Texas Rep. Sylvester Turner, the former mayor of Houston, passed away suddenly at the age of 70, just two months after joining Congress. His death was announced by current Houston Mayor John ...

Menefee is planning to run for District 18, the same seat that was held by late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. District 18 includes parts of Harris County, Atascocita, Humble, and Jacinto City.

Turner died on March 5 as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving District 18. That's the seat held by longtime Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee before her death last year.

Late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee was honored during a Juneteenth forum. Meanwhile, the daughter of late Rep. Sylvester Turner is planning to continue his Juneteenth parade happening this week.

Politics are again heating up in Houston and Harris County. Why it matters: Upcoming races to watch include a hotly contested election to replace late U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner and another ...