Commissioners honor investigators whose quick action saved colleague

Jul 7, 2026

Hidalgo County approved a resolution recognizing assistant chief criminal investigator Joe James Loya and investigator Robert Trevino for life‑saving aid to fellow investigator Hector Garcia on Feb. 12; the injured investigator addressed the court and credited their response for saving his life.

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Hidalgo County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a resolution recognizing assistant chief criminal investigator Joe James Loya and investigator Robert Trevino for administering life‑saving aid to fellow investigator Hector Garcia during a medical emergency on Feb. 12, 2026. The resolution described prompt action by Trevino and Loya that stabilized Garcia until EMS arrived.

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