A wave of disappointment in Houston Mayor John Whitmire’s performance is growing among Harris County Democrats, but it’s unclear whether their activism will be enough to defeat the mayor in a ...

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On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, former Houston Mayor Annise Parker announced her intentions to run for Harris County Judge in 2026.

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Former Mayor and U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner on Tuesday became the third-ever person to lie in state at Houston City Hall. Turner, a regional political giant who served two terms as Houston’s ...

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Sylvester Turner, a Democratic congressman and former mayor of Houston, has died at the age of 70.

Houston Longtime Houston Mayor and Congressman Sylvester Turner dies at age 70 Turner’s death came just months after he won Texas’ 18th Congressional District race.

U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner, former mayor of Houston, has died, Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced during Wednesday’s council meeting. Turner, a Democrat, was 70.

Congressman and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner died Tuesday at age 70. Turner, who had previously battled bone cancer, fell ill last night. Turner served two terms as Houston’s mayor.

The former Houston mayor was serving his first term in the House of Representatives.