Newshound, diabetes and apples-08.06.07

The Brownsville Herald’s Newshound is on neighborhood watch — sniffing out answers to your questions and complaints. From potholes to poor drainage and issues in between, he’ll make the problem known, find out who’s responsible and try to get an answer.
If you have an issue in your neighborhood and need help getting it resolved or want to make a complaint, call on The Newshound.
Include your full name, address and description of the problem in an e-mail to Newshound@brownsvilleherald.com or post mail to Brownsville Herald c/o The Newshound, 1135 E. Van Buren, Brownsville, Texas 78520. Submissions must be 250 words or less, please.

Issue:
As a diabetic, Francisco Treviño is concerned that the Wal-Mart supermarket on Boca Chica Boulevard near his home does not carry the brand of apple he alleges has the least amount of sugar. “I have to drive out to the Wal-Mart on (7480 Padre Island Hwy.) to get Braeburn apples,” Treviño claims. “I’ve asked them for to get it for the past three to four months, but they still have not brought it in,” he added. According to the product’s nutritional information, Braeburn apples only have 17 grams of sugar per serving. “I just try and consume products that will help me,” Treviño said.
Who to call:
Wal-Mart on Boca Chica at (956) 544-0394.
What they said:
An assistant manager at the location, who refused to give his name, said the store does carry the apple, but it is not currently in stock. He said they would call the buyer on Monday to try and fix the problem.