Odessa, Texas/April 3, 2023-On Monday, April 3rd, Ector County Judge, Dustin Fawcett was notified at approximately 6:40am by an Assistant DA that parts of the Ector County Courthouse were flooded causing the closure of the building.
(Dustin Fawcett, Ector County Judge-Ector County/Odessa, Texas)
The water damaged ceiling tiles, carpeting in several courtrooms and offices. It is unknown if any files or computers were affected or the extent of the damage or the cost.
(Dustin Fawcett, Ector County Judge-Ector County/Odessa, Texas)
The Ector County Courthouse, in its current look, is over 60 years old. According to some longtime residents of Odessa, the grey honeycomb exterior was built over the original courthouse sometime in the late 50’s or early 60’s.
(Dustin Fawcett, Ector County Judge-Ector County/Odessa, Texas)
Ector County Judge, Dustin Fawcett suggests that a conversation is needed with residents regarding a new courthouse.
(Dustin Fawcett, Ector County Judge-Ector County/Odessa, Texas)
The cleanup is in progress and the Ector County Courthouse should be up and running on Tuesday, April 4th.
For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.
