Columbus
ABC Big 2 News
Blue Bell celebrates National Ice Cream Month by revealing new flavor
HOUSTON (KIAH) – Happy National Ice Cream Month from the folks at Blue Bell! Just in time to cool you off in this summer heat is a new release from Blue Bell. Cookies ‘n Cream Cheesecake Ice Cream is a rich, cheesecake ice cream blended with chocolate cookie crusted cheesecake pieces and chocolate crème-filled cookies. […]
US Senate Campaign Context: In-depth conversations with Texas candidates Ted Cruz, Colin Allred
Two vastly different candidates are running to represent Texans in the U.S. Senate for the next six years and Nexstar sat down with both to give voters a better idea of the men behind the talking points.
WATCH: Pet pig rescued from VA house fire
NORFOLK, Virginia (KMID/KPEJ) – A pet pig was recently rescued from a house fire that caused significant damage to a home in the Ocean View area of Norfolk on Thursday. Crews reportedly responded to 1621 E. Ocean View just before 10am on Thursday, July 11 and were still on scene as of 10:56am. “We saw […]
WATCH: Suspects attempt escape during low-speed scooter chase
CLAY COUNTY, Missouri (KMID/KPEJ) – It started simple enough, two men on a moped running an Avondale stop sign… “They assumed they were just going to pull them over it’s not safe write them a citation or something like that,” said Sarah Boyd with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. “Red scooter two white males… I […]
Midland Dentistry 4 Kids to host Caring 4 Community Campaign, nominations now open
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Midland Dentistry 4 Kids announced that the time to make nominations for its “Caring4Community” campaign event is here and ask those who wish to support a school or group of choice to make one for the organization’s chance to win the prize donation. The Midland Dentistry 4 Kids campaign aims to create […]
Dr. Rodney Schneider named as Kermit ISD Superintendent
KERMIT, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Kermit ISD has announced that Dr. Rodney Schneider will be the new Superintendent of the school district, following former Superintendent’s move to Superintendent of Greenville ISD in March. Dr. Schnieder was then selected as KISD’s interim Superintendent. He started that position on April 15. KISD said Dr. Schneider has more than […]
‘Prank’ call that prompted OPD presence at Odessa mall explained, two arrested
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Two men were arrested Wednesday after investigators said they allegedly sold fake drugs to undercover officers and then tried to evade arrest by having a friend make a false 911 call to report an emergency at Music City Mall. Christopher Delbosquez has been charged with Unlawful Delivery or Manufacture with Intent to […]
Midland’s Celebration of the Arts returns for 40th year
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Arts Council of Midland is bringing back its “Celebration of the Arts” for the 40th year this weekend. The Arts Council of Midland is inviting the public to join the celebration as part of the “longest running downtown event in Midland, Texas.” The festival is set to host local entertainers, performers, […]
West Texas FC topples Laredo Heat SC in playoff first round
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – West Texas FC dominated Laredo Heat SC 5-1 in the first round of the NPSL playoffs. This match served as the Lone Star Conference semifinal and with the win, West Texas moved on to the conference final match against the Denton Diablos. West Texas has split its two matches with Denton […]
Flare stack overflow causes industrial fire in Pecos
PECOS, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – An industrial fire broke out in Pecos along County Road 205 early Wednesday morning. Fire officials said it was reported that the cause of the fire is from one of the oil tankers that had a battery issue. As a result, the oil tanker had a flare stack overflow. Once one […]
City Manager reveals plan to resolve city-wide water issues
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The City of Odessa is sharing more information about the future of the City’s water infrastructure. We sat down with Odessa City Manager John Beckmeyer to see what’s next, after multiple water line breaks have caused frustration in the city. “I’ve actually found the money to fund quite a bit of […]
Midland announces new tools for citizens to help improve city
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The City of Midland has announced a pair of new tools for residents who want to help improve the city. “SeeClickFix” is a platform for reporting non-emergency issues like potholes, graffiti, and streetlight outages. The City said “SeeClickFix” is user-friendly and provides real-time updates so Midlanders can quickly report problems and […]
New OHS Coach Hartman calls for community support on new facilities
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Odessa High School formally introduced new Campus Coordinator and head football coach Erik Hartman Wednesday evening at the Bronchos’ Performing Arts Center. Hartman discussed many of his plans for the Broncho football program, one of which being an indoor practice facility. Hartman, a 1993 Odessa graduate and former quarterback, said to […]
WATCH: Baby hippo attempts to crush papaya fruit
CINCINNATI, Ohio (KMID/KPEJ) – Fritz, the youngest at the Cincinnati Zoo, was seen doing his best to crunch up a whole papaya, as shown on footage filmed on Tuesday. The Zoo said on X that the young hippo couldn’t “quite crush it like his mom Bibi and Dad Tucker yet.” Fritz was seen trying to […]
WATCH: Hot dog eating contestant facing cheating allegations
CHICAGO, Illinois (KMID/KPEJ) – A Major League Eating star is now in the middle of a major league cheating scandal. Nick Wehry, who finished fourth in the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, has been making headlines over accusations of stealing his opponent’s plates and inflating his score to get into an elite group of eaters. […]
Injured Big Spring officer returns to duty following May shooting
Editor’s Note: The video above first aired in May. BIG SPRING, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A Big Spring Police Department officer injured in a shooting in May has returned to work in an administrative capacity, the Department said on Wednesday. Cpl. Robert King is expected to “make a full recovery”, Big Spring PD said in a statement. […]
‘I’m for Odessa’: Life-long Odessan announces mayoral run
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Cal Hendrick, a long-time Odessa native, today announced he is running for mayor in November. Hendrick will go head-to-head with incumbent, Javier Joven; as of yet, no one else has announced their intentions to run. Hendrick’s family settled in Odessa in the late 1800’s and Hendrick himself has lived in Odessa his […]
ABC Big 2 News
13K+
Posts
89M+
Views
www.yourbasin.com: Basin trusted, Basin proud.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.