Weatherford Democrat

09/04/2026

We may wear different badges, but a loss for one of us is a loss for all. Our hearts are with our brother at Sacred Cross EMS as his family comes home to Palo Pinto County. We were honored to stand by the procession. We are together with you in spirit, today and every day.

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Fellow first responders gathered along interstate overpasses in Weatherford to honor the procession for fellow EMT Herstle Renfroe, who lost his wife and children in a house fire last month.

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Estimated Times Along the Route:
• West Fort Worth / Loop 820: 12:50–12:55 PM
• Aledo Area: 1:03–1:08 PM
• Hudson Oaks: 1:10–1:15 PM
• Weatherford: 1:15–1:20 PM
• Ric Williamson Memorial Highway: 1:20–1:25 PM
• Westbound US-180 leaving Weatherford: 1:25–1:30 PM
• Cool Area: 1:35–1:45 PM
• Entering Mineral Wells: 1:45–1:55 PM
• Arrival at Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home: approximately 1:55–2:00 PM

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🖤 A COMMUNITY INVITATION — HELP US BRING THEM HOME

Today, Friday, Sept. 4, the family of Sacred Cross EMS First Responder Herstle Renfroe will make their final journey home to Mineral Wells.

An es**rt carrying Herstle’s wife, Alexis, and their boys, Alekzander and Cody, is expected to arrive in Mineral Wells at approximately 1:45–1:55 p.m.

We invite our community to help us welcome them home.

Those who would like to show their love and support for Herstle and honor Alexis, Alekzander and Cody are encouraged to safely line U.S. Highway 180 through Mineral Wells ahead of the procession.

Bring an American flag. Stand quietly with your hand over your heart. Say a prayer. Or simply be there.

ES**RT ROUTE:
The procession will travel from Fort Worth through Aledo, Hudson Oaks and Weatherford, then take Ric Williamson Memorial Highway to westbound U.S. 180, traveling through Cool and into Mineral Wells before arriving at Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home.

Please plan to be in place along U.S. 180 in Mineral Wells before 1:45 p.m. Times are approximate and may change based on traffic and the timing of the es**rt.

This community has surrounded Herstle with incredible love and support. Today, we have another opportunity to stand together for one of our own.

Let’s line the highway and bring Alexis, Alekzander and Cody home. 🖤

09/04/2026

The Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County has become the largest summer wildfire and the 15th-largest wildfire recorded in Texas since detailed statewide wildfire records began in 2005.

Since igniting Aug. 24, the wildfire has burned 90,400 acres. Local, state and federal resources continue to work across the incident to strengthen containment lines, extinguish any remaining heat and protect communities in and around the affected area.

The scale of the response has included 490 personnel and 112 resources currently assigned to the fire. Throughout the response, 23 aircraft have supported firefighters on the ground, delivering more than 434,000 gallons of retardant and 2.5 million gallons of water.

Firefighters remain engaged on the Ross Fire as suppression operations continue.

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🔥💧 TODAY IS THE LAST DAY OF OUR HYDRATE OUR HEROES WATER DRIVE

The temperatures are still scorching, the Ross Fire is still burning, and our firefighters are still working hard to protect our communities.

We’ve seen an incredible response from our community, but we’re not done yet! If you’ve been meaning to donate a case of water, it's not too late to help us get water into the hands of the men and women who are out there working in this heat.

🚒 Our firemen need us. Let’s show up for them! ❤️💧

Thank you, Parker County, for always supporting those who protect us!

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