A convicted sex offender was allowed to attend an on-campus event in recent weeks at Crane Elementary School, ABC Big 2 News has confirmed. This was approved under a policy by the school district and the superintendent. yourbasin.com/news/convicted…

The school district’s policy on sex offenders is not sitting right with this parent who reached out. “Parents are already talking...... It puts my children and your children at risk. Unacceptable.”

NEW: The UIL Legislative Council passes an amendment to split some sports into divisions in the postseason, similar to the current 6A football structure. Volleyball, soccer, basketball, baseball and softball are the affected sports. yourbasin.com/news/uil-passe…

Looking for an exciting career in TV news? We are hiring an evening anchor. Apply online: nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/nexstar/…

Looking for an exciting job? We are hiring a receptionist. Apply online: nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/nexstar/…

New Odessa head coach Erik Hartman called on the 'West Side' for support funding an indoor practice facility for Odessa High in hopes of 'evening the playing field.' OHS Football | @truhary42000 yourbasin.com/news/new-ohs-c…

TONIGHT on ABC Big 2: We talked exclusively with Midland native Bryce Hoppel ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Hoppel is seeking his first career Olympic medal in the 800M. Watch tonight at 6:00! Bryce Hoppel

Unplanned matching purples on the desk tonight! Very fitting on a night where we highlight Midland High football star Elijah McCoy’s commitment to UTEP!💜

NEW PROMO! Your ABC Big 2 team is hard at work preparing for Basin Gridiron Training Camp! Practices start Monday, and catch our coverage previewing teams around the Basin starting Friday, August 9th!🏈 Trey Francis - KMID | Jesse | Paxton Graf

Looking for an exciting job in TV news? We are hiring a news producer. Apply online: nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/nexstar/…

Midland business owner Mike Wallace gifts #TexasTech another $5 million toward the Womble Football Center and south endzone construction project. yourbasin.com/news/midland-b…

UTPB introduced new Athletic Director Scott Larson today, who served as AD at conference rival Lubbock Christian for four years. UTPB Athletics yourbasin.com/sports/local-s…

A city councilor confirmed this fire was caused by a small plane crashing shortly after takeoff from Schlemeyer Field. Our reporters are on scene. Watch ABC Big 2 News at 11:30 for the latest or yourbasin.com.

As seen in this photo, the plane did not travel very far. The pin is dropped as the suspected crash site. At least two deaths are confirmed.

NEW: The jet was registered to TechCorr CEO Joseph Vincent Summa. Summa has over 20 years of experience building energy-related businesses involved in pipeline, refinery, petrochemical, and drilling production. It's unclear if Summa was in the jet. yourbasin.com/news/crews-bat…

UPDATE: DPS has confirmed Joseph Vincent Summa was operating the plane when it crashed. He and one passenger, Joleen Cavaretta Weatherly, were both pronounced dead at the scene.

Need more for your football fix this season? I'll be joining the West Texas Friday Night Scoreboard Show every week on 97 Gold recapping the Basin's biggest games! Tune into 96.9-FM every Friday after Basin Gridiron airs on ABC Big 2!

Watch ABC Big 2's Basin Gridiron at 10:15 every Friday for our coverage of Game of the Week and so much more!

Looking for an exciting career in TV news? We are hiring a news anchor. Apply online and join us: nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/nexstar/…

#TexasTech will honor several Permian Basin energy companies at this Saturday's home football game as part of its inaugural "Raider Power" game. Pump-jack mentality, right Joey McGuire 🌵? yourbasin.com/news/texas-tec…