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Houston Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee's daughter carries her mom's legacy in her own way
But Carter said Houstonians who didn't share her politics also benefited from her service. RELATED: Remembering US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee: Community leaders reacts to congresswoman's passing "Well, ...
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Newly Elected Texas Congressman, Who Replaced Late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Dies Hours After Attending Trump's Speech
He was elected to represent Texas's 18th congressional district in November 2024, following the death of longtime Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in June 2024. Never ...
Potential Black candidates to fill Texas’ 18th Congressional District after deaths of Reps. Turner, Jackson Lee
The 18th Congressional District is a legacy seat, not just in Texas, but across the country.” Texas’ 18th Congressional ...
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With Sylvester Turner and Sheila Jackson Lee gone, who are Houston's next generation of leaders?
Turner, who served two terms as Houston's mayor, died March 5 just two months after stepping into the job held for nearly 30 years by U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee. She died in July from pancreatic ...
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New Texas government center to be named after late U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee
MIAMI – The late U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee from Texas will have a new government center named after her as Houston officials pay tribute to her nearly 30 years in Congress.
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Amanda Edwards to run to succeed the late-U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner
Edwards unsuccessfully ran for the seat twice last year. She faced off against U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee in the 2024 ...
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With Sylvester Turner and Sheila Jackson Lee gone, who are Houston's next generation of leaders?
Former Houston City Council member Carroll G. Robinson, who she met while in high school, and Jackson Lee were also her mentors. "Sheila did not mentor by taking you to lunch or coffee," Thomas said.