Houston residents pay respects to Sylvester Turner at City Hall

HOUSTON – Houston residents had the opportunity to pay their respects to former mayor and congressman Sylvester Turner at a public viewing at City Hall today.

The viewing was held at the request of Turner’s family and with the support of Mayor John Whitmire.

Sky 2 was covering the procession as it made its way to Houston City Hall.

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Turner died March 5 at the age of 70. He served as Houston’s 62nd mayor from 2016 to 2023.

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Turner is also scheduled to lie in honor in the Texas House of Representatives on Thursday, Mar. 13, and Friday, Mar. 14.

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