Sheila Jackson Lee, a longtime Democratic congresswoman from Texas who was an outspoken advocate for Black Americans for ...

The longtime Congresswoman served the public for more than 30 years. Last month, she announced she was fighting pancreatic cancer.

After the announcement of Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee's death, condolences poured in from both sides of the political aisle.

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a long-serving Democratic congresswoman from Texas, died at the age of 74, her family announced Friday. "A fierce champion of the people, she was affectionately and simply ...

From ghost-likes and new profile pictures to a posthumous endorsement, accounts for dead lawmakers have seemingly resurrected on social media in an unsettling trend of beyond-the-grave engagement. ...

Texas Democrat Sheila Jackson Lee died at age 74 Friday. A cause of death, but the congresswoman was diagnosed with cancer last month. Skip to main content. Manage Subscription Sign in!

Family members and dignitaries from across the country will be in Houston on Thursday for the funeral of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.

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.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo hugs Dr. Elwyn C. Lee after speaking during the dedication of 1111 Fannin after Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in Houston on Thursday, May 15, 2025.