U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner’s sudden death Tuesday night was met with shock by many in Houston, where the longtime mayor had led the city through several difficult periods, including Hurricane Harvey and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner throws out the first pitch at Minute Maid Field before the Houston Astros play the New York Mets in the first game after Hurricane Harvey in Houston, Texas, U.S., September 2,

Turner's legacy as a steadfast advocate for economic opportunity, urban resilience, and community revitalization remains deeply woven into Houston’s history.

Mayors from Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York are set to testify in Congress as Republicans take aim at “sanctuary cities” policies

The four mayors are appearing before a largely hostile House committee that has labeled their cities’ protection of migrants “misguided and obstructionist.”

The Mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York City are testifying in front of the House Oversight Committee during a blockbuster hearing on sanctuary cities