Fort Cavazos

Fort Cavazos Lockdown: False Alarm, Altercation Reported

Fort Cavazos, formerly known as Fort Hood, experienced a significant scare on Saturday when CBS News initially reported a potential active shooter situation and a subsequent base lockdown. This news quickly spread, fueled by anxieties about recent events and a heightened sense of national unease. The initial reports understandably created widespread alarm, given the base’s history and the sensitive timing. However, further investigation revealed a far less dramatic reality.

The situation turned out to be a false alarm. Instead of an active shooter, authorities clarified that the incident involved an altercation between two soldiers at the Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area.… Continue reading

Army Soldiers Arrested for Human Smuggling: Cartel Ties and Systemic Issues Explored

Three Fort Cavazos soldiers—Emilio Mendoza Lopez, Angel Palma, and Enrique Jauregui—face human smuggling charges after a November 27th traffic stop in Presidio, Texas. Palma allegedly drove a vehicle containing Mendoza Lopez and two undocumented immigrants from Guatemala. Jauregui is accused of recruiting and facilitating the operation, evidence found on Palma’s phone confirming their collaboration. While Mendoza Lopez was arrested at the scene, Palma and Jauregui were apprehended later at Fort Cavazos.

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