Rio Grande Valley Troopers Among Those Honored for Bravery by Texas DPS
· Texas Border Business
During a recent meeting in Austin, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) honored several troopers for their bravery and service. Among the recipients were Lieutenant Pilots Dustin Ponce and Brandon Palmer, who executed a high-risk hoist rescue during severe flooding in the Rio Grande Valley, saving lives. Other awards included the Javier Arana Jr. Top Trooper Awards, given to Troopers Brody Telfer and Melanie Moreno, and the Adolph Thomas Distinguished Service Awards, presented to Erminia Quiroz and Sergeant Kelly Merker for their outstanding contributions. The ceremony highlighted the dedication and courage of DPS personnel in emergency situations.
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