Eddy Betancourt, Abbott appointee, killed in McAllen

A prominent businessman and Texas Facilities Commission appointee, Eddy Betancourt, 61, was shot and killed in McAllen, Texas, over the weekend. Police found him unresponsive at the scene, and his death is being investigated as a homicide. Reynaldo Mata-Rios, 60, has been identified as a suspect and is wanted for murder, with authorities stating he has indicated a desire to surrender. Betancourt had a significant role in the community and was reappointed to his commission position in 2023.

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