Kellus Turner Park Upgrades
Summary
Ector County is officially moving the new courthouse to the current post office site. Expect some major changes to how you navigate downtown and how you access local government services moving forward.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
The project is budgeted at approximately $800,000.
West Odessa residents will gain a new community center and improved park facilities.
Local youth sports groups who currently use the baseball diamonds.
Mentions & discussions (19)
PBAF awards $1M to advance new Ector County Library & Resource Center
Ector County Library (ECL) and the Ector County Library Foundation on Wednesday announced a $1 million gift from Permian Basin Area Foundation to the capital campaign for the new Ector County Library & Resource Center. The investment marks a major mi...
New $3.6M children’s park coming to Odessa Sports Complex in honor of Amy Bell
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A new children’s park is officially coming to Odessa, funded by a generous $3.6 million pledge from the Bell family in honor of their late daughter.The new eight-acre park, named Amy’s Pa...
Odessa City Council responds to blowback regarding potential Bike Park closure
Advocates for the Odessa Mountain Bike Park pushed against city officials at Tuesday's City Council meeting, following moves the city made to relocate the park back in July.
Bell Family pledges $3.6 million for Amy Bell Memorial Children’s Park
The City of Odessa is pleased to announce a $3.6 million pledge from Ellen and Larry Bell and the Parks Bell Foundation for the development of the Amy Bell Memorial Children’s Park, affectionately known as “Amy’s Park.” The approximately eight-acre p...
New Amy Bell memorial park to rise at Odessa sports complex
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The City of Odessa announced today that they have received a $3.6 million pledge from Ellen and Larry Bell and the Parks Bell Foundation for the development of the Amy Bell Memorial Children's Park. The park will be eight ...
County set to spend $6M on new health department building
The Ector County Commissioner’s Court will face a packed agenda during Tuesday’s 10 a.m. meeting at the County Annex, 1010 E. Eighth St., including spending $6 million for a new location for the County Health Department and setting the county tax rat...
Ector County holds town hall on Gardendale Community Center and Park
Ector County holds town hall on Gardendale Community Center and Park CBS7
County to hold town hall meeting on Gardendale Community Center and Park
Ector County will host a public town hall meeting to discuss the future of the Gardendale Community Center and Park and wants to hear directly from residents about the community’s needs, priorities, and vision for these important public facilities. T...
Public meeting set to discuss Gardendale Park future
Ector County officials have scheduled a public town hall meeting for August 20, 2026, to discuss the future of the Gardendale Community Center and Park.
A federal judge lets DHS proceed with a border wall through a small Texas town’s levee system
By REBECCA SANTANA The Associated Press WASHINGTON A federal judge is allowing the Department of Homeland Security to go ahead for now with plans to build a border wall through a levee system protecting a small Texas town on the border with Mexico, r...
$154 million approved for public transit across Texas
AUSTIN More than $154 million in transit funding will help provide access to safe, reliable transportation options for Texans across the state. The Texas Transportation Commission approved the funding in its June and July meetings. These awards will ...
City manager addresses potential Odessa bike trail closure
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - City of Odessa City Manager Aaron Smith held a press conference earlier today, touching on the potential closure of the Odessa Mountain Bike Trail. The Permian Basin Bicycle Association, a local organization, built the tra...
Commissioners Court - Jul 28, 2026
The county is planning a new community center and park upgrades. Residents are concerned about removing existing baseball diamonds and concession stands, but officials argue the space is underutilized and needs to be safer.
Commissioners Court - Jun 23, 2026
The county is moving forward with a major courthouse renovation. They are carefully managing the budget to ensure it stays within the $149-$154 million range.
Commissioners Court - Mar 17, 2026
Local event organizers are concerned that current concession rules prevent small vendors from selling food and drinks at events.
Commissioners Court - Feb 10, 2026
The primary runway at the airport had dangerous cracks that could damage planes. The county decided to fix it immediately to prevent more expensive repairs later.
Ector County unveils $1.5 million plan to tackle flooding
Ector County unveils $1.5 million plan to tackle flooding newswest9.com
Courthouse will be at site of current post office
Courthouse will be at site of current post office Odessa American
Ector County is planning to build a new county courthouse
Ector County is planning to build a new county courthouse CBS7
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