News

June 4, 2026

Ector County to Break Ground on New Parking Garage Supporting Courthouse Complex Project

Odessa, Texas — The Ector County Commissioners’ Court invites the public and media to

attend the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new Downtown Parking Garage on

Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 2:00PM. The ceremony will mark a major milestone in the

continued progress of the new Ector County Courthouse complex project.

The groundbreaking will take place in downtown Odessa, near the future courthouse

complex site, and will include remarks from County leadership and project representatives

on the role the parking structure will play in supporting the long-term vision for the

courthouse complex and the surrounding downtown area.

The parking garage, which will house the new downtown U.S. Post OƯice, is a key

component of the overall courthouse complex project, designed to improve accessibility,

enhance convenience for residents and visitors, and support the growing needs of County

services in downtown Odessa. Once completed, the garage will provide parking capacity

for courthouse, civic park, and library visitors, employees, jurors, and post office

customers.

County oƯicials say the groundbreaking represents another important step forward as the

courthouse complex project moves from planning and design phases and into construction

and implementation.

Later that evening, Ector County will also host a Public Open House from 5:00PM to

7:00PM at the Ector County Annex – Commissioners’ Court Courtroom, located at 1010 E.

8th Street, Suite 120, Odessa, TX 79761. The Open House will provide residents with an

opportunity to receive updates on the courthouse complex project, ask questions, and

interact with project representatives.

Media representatives are encouraged to attend both events to capture visuals, conduct

interviews, and share updates on the continued development of the courthouse complex

project.