Sylvester Turner, 70, died on March 5 at his home in Washington, D.C., from what his family described as “enduring health ...

A growing number of House vacancies are giving governors the power to hold seats open indefinitely, casting uncertainty over ...

Erica Lee Carter was elected to succeed her mother, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, after her death. She called the moment a full circle but didn't claim to have filled her shoes ...

Gov. Bill Lee signed the school voucher program into law Wednesday after years of pushing for the program. Lee would not commit to a competitive contract bid process for the voucher vendor that ...

Houston Mayor John Whitmire referred to former mayor Sylvester Turner as the "best he had to follow" as he welcomed those ...

Hundreds gathered at Houston City Hall to say goodbye to the former mayor Tuesday, recalling his years of public service and ...

"You know, Mayor Turner was the embodiment of someone who loved people. He loved this community & it's no surprise that he ...

On March 7, the NRG Stadium was packed with occupants in celebration of Black Heritage Day at Rodeo Houston. The big event ...

You are officially invited to Houston rap icon Bun B’s birthday party. Join Houston Chronicle music writer Joey Guerra as he reports from Bun B’s officially sold-out HoustonRodeo concert Friday night.

It was Black Heritage Day at Rodeo Houston. The concert began with tribute: Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee died in July. Sylvester Turner, who succeeded her, died Wednesday ...