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State Rep. Steve Carra announced today he will seek reelection to the state house, changing his earlier plans to run for U.S. Congress. “It’s a redistricting year so these things happen,” Carra told MLive on Tuesday, March 15. “I no longer live in the congressional district as it’s redrawn, because of that President Trump has decided to endorse Bill Huizenga in the newly formed fourth congressional district.” Carra, R-Three Rivers, said he supports Huizenga over Upton. Carra said he still has a good relationship with Trump.

A riot at a federal penitentiary in Three Rivers this morning has left one prisoner dead and 22 others injured. San Antonio hospitals were treating the injured while federal prison officials said in a news release that they had gotten control of the situation, which broke out about 7 a.m. Friday afternoon, prison officials identified the slain inmate as Servando Rodriguez, 38. He was serving a 54-month sentence for violating his federal supervision related to a conviction on charges of possession with intent to distribute marijuana and being in this country illegally after being previously deported to Mexico. No staff...

Looking for a little spicy fun? The fifth annual Three Rivers Salsa Festival features a fantastic line-up of South Texas entertainers and local salsa chefs vying for the title of Salsa Champion! The festival, presented by First State Bank, is set for April 3, 2004 on the Town Square in Three Rivers, from 10 am to 6 pm. Admission is free to the event. The salsa-making contest is the highlight of the festival, with amateur and professional competitors offering their recipe for the public to sample, with a grand prize of $1,000. Feeling spicy? Grab a cold drink and TRY...