TOM GREEN COUNTY, Texas — Local health authority Dr. James Vretis has ordered the closure of all Tom Green County parks and prohibiting all activities in them beginning July 2, according to a press release from the City of San Angelo.
These areas include, but are not limited to the following:
- Foster Park, 10550 S. F.M. 2335, Tom Green County
- Pugh Park RR 2084, Christoval, Texas
- Mineral Wells Crossing, located on Mineral wells road, just north of Christoval at the South Concho River
- Causeway and/or low water crossing at Loop 110 in Christoval, Texas
The closure of these areas will continue through 8 a.m. July 13.
An exception to the order is the Christoval Volunteer Fire Department's annual Fun Run at Pugh Park from 7 a.m. - 11: 30 a.m. July 4, according to the release.
This order was put in place to prevent congregating and to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Tom Green County, the release said.