Why are flags in Texas at half staff? Honoring Rep. Sylvester Turner
U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner of Houston died early Wednesday morning.
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U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner of Houston died early Wednesday morning.
The cause of death is unclear. Turner took office weeks ago, filling the seat left vacant by the death of Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee.
Houston is bracing for a decision on whether the state will seize control of its nearly 200,000-student school district.
