In Turner's honor, Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered flags statewide to be flown at half-staff until March 8.
Gov. Greg Abbott orders flags statewide to be flown at half-staff in honor Sylvester Turner Read full article: Houston police investigating man found dead near railroad tracks WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 15: Rep.
-elect Sylvester Turner poses for a photograph after joining other congressional freshmen of the 119th Congress for a group photograph on the steps of the House of Representatives at the U.S. Capitol Building on November 15, 2024 in Washington, DC. New members of congress are in-town for an orientation program to help them prepare for their upcoming roles. Congressman Sylvester Turner’s legacy remembered by Houston leadersRemembering Sylvester Turner Port Arthur firefighters lower a U.S. flag at a post office at sunset as they wait for Hurricane Laura to make landfall, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, in Port Arthur, Texas. , who died at the age of 70, the city and state flags will both be flown at half-staff for several days.March 5, 2025 Turner’s family released a statement Wednesday saying the former mayor and U.S. Congressman died at his home in Washington from health complications. In 2022, Turner announced to the city of Houston that he had been battling bone cancer. “After attending the State of The Union Address in Washington, D.C. last evening, Congressman Turner was taken to the hospital and he was later released. On Wednesday, March 5 at approximately 5:45am he died at his home from enduring health complications. The Turner family is requesting fervent prayers from all who knew and loved him. We also request the public’s respect for our family’s privacy as we process this difficult reality,”The family said more information on his funeral arrangements will be released at a later date.
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