Coverage dated October 13, 2026 to October 14, 2026

Fallen Buckholts Firefighter Returns Home

Headline from FOX 44 Burlington

BUCKHOLTS, Texas (FOX 44) — Buckholts volunteer firefighter Rick Joseph 'RJ' Fuentes lost his life on Sunday on the way to a call. On Wednesday, a precession was held to bring him back home. People who wanted to pay their respects to RJ lined the street in front of the Buckholts Volunteer Fire Depar…

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  1. FOX 44 Burlington

    Remembering RJ, Fallen Buckholts Firefighter (opens FOX 44 Burlington)

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    FOX 44 Burlington's feed description

    BUCKHOLTS, Texas (FOX 44) — A young firefighter in Buckholts lost his life over the weekend - resulting in a wave of people remembering him for the way he lived his life. While heading to a grass fire in Holland, Buckholts VFD firefighter Rick Joseph "RJ" Fuentes lost control of his vehicle.

  2. FOX 44 Burlington

    Fallen Buckholts Firefighter Returns Home (opens FOX 44 Burlington)

    Published

    FOX 44 Burlington's feed description

    BUCKHOLTS, Texas (FOX 44) — Buckholts volunteer firefighter Rick Joseph 'RJ' Fuentes lost his life on Sunday on the way to a call. On Wednesday, a precession was held to bring him back home. People who wanted to pay their respects to RJ lined the street in front of the Buckholts Volunteer Fire Depar…

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