Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office

HCDA’s Office presented on Trauma Informed Care in the Aftermath of A Mass Casualty to the Hidalgo County Health Department medical staff & social workers. Thank you to Connie Sanchez for inviting us & to Victims Unit Director Rosie Martinez & VAC Brenda Fuentes for presenting.

Congratulations to Mission PD Chief Torres for securing funding to expand their Mental Health Unit and unveiling a new patrol unit to promote Mental Health Awareness. This project was a grant award of $229,963 from the U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance of $229,963.

The HCDA's Office joined the Child Protection Court of the RGV West for Adoption Day. Thank you to Judge Carlos Villalon for inviting us and our Child Welfare Division staff for helping with the adoption process. Congratulations to the families who adopted children today.

The HCDA’s Office collaborated with the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council in the 1st Annual Vet Fest. Thank You to Manuel Cruz, LRGVDC Executive Director for inviting us and to Victim Assistance Coordinator Perla Guzman and Victim Advocate Sandra Ruiz for attending.

The HCDA’s Office hosted the Expert Witness Testimony for System Based Advocates. Thank you to Jane Anderson, Attorney Advisor for AEquitas for coming to Hidalgo County to provide our Victim Advocates with this specialized training.

The HCDA's Office collaborated in the SAFVIC training for the Palmhurst Police Department. Thank you to Retired Chief Juan Gonzalez and Palmhurst PD Chief Michael Vela for inviting us and to Director Rosie Martinez, VAC Brenda Fuentes & Advocate Hector Garcia for presenting.

The HCDA's Office attended the Mercedes PD National Night Out. Thank you to City of Mercedes Mayor Oscar Montoya and Mercedes Police Chief Pedro Estrada for inviting us to attend and to our Victim Advocate Selina Sandoval for attending the event.

The HCDA's Office attended the Alton PD National Night Out. Thank you to City of Alton Mayor Salvador Vela and Alton Police Chief Dr. Jonathan B. Flores EdD for inviting us to attend and to our VAC Brenda Fuentes & Bianca Gomez for attending the event.

The HCDA's Office collaborated with Peñitas PD in the "Cafe Con Proposito" domestic violence awareness event. Thank you to Dulce Villalobos, CVL of Peñitas PD for inviting us and our Victim Advocate Mary LaDeaux for attending the event.

The HCDA's Office hosted the students of the Family Violence Course of UTRGV Criminal Justice Department. Thank you to Professor Susie Chapa, all the students & our Victims Unit staff for providing the students a learning tour of what our office does to assist victims of crime.