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Lakewood Church opens its doors as cooling, water distribution center to residents in Houston area
Read full article: Lakewood Church opens its doors as cooling, water distribution center to residents in Houston areaAs the storm clouds clear, Tuesday marks the beginning of a challenging journey for many Houston families affected by Hurricane Beryl. With power outages widespread, residents are grappling with stifling heat and the loss of essential services.
โFather Godโ: Bodycam video shows moments officer prays over 7-year-old boy injured during Lakewood Church shooting
Read full article: โFather Godโ: Bodycam video shows moments officer prays over 7-year-old boy injured during Lakewood Church shootingThe body camera and surveillance videos released by HPD are hard to watch. In the midst of so much terror, there is a glimpse of humanity.
Lakewood Church shooting: Bodycam footage released by Houston police
Read full article: Lakewood Church shooting: Bodycam footage released by Houston police๐จ Breaking News ๐จHouston Police Department has released chilling bodycam footage capturing the deadly shooting incident at Lakewood Church. The shocking video shows officers engaging in gunfire with the armed suspect. #LakewoodChurchShooting #HoustonStrong ๐๐๐
7-year-old boy shot at Lakewood Church now breathing on his own, ventilator removed
Read full article: 7-year-old boy shot at Lakewood Church now breathing on his own, ventilator removedHouston Police say Genesse Moreno went into the church at about 2 p.m. with her 7-year-old son on Sunday, Feb. 11. She had an AR-15, and she began shooting in the hallway. Two off-duty law enforcement officers approached her and returned fire, killing her.
โThey were heroes:โ Lakewood Church pastor Joel Osteen praises security team, law enforcement response to shooting
Read full article: โThey were heroes:โ 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.
Lakewood Church prays for 7-year-old victim during Sunday service following deadly shooting
Read full article: Lakewood Church prays for 7-year-old victim during Sunday service following deadly shootingLakewood Church is having its first Sunday services, since a deadly shooting took place at the megachurch one week ago.
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.
Should Texas adopt โred flagโ law to prevent incidents such as the Lakewood Church shooting?
Read full article: Should Texas adopt โred flagโ law to prevent incidents such as the Lakewood Church shooting?A woman, Genesse Moreno, was the shooter, endangering her own son. The crime has many wondering how can a person get to this point?
โFree Gaza Trumpโ mask and ammunition among some of the evidence seized when searching Lakewood Church shooterโs home
Read full article: โFree Gaza Trumpโ mask and ammunition among some of the evidence seized when searching Lakewood Church shooterโs homeOfficers said they also found a Neo-Nazi book and several other items inside the home.
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-lawโs mental health struggles.
What is schizophrenia? Questions linger on Lakewood Church shooterโs documented mental history
Read full article: What is schizophrenia? Questions linger on Lakewood Church shooterโs documented mental historyAs the investigation continues in Sundayโs Lakewood Church shooting, questions still remain about Genesse Morenoโs past, including a documented mental history.
โHandled the calls appropriatelyโ: Documents reveal police calls made involving Lakewood Church shooting suspect
Read full article: โHandled the calls appropriatelyโ: Documents reveal police calls made involving Lakewood Church shooting suspectDocuments released by the city of Conroe shows multiple calls made to the Conroe Police Department that involved the woman tied to the deadly Lakewood Church shooting on Sunday.
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 theyโre 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.
Houston Lakewood Church shooting suspect endangered family several times, womanโs ex-mother-in-law says
Read full article: Houston Lakewood Church shooting suspect endangered family several times, womanโs ex-mother-in-law saysThe paternal grandmother of the 7-year-old child injured in the Lakewood Church shooting spoke to KPRC 2โฒs Corley Peel on Tuesday and shared more about the shooting suspectโs reported mental health issues.
Records reveal Lakewood Church shooter โphysically attackedโ ex-husband, possible connection with megachurch
Read full article: Records reveal Lakewood Church shooter โphysically attackedโ ex-husband, possible connection with megachurchFor the first time since the shooting at Lakewood Church on Sunday, the paternal grandmother of the 7-year-old boy fighting for his life at the hospital, is speaking out.
โIโve been through hellโ: Neighbors say Lakewood Church shooter harassed, threatened them for years
Read full article: โIโve been through hellโ: Neighbors say Lakewood Church shooter harassed, threatened them for yearsNeighbors spoke with KPRC 2 Corley Peel about the red flags they noticed while living next to Genesse Moreno, the woman involved in the Lakewood Church shooting on Sunday.
โProud of the quick responseโ: TABC agent responds to active shooter at Houston Lakewood Church
Read full article: โProud of the quick responseโ: TABC agent responds to active shooter at Houston Lakewood ChurchIdentity revealed of TABC agent that responded to active shooter at Lakewood Church.
7-year-old fighting for life, man released from hospital following Houston Lakewood Church shooting
Read full article: 7-year-old fighting for life, man released from hospital following Houston Lakewood Church shootingThe child victim in the Lakewood Church shooting is still fighting for his life in the hospital and the second victim has been released from the hospital, according to the Houston Police Department.
Houston Lakewood Church shooting suspect identified as Conroe resident in search warrant
Read full article: Houston Lakewood Church shooting suspect identified as Conroe resident in search warrantA search warrant has identified the suspect who was killed in the Lakewood Church shooting as Genesse Ivonne Moreno, 36.
โOur hearts are with those impactedโ: Texas lawmakers, Houston officials respond to Lakewood Church shooting
Read full article: โOur hearts are with those impactedโ: Texas lawmakers, Houston officials respond to Lakewood Church shootingAfter a shooting broke out at Lakewood Church on Sunday, several Texas lawmakers and local officials took to social media to respond.
โThereโs always signsโ: Security expert shares thoughts on Lakewood Church shooting
Read full article: โThereโs always signsโ: Security expert shares thoughts on Lakewood Church shootingFollowing the horrific shooting on Sunday at Lakewood Church, an expert says that extra security inside the megachurch may have been what stopped the shooter and kept the number of injuries to a minimum.
Investigators search Conroe home believed to be connected to Lakewood Church shooter
Read full article: Investigators search Conroe home believed to be connected to Lakewood Church shooterA lot of questions followed the tragic shooting Sunday at Lakewood Church but one of the main ones isโฆ WHY? What motivated a woman to open fire inside Lakewood Church?
โEveryone started to panicโ: Small children separated from parents during shooting at Lakewood Church
Read full article: โEveryone started to panicโ: 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.
โIโm gonna die:โ Witnesses describe fear and reactions after woman opens fire inside Lakewood Church
Read full article: โIโm gonna die:โ Witnesses describe fear and reactions after woman opens fire inside Lakewood ChurchPeople who were witnesses to the shooting at Houstonโs Lakewood Church described a chaotic and fearful scene after a woman opened fire.
Officials urge people to avoid roads near Lakewood Church as authorities continue shooting investigation
Read full article: Officials urge people to avoid roads near Lakewood Church as authorities continue shooting investigationThe Houston Police Department is urging people to avoid the area near and on the Southwest Freeway service road near Lakewood Church as the investigation into the shooting at the church continues.
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 Osteenโs Texas megachurch before being gunned down by two off-duty officers who confronted her.
Child, man injured and suspect killed in Lakewood Church shooting in Houston
Read full article: Child, man injured and suspect killed in Lakewood Church shooting in HoustonA child was left critically injured and a man was hurt after a woman fired multiple shots Sunday afternoon at Lakewood Church in Houston
โStand in need of a miracleโ: Former Lakewood associate pastor John Gray hospitalized with saddle pulmonary embolism, wife says
Read full article: โStand in need of a miracleโ: Former Lakewood associate pastor John Gray hospitalized with saddle pulmonary embolism, wife saysThe family of former Lakewood Church associate pastor John Gray is asking for prayers after he was hospitalized with a saddle pulmonary embolism, an Instagram post by Grayโs wife, Aventer Gray, said.
โItโs my body, my choiceโ: Abortion activists interrupt Sunday morningโs service at Lakewood Church
Read full article: โItโs my body, my choiceโ: Abortion activists interrupt Sunday morningโs 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.
Megachurch mysteries, ballpark brawls and all the in-between: These are the KPRC 2 stories that captivated readers most in 2021
Read full article: Megachurch mysteries, ballpark brawls and all the in-between: These are the KPRC 2 stories that captivated readers most in 2021Of the thousands of stories published on Click2Houston.com in 2021, these are the ones that you read, shared and discussed the most.
โPay it forwardโ: Lakewood responds to plumber receiving $20K gift from Crime Stoppers
Read full article: โPay it forwardโ: Lakewood responds to plumber receiving $20K gift from Crime StoppersCrime Stoppers of Houston has decided to reward a plumber who discovered stacks of cash and checks inside a wall at Lakewood Church with a one-time gift of $20,000.
โIโm just a little upsetโ: Plumber who found cash in Lakewood wall says he hasnโt heard from the megachurch
Read full article: โIโm just a little upsetโ: Plumber who found cash in Lakewood wall says he hasnโt heard from the megachurchThe man who discovered stacks of money at Lakewood Church says he thought Pastor Joel Osteen would have contacted him by now to thank him for doing the right thing.
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 Osteenโs Lakewood Church years after $600K burglary
Read full article: Plumber discovers money, checks in wall of Joel Osteenโs 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, itโs 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 โ 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 Sheriffโs 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 churchโs doors. โYou know, as soon as we heard this storm was going to be a huge storm, we knew that we were in position to help,โ 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 โ Since reports surfaced that Joel and Victoria Osteenโs 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.
5 memorable moments from the funeral services for Lemuel Bruce
Read full article: 5 memorable moments from the funeral services for Lemuel BruceHOUSTON โ The memorial service for a Houston Fire Department arson investigator, Lemuel Bruce, was held Thursday at Lakewood Church. KPRC 2 hosted a live stream of the dayโs remembrances and here are some of the moments that stayed with us from the services. Outside LakewoodA flag flew from two fire trucks outside the church, welcoming law enforcement and firefighters from around our region. The memorial service for a Houston Fire Department arson investigator, Lemuel Bruce, was held on Oct. 22, 2020, at Lakewood Church. Photos from the memorial service of Lemuel Bruce on Oct. 22, 2020.
Houston says final goodbye to arson investigator Lemuel 'DJโ Bruce
Read full article: Houston says final goodbye to arson investigator Lemuel 'DJโ BruceHOUSTON โ The memorial service for a Houston Fire Department arson investigator, Lemuel 'DJโ Bruce, was held Thursday morning at Lakewood Church. Full Screen 1 / 27 The memorial service for a Houston Fire Department arson investigator, Lemuel Bruce, was held on Oct. 22, 2020, at Lakewood Church. You will be missed, but not forgotten," Marc Rio, Bruceโs brother-in-law, said at the memorial service. he was going to prove you wrong and perfect it and do it better," Rio said. He made things better,โ Rio said.
This is when Houstonโs Lakewood Church says its in-person services will resume
Read full article: This is when Houstonโs Lakewood Church says its in-person services will resumeHOUSTON โ Lakewood Church announced Monday that its in-person services will resume in October -- the first time since March amid the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. The megachurch made the announcement on its website and social media pages Monday. The first service is slated for October 18, at 10 a.m. โWe have missed you so much and it is going to be so much fun to get together, to worship together,โ Victoria Osteen said. โWe have been it online, but to be in the presence of God in the House, it is going to be phenomenal.โ
How you can help Hurricane Laura victims
Read full article: How you can help Hurricane Laura victimsThere are already several ways you can help those who are dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Laura. Health-focused relief help with AmericaresOne organization is organizing help for impacted health care centers. Please join us as we help our neighbors in E Texas & Louisiana who are affected by Hurricane Laura. How can I help hurricane victims? Before making a donation, we recommend everyone research charities that are soliciting donations for Hurricane Laura relief efforts.
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 โ 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 โ 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, Lakewoodโs Joel Osteen to team up in 2020 at New Yorkโs Yankee Stadium
Read full article: Kanye West, Lakewoodโs Joel Osteen to team up in 2020 at New Yorkโs Yankee StadiumHOUSTON โ Kanye West and Lakewood Church megachurch pastor Joel Osteen are teaming up to fill New Yorkโs 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 Osteenโs โAmericaโs Night of Hope,โ 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.