LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Former Webb County Judge Andres Ramos passes away on Friday, August 5, 2023.

Laredo community leaders have spoken over social media on the death of former Webb County Judge Andres Ramos offering their condolences to the family. Ramos served as county judge from 1988 to 1993. Current Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina in a statement sent to KGNS said,

“I’m deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former Webb County Judge Andres Ramos. His passion for our county, its residents, and the many organizations he played a key role in was unwavering.” He said, “Many of us remember him donning his cowboy hat, but he was capable of wearing many hats, he was versatile in nature. He built a lasting legacy in our community. As we remember his lasting impact in Webb County, let us keep his family and friends in our hearts and prayers.”

Ramos served as a Citof of Laredo Council Member 1980′s.

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - One local representative received a big honor this week for his work in boosting a local industry.

Congressman Henry Cuellar was honored at La Posada Hotel this week by transportation advocates.

Several groups came together, like LJA Engineering, Ports to Plains Alliance, and the Alliance for I-69, to host a luncheon recognizing the congressman’s work.

It’s the effort, they say, that has put Laredo on the map.

“With all the work he’s done to support transportation projects and help us bring transportation infrastructure dollars to Laredo, we just want to appreciate him for the great work he’s doing to complement all the growth we’re seeing in our traffic,” Senior LJA Engineering Vice-President Melissa Montemayor told us.

For his part, Congressman Cuellar says his work is important because the country understands how important Laredo is to national trade.

LAREDO, TX. (KGNS) - A Laredo family that was involved in a tragic fatal car accident on Cuatro Vientos nearly two weeks ago is on the road to recovery, but they are in dire need of assistance.

The three-vehicle accident was reported on July 24 along Cuatro Vientos.

According to officials, a black Chevy Traverse collided with a Red Toyota RAV4.

Three children who were in the black Chevy were killed at the scene; while the family in the Red Toyota sustained severe injuries.

Maribel Reyes, the aunt of Rigoberto Reyes Jr. said there were a total of five family members inside the Red Toyota at the time of the crash which included.

Rigoberto, Rosa Reyes, four-year-old Nathan, three-year-old Noah and 17-year-old Kimberly Ramirez.

Maribel said her nephew, Rigoberto is in intensive care and has had several injuries due to internal injuries.

Meanwhile, her younger relatives, sustained severe injuries such as broken bones and cuts to the face.

“They took him right away to the hospital and was airlifted as well as Kimberly, they were both in San Antonio and his injuries are two broken arms, he has a long cut on his liver, he had reconstruction surgery on his face because all his left side was taken out. His eye is, he has a broken cheek bone, his eye is very swollen, and he cannot open it, that we don’t know if he’s going to be able to see.”

According to Maribel, the family did not have medical insurance so she set up a GoFundMe Page where people can donate to help pay for medical expenses.