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JOEL OSTEEN


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In final season, 'The Righteous Gemstones' embraces depravity even as it appeals to Christians

Read full article: In final season, 'The Righteous Gemstones' embraces depravity even as it appeals to Christians

The final season of “The Righteous Gemstones” is rife with the show’s trademark depravity.

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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 Beryl

Houston’s primary utility company has come under mounting pressure over its response to Hurricane Beryl.

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‘Pure act of evil.’ Joel Osteen issues statement after bodycam footage of shooting released

Read full article: ‘Pure act of evil.’ Joel Osteen issues statement after bodycam footage of shooting released

'He protected our church family.'

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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 shows

Houston 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.

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‘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 shooting

Lakewood 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.

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Houston megachurch holds healing and thanksgiving service a week after deadly shooting

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A 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.

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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.

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LISTEN: 911 calls connected to Lakewood Church shooter

Read full article: LISTEN: 911 calls connected to Lakewood Church shooter

Officials with the City of Conroe have released audio of several 911 calls to KPRC 2 Investigates in connection with the woman tied to the Lakewood Church shooting.

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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 says

The 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.

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Houston’s Joel Osteen releases new message after deadly shooting at Lakewood Church

Read full article: Houston’s Joel Osteen releases new message after deadly shooting at Lakewood Church

Pastor Joel Osteen has released a new video message ahead of church's next service.

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Timeline of significant events at Lakewood Church

Read full article: Timeline of significant events at Lakewood Church

A burglary and stunning discovery years later also put the church in national headlines.

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What to do if an active shooter enters your church

Read full article: What to do if an active shooter enters your church

It just keeps happening in this country.

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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 scrutiny

Authorities 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.

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‘Proud of the quick response’: TABC agent responds to active shooter at Houston Lakewood Church

Read full article: ‘Proud of the quick response’: TABC agent responds to active shooter at Houston Lakewood Church

Identity revealed of TABC agent that responded to active shooter at Lakewood Church.

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The many mugshots of Lakewood church suspect Genesse Moreno

Read full article: The many mugshots of Lakewood church suspect Genesse Moreno

According to DPS records the Texas criminal history goes back to 2005.

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‘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 Church

SWAT officers escorted children from Lakewood Church to a local school to reunite with their families.

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‘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 shooting

Pastor 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.

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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, hospitalized

Police 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.

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‘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 Church

A 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.

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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 reward

The 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.

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Lakewood Church: The Houston megachurch by the numbers

Read full article: Lakewood Church: The Houston megachurch by the numbers

Lakewood Church is an evangelical non-denominational Christian megachurch in Houston.

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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 burglary

Lakewood 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.

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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 relief

While 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.

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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 days

HOUSTON – 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.

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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 loans

HOUSTON – 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.

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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 campaign

HOUSTON – 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.

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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 service

HOUSTON – 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.

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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 Perry

HOUSTON – 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.

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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 shortage

HOUSTON – 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

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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 Stadium

HOUSTON – 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.

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13 of the Houston Texans’ most famous fans

Read full article: 13 of the Houston Texans’ most famous fans

As the NFL season gets underway, we thought we’d take a look at some of the more well-known Houston Texans fans who have made their allegiances known.

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