturner
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U.S. Congressman and longtime Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has died at 70, United States representatives confirmed on Wednesday.
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Erica Lee Carter will fill Sheila Jackson Lee's remaining term in congress. Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will begin serving in 2025.
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My brother works at a restaurant in the Galleria area of #Houston — he commutes by #bike #bikeHouston from the 3rdWard
Former Mayor #SylvesterTurner stopped by & my bro thanked Turner for making his commute safer. Current mayor JW is trying to undo that good work unfortunately
ST installed tons of safe bike lanes and bike infrastructure all around Houston, ushering in better transit for bike folks & walkers
He’s excited to see ST’s next chapter, maybe in Congress #TX18
Sylvester Turner, Amanda Edwards among candidates vying for Sheila Jackson Lee’s open seat
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Who will replace late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee on the November ballot? The group of potentials includes Sylvester Turner, Amanda Edwards, Jarvis Johnson and Jolanda Jones.
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As his two terms in office come to an end, Mayor Sylvester Turner reflects on his time leading Houston.
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Starbucks employee walkout (Nov. 17, 2023)
On Friday’s show: We learn what led Starbucks employees in Greater Houston and around the country to stage a walkout. And we discuss The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.
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Mayor Sylvester Turner reflects on his time in office (Nov. 16, 2023)
On Thursday’s show: We learn about plans to send more inmates from the Harris County Jail out of state. And Mayor Sylvester Turner reflects on his time in office.
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Political Roundup: The House Speaker saga continues
We also discuss Congresswoman Jackson Lee’s statement confirming expletive-laden audio was her.
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Jezebel: Sex. Celebrity. Politics. With Teeth: Largest School District in Texas Eliminates Libraries, Converts Them to Disciplinary Centers https://jezebel.com/largest-school-district-in-texas-eliminates-libraries-1850686093 #Jezebel #houstonindependentschooldistrict #sylvesterturner #libraryscience #schoollibrary #mikemiles #librarian #education #library
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