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Pressure mounts on Houston power company to quickly restore service as city sweats after Beryl
Read full article: Pressure mounts on Houston power company to quickly restore service as city sweats after BerylHouston’s primary utility company has come under mounting pressure over its response to Hurricane Beryl.
Barrage of gunfire as officers stop shooter at Joel Osteen's megachurch, newly released video shows
Read full article: Barrage of gunfire as officers stop shooter at Joel Osteen's megachurch, newly released video showsHouston police have released body camera footage from officers who exchanged gunfire with a woman who opened fire at celebrity pastor Joel Osteen’s Houston megachurch earlier this month before she was gunned down.
‘They were heroes:’ Lakewood Church pastor Joel Osteen praises security team, law enforcement response to shooting
Read full article: ‘They were heroes:’ Lakewood Church pastor Joel Osteen praises security team, law enforcement response to shootingLakewood Church pastor Joel Osteen praised the church's security team and law enforcement for the response to the shooting at the church last week. He also talked about where he was at the time of the shooting.
Houston megachurch holds healing and thanksgiving service a week after deadly shooting
Read full article: Houston megachurch holds healing and thanksgiving service a week after deadly shootingA Houston megachurch held a special service Sunday, a week after a woman opened fire in one of its hallways before being gunned down by security officers.
What will security look like at Lakewood Church for first in-person worship since shooting?
Read full article: What will security look like at Lakewood Church for first in-person worship since shooting?The first in-person church services will be held at Lakewood Church since a woman walked into the Houston megachurch and began shooting.
Warning signs mounted before Texas shooter entered church with her son, former mother-in-law says
Read full article: Warning signs mounted before Texas shooter entered church with her son, former mother-in-law saysThe former mother-in-law of the woman who opened fire at a Houston megachurch says she tried for years to alert authorities and other, including church staff, to her ex-daughter-in-law’s mental health struggles.
How Texas church shooter bought rifle despite mental illness and criminal history is under scrutiny
Read full article: How Texas church shooter bought rifle despite mental illness and criminal history is under scrutinyAuthorities say they’re reviewing how the shooter who opened fire at a Houston megachurch was able to legally purchase and obtain the AR-style rifle used in the attack despite a years-long criminal record and a history of mental illness.
‘Everyone started to panic’: Small children separated from parents during shooting at Lakewood Church
Read full article: ‘Everyone started to panic’: Small children separated from parents during shooting at Lakewood ChurchSWAT officers escorted children from Lakewood Church to a local school to reunite with their families.
‘We’re devastated’: Pastor Joel Osteen speaks following deadly Lakewood Church shooting
Read full article: ‘We’re devastated’: Pastor Joel Osteen speaks following deadly Lakewood Church shootingPastor Joel Olsteen says he is devastated about the deadly shooting at his Houston megachurch but grateful -- stating that it could have been a lot worse.
Woman killed after she opened fire in Joel Osteen's megachurch, boy with her shot, hospitalized
Read full article: Woman killed after she opened fire in Joel Osteen's megachurch, boy with her shot, hospitalizedPolice say a woman in a trenchcoat opened fire with a long gun inside celebrity pastor Joel Osteen’s Texas megachurch before being gunned down by two off-duty officers who confronted her.
‘It’s my body, my choice’: Abortion activists interrupt Sunday morning’s service at Lakewood Church
Read full article: ‘It’s my body, my choice’: Abortion activists interrupt Sunday morning’s service at Lakewood ChurchA battle about abortion rights was front and center on Sunday at Lakewood Church as activists interrupted its morning service -- they say to bring attention to the controversial topic.
Plumber who found possible theft money in walls at Lakewood Church says he deserves reward
Read full article: Plumber who found possible theft money in walls at Lakewood Church says he deserves rewardThe plumber responsible for finding a large sum of money inside the walls of Joel Osteen's Lakewood megachurch says he believes he should get a reward.
Plumber discovers money, checks in wall of Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church years after $600K burglary
Read full article: Plumber discovers money, checks in wall of Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church years after $600K burglaryLakewood Church via a representative has acknowledged cash and checks were found at the facility during repairs, years after a burglary of $600,000, in 2014.
Lakewood Church to host 2-day supply drive for Hurricane Ida relief
Read full article: Lakewood Church to host 2-day supply drive for Hurricane Ida reliefWhile the full scope of the devastation caused by Hurricane Ida may not be known for days, it’s already evident that many across Louisiana will need help.
Lakewood Church opens as warming center as millions go without power for days
Read full article: Lakewood Church opens as warming center as millions go without power for daysHOUSTON – As millions go without electricity during record cold temperatures, Lakewood Church opens its doors as a warming center to help anyone in need of shelter. The church is working with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and local organizations to be available. Church officials said no one will be turned away and can enter at either the entrance at Edloe or Norfolk streets. On Tuesday, Pastor Joel Osteen visited the warming center and discussed his reasoning on why he decided to open his church’s doors. “You know, as soon as we heard this storm was going to be a huge storm, we knew that we were in position to help,” Osteen said.
This is what Lakewood Church said about its reported $4.4M in federal PPP loans
Read full article: This is what Lakewood Church said about its reported $4.4M in federal PPP loansHOUSTON – Since reports surfaced that Joel and Victoria Osteen’s Lakewood Church received $4.4 million in Payroll Protection Program loans, the Osteens have responded through Lakewood representatives, saying that it initially did not accept help. A screenshot from the Lakewood Church Facebook announcement that it will reopen for the first time since the start of the pandemic. Believing the shutdown would only last a few weeks, Lakewood did not initially accept PPP assistance during the first half of the program. It is important to note that, since 2004, Pastors Joel and Victoria Osteen have not received salaries from Lakewood Church, and the PPP funds do not provide any personal financial benefit to them, whatsoever. Donald IloffThe exterior of Lakewood Church in Houston is seen in this undated image.
Joel, Victoria Osteen contribute $100K to Alex Bregman’s Houston Food Bank fundraising campaign
Read full article: Joel, Victoria Osteen contribute $100K to Alex Bregman’s Houston Food Bank fundraising campaignHOUSTON – Joel and Victoria Osteen made a six-figure contribution to Houston Astros’ Alex Bregman’s mission to help raise funds for the Houston Food Bank. “We talked with them about what we’re trying to do and how we are trying to help people,” Bregman said. Every $1 donated to the Houston Food Bank can help provide three meals to people in need. If you are healthy and want to make an impact, the Houston Food Bank is taking volunteers to help with the added demand caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Volunteer safety is a priority and appropriate safety measures will be taken, including social distancing.
Here’s how to stream Lakewood Church’s star-studded Easter Sunday service
Read full article: Here’s how to stream Lakewood Church’s star-studded Easter Sunday serviceHOUSTON – The Lakewood Church Easter service at 11 a.m. on Sunday, April 12 is a big one. Pastor Joel Osteen will be joined by singer Mariah Carey and actor, director and producer Tyler Perry. With the coronavirus pandemic preventing large, in-person services, all the stars will join Osteen for the service remotely. How to watch:The service will be streamed Live on the church’s Facebook page, YouTube, and LakewoodChurch.com. The Easter Service will stream on SiriusXM’s Joel Osteen Radio channel 128 and on the SiriusXM app.
Lakewood Church Easter service to include Kanye West, Mariah Carey and Tyler Perry
Read full article: Lakewood Church Easter service to include Kanye West, Mariah Carey and Tyler PerryHOUSTON – The Lakewood Church Easter service on Sunday, April 12 is going to be a big one. Pastor Joel Osteen will be joined again by rapper Kanye West for the service, along with singer Mariah Carey and actor, director and producer Tyler Perry, the church confirmed to KPRC 2 Tuesday. Lakewood Church later confirmed all the reported details of the event with KPRC 2. Church officials also said the service will be pre-recorded, on Friday, April 10. To stream Lakewood Church services and for more information, visit the Lakewood Church website.
Lakewood Church to host emergency blood drive as coronavirus pandemic causes shortage
Read full article: Lakewood Church to host emergency blood drive as coronavirus pandemic causes shortageHOUSTON – American Red Cross is facing a blood shortage after many blood drive events were canceled during this coronavirus pandemic. In order to help out, Lakewood Church announced it is hosting an emergency blood drive starting Monday. The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is following all heightened CDC recommendations regarding sanitization and safety to provide a clean, safe environment for donation. To register for the blood drive, sign up on the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center website. Register on the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center website
Kanye West, Lakewood’s Joel Osteen to team up in 2020 at New York’s Yankee Stadium
Read full article: Kanye West, Lakewood’s Joel Osteen to team up in 2020 at New York’s Yankee StadiumHOUSTON – Kanye West and Lakewood Church megachurch pastor Joel Osteen are teaming up to fill New York’s Yankee Stadium in 2020, the church told KPRC 2 Thursday morning. The church confirmed the details of a TMZ report which explained the media mogul and megachurch pastor will hold an event on May 2, 2020, which will be part of Osteen’s “America’s Night of Hope,” which Osteen plans to take to cities across the U.S.West and Osteen previously worked together at Lakewood in Houston in November. In addition to a performance and spiritual message at Lakewood, West performed at the Harris County Jail. This is a developing story. Lakewood Church tells KPRC 2 more details will be released.