EL PASO (AP) — As Texas took its first steps Sunday toward reopening — starting with state parks — caveats in the plan popped up in the massive state's far western corner, where the spread of coronavirus is showing no signs of slowing.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department opened online reservations for day passes, tours and camping and a message that parks that can reopen Monday will, per Gov. Greg Abbott's orders. But in El Paso, at least, Mayor Dee Margo said two popular sites — Franklin Mountains and Hueco Tanks state parks — will remain closed.
"The reopening of El Paso is contingent on the rate of infection and residents complying with the current Stay Home Order," Margo said in a statement. "Until we see a consistent decrease in our positive cases, we will not be ready to lift restrictions."
