Drug Court participants honor Judge Ruben Reyes with candlelight vigil outside Lubbock County Courthouse
Candlelight vigil for Judge Ruben Reyes By Melanie Camacho | December 17, 2020 at 10:10 PM CST - Updated December 17 at 10:20 PM
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - State District Judge Ruben Reyes was known nationwide for his work with specialty courts, working to provide solutions for addicts in the legal system, instead of just putting them in jail. On Thursday, a group of people helped by Judge Reyes gathered to remember him.
Those who attended the ceremony on Thursday night described Judge Reyes as a man who changed their lives.
“I immediately wanted to do so much for him because I know that he would. He does a lot for us, and he did a lot for us,” said Jason Gutierrez.
Lubbock mourning loss of State District Judge Ruben G. Reyes
Lubbock mourning loss of State District Judge Ruben G. Reyes By KCBD Staff | December 13, 2020 at 12:13 AM CST - Updated December 13 at 11:01 PM
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock is mourning the loss of the Honorable Ruben G. Reyes, State District Judge for Texas 72nd District Court, Lubbock and Crosby County.
Reyes died from complications after an extended battle with COVID-19. He was 56.
Reyes was appointed to the bench by Gov. Rick Perry in 2006 and won reelection on Nov. 3, 2020.
Judge Reyes was recognized nationally as a leader and an advocate for specialty courts, particularly his work with Lubbock County’s Drug Court, working to help drug addicts in the legal system get treatment and get help with basic needs.