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STHS honor 3 Edinburg police officers who save 2-year-old life
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Mia Morales , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News
· August 21, 2026
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Key points The incident occurred on March 24, 2026. They were honored with Hometown Heroes Awards by South Texas Health System.
Three police officers from Edinburg have been recognized for their life-saving actions. They were honored with Hometown Heroes Awards by South Texas Health System. The officers responded to a call about an unconscious two-year-old child who had been pulled from a swimming pool.
The incident occurred on March 24, 2026. When the officers arrived, they quickly transported the toddler to receive medical attention.
Further details about the incident and the officers' actions are available from the source. The recognition highlights the officers' swift response and efforts to save the child's life.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 21, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News ·
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