EDINBURG – Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Commissioner Everardo “Ever” Villarreal’s efforts to raise awareness about the community’s risk from illegal trash burning earned him a spot on the May 2021 Top Ten list by Rising LoneStars, a website that recognizes exceptional acts of leadership and provides information about local and state public officials. “Thank you Rising Lone-Stars for naming me a Top Ten Rising LoneStar,” said Villarreal. “It is a tremendous honor! I am proud of what we have accomplished for our Precinct.” The commissioner called a news conference after fires destroyed two houses withintwo weeks because of illegal trash burning. The ...