
Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner of Texas has died, multiple sources tell CBS News, weeks after taking office. He was 70 years old.
Turner also served as Houston's mayor from 2016 until 2024.
The city of Houston confirmed his death and Mayor John Whitmire released a statement calling him a "remarkable public servant who impacted millions of people."
"He rose from poverty, but never forgot where he came from," Whitmire continued, calling Turner's death "a terrible loss for the city."
He appeared to have died suddenly; Turner attended President...
Continue reading...Turner also served as Houston's mayor from 2016 until 2024.
The city of Houston confirmed his death and Mayor John Whitmire released a statement calling him a "remarkable public servant who impacted millions of people."
"He rose from poverty, but never forgot where he came from," Whitmire continued, calling Turner's death "a terrible loss for the city."
He appeared to have died suddenly; Turner attended President...