Odessa American in Odessa, Texas

Roof drain failure floods UTPB gym during storms

Flooding at UTPB gym traced to a failed roof drain with piping separation in the old drainage system. Fire crews vacuumed water as renovations continue. the gym had limited renovations last year and faces ongoing investigation. Across Odessa, a lightning strike caused a 24 hour power outage affecting city facilities and residents, with calm recovery and no injuries reported.