Andres Ramos

​Andres Ramos, Jr., known as Andy Ramos (July 12, 1939 – August 5, 2023) was the county judge in his native Laredo, Texas, from 1987 to 1991. Earlier, beginning in 1978, he was a city council member for three terms. He was unseated in the Democratic party by Mercurio Martinez, Jr., who then defeated the write-in candidate, former Laredo Mayor Aldo Tatangelo.

Andres "Andy" Ramos, Jr.​
County Judge of Webb County, Texas​
In office January 1, 1987​ – January 1, 1991​
Succeeded by	Mercurio Martinez, Jr.​
Born	July 12, 1939 Laredo, Texas​
Died	August 5, 2023 (aged 84)
Nationality	Mexican-American
Political party	Democrat​
Spouse(s)	​Adriana Sanchez Ramos (married 1964-2023, his death)
Children	Alejandro Ramos Alonzo Ramos Aaron Ramos Grandmother: Jesusita Carbajal
Residence	Laredo, Texas​
Alma mater	Martin High School ​Texas A & M Kingsville East Texas State University at Commerce
Occupation	​[Educator]]; Businessman
Religion	Roman Catholic​

Ramos was reared in Laredo by his grandmother, Jesusita Carbajal, and graduated in 1958 from Martin High School there. He subsequently in 1963 obtained his bachelor's degree in business administration from Texas A&M Kingsville and his master's in education in 1973 from East Texas State University in Commerce, near Dallas.

Ramos died at the age of eighty-four. Current County Judge Tano Tijerina described Ramos, accordingly: "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.”