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Ector County Courthouse Closes Again Due To Flooding

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Odessa, Texas/June 3, 2024-On Monday morning, June 3rd, at approximately 10am, employees, Judges and staff evacuated the Ector County Courthouse due to a major water break within the building. The water damage affected the County Clerk’s Office and the basement where an archive of records is stored. 

(Dustin Fawcett, Ector County Judge-Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

Visitors to the courthouse that had pending court appointments and other business were turned away. During the month of February 2023, the Ector County Courthouse experienced a water break that affected offices, courtrooms and other important locations within the aging building. 

(Dustin Fawcett, Ector County Judge-Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

Due to the poor infrastructure and old turn-off valves the aging water pipes  gave way to water pipe ruptures. 

(Billy Carrigan, Building Maintenance Director-Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

It is unknown what the cost of the damage is or how much money the County lost from business transactions due to the closing of the Courthouse. Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett said that the Courthouse should be open for business Tuesday morning, June 4th at 8am. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

  

Ector County Courthouse Closes-Major Water Damage Due to Failure of a Hot Water Expansion Tank

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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.