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Consider a memorandum/resolution renaming the Fort Cavazos Regional Trail to General Cavazos Trail.
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DATE: May 19, 2026
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Antonio Murphy, Executive Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: Renaming Fort Cavazos Regional Trail
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
In 2023, Fort Hood was renamed Fort Cavazos in honor of Gen. Richard E. Cavazos, a native Texan and the US Army’s first Hispanic four-star general.
In 2024, the Fort Hood Regional Trail, established in 2017 and located at 3450 Robinette Road, was renamed the Fort Cavazos Regional Trail. The name was updated to remain consistent with the renaming of the Army installation.
In 2025, Fort Cavazos was renamed back to Fort Hood in honor of Col. Robert Hood.
On April 21, 2026, the Park and Recreation Advisory Board passed a motion to rename the Fort Cavazos Regional Trail to the General Cavazos Trail. This move was intended to prevent additional future name changes if the military installation’s name changes again.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
N/A
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
N/A
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This item conforms with state and local policies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
The estimated expenditure for FY 2026 is $600
Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
One-time
Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
Yes, funds are budgeted in the General Fund Parks account 100-53425-300-306-000000
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
Yes
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommend that the City Council consider renaming Fort Cavazos Regional Trail to General Cavazos Trail in accordance with the City of Killeen’s Naming/Renaming Policy, Division 6, Sec. 6-1, under Existing Facilities.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Finance
Legal
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Presentation