Former Houston Mayor and Congressman Sylvester Turner Dies at 70

Former Houston Mayor and current U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-Texas) has died at the age of 70, according to city officials, who mourned his passing. Turner’s death was announced by John Whitmire, the current Houston mayor, in a March 5 statement on social media. Whitmire described Turner as a “remarkable public servant” with a humble background who positively impacted millions. “He rose from poverty but never forgot where he came from,” Whitmire stated. “It is a terrible loss for the city and a personal loss for me. I ask Houstonians to celebrate his life.” The Houston City Council stood in recess until 10 a.m. in honor of Turner, whose cause of death remains unknown....