Rio Grande Valley Troopers Among Those Honored for Bravery by Texas DPS
· Texas Border Business
At a recent meeting in Austin, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) honored several officers for their bravery and service. Among the recipients were Troopers Dustin Ponce and Brandon Palmer from Edinburg and Laredo, who executed a high-risk hoist rescue during catastrophic flooding in the Rio Grande Valley. They, along with Lieutenant Eric Herrera, successfully saved a stranded individual from a flooded canal. Other awards included the Javier Arana Jr. Top Trooper Awards and the Adolph Thomas Distinguished Service Awards, recognizing exceptional contributions to public safety and community service by various DPS personnel.
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