Ector County is finally breaking ground on a new courthouse in 2026, which means downtown traffic is about to get a lot more complicated. You'll want to plan for some detours and potential delays when heading to government offices over the next few years.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 2 the 90 before that.
The project is a significant capital investment for the county.
The entire county benefits from modern, efficient judicial and administrative facilities.
Downtown commuters and local businesses will likely deal with the brunt of the construction noise and traffic jams.
The Ector County Commissioner’s Court will tackle a number of items at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the County Annex, 1010 E. Eighth St., including looking at options for the look of the courthouse. Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett said his goal is to build ...
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The county is looking for ways to speed up construction on the new courthouse and juvenile center by allowing staff to approve small changes without waiting for a court meeting.