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By ChrIS AGEE According to protocol, he said he called A San Angelo teen remained in Parker for backup and attempted to diffuse the County jail as of Aug. 21 following re- situation. At that point, Barerra reportedly ports of his involvement in suspicious be- started to walk away. “I told him to stop two different times havior around Springtown. After reportedly instigating an alterca- and he kept going,” Carroll said. “I warned tion with law enforcement, police used him I would pepper spray him.” When Barerra continued to disregard pepper spray to subdue 17-year-old Jorge Carroll’s instruction, the officer made Luis Barerra. Responding SPD officer Frank Carroll good on his promise and sprayed Barerra in the face. said he investigated a At that point, reports number of calls describindicate, Barerra initiing a male knocking on ated a physical altercaresidential doors and tion with Carroll. hiding around the corner “In the midst of that, when occupants came to I got hit twice,” the ofanswer. ficer stated, “once in “He had apparently the chest and once in walked around the back the side of the head.” of a house, through a Carroll said Barfield, and toward anerra has no family or other house,” he said. known connections to “I searched the area and Springtown and cantold one of the residents not speculate why he what the intent was. I was in the area. told him to give me a “At the time, he was call if he heard or saw Jorge Luis Barerra acting real erratic,” anything.” A few minutes later, Carroll explained, Carroll said. “He said he was involved in a the resident reported Barerra was on his motor vehicle accident in this area, but we had no signs or reason to believe he did.” property, sitting on a cattle trailer. According to Parker County reports, “I went to go talk with this guy and pulled up to the driveway,” he recalled. Barerra was arrested Aug. 13 and faces The suspect met him, refusing to answer one count of assaulting a public servant and one count of evading arrest or detenhis questions. “He played it off like he was going to tion. His bond has been set at $10,000 for the first charge and $2,500 for the latter. try to fight me,” Carroll said.
Residents say misleading letter led Chamber recognizes 32 to ruined weekends newest SISD instructors City worker rick Smith (right) and summer helper (and current senior Porcupine hoops player) Caleb Brown stripe the outdoor basketball court at Springtown Park using a stencil. Photo by Mark K. Campbell
By ChrIS AGEE The Springtown Chamber of Commerce dedicated much of its August luncheon to recognizing the school district’s newest instructors. Springtown ISD Superintendent Mike Kelley introduced the principals from each campus, who then announced new staff members from their schools. “I’m excited about this crew,” Kelley said, acknowledging educators can choose to work in any number of districts.
“These teachers aren’t here because they are looking for a job,” he explained. “They are looking for a job here.” New teachers, consisting of both first-time instructors and those relocated from other districts, are replacing many great exiting teachers, Kelley noted. He expressed confidence the new additions will succeed in maintaining an excellent school district for local students.
By ChrIS AGEE Several residents along East 6th Street say they received a vague letter regarding an upcoming yard cleanup at their housing unit. They said the letter appeared to indicate if they did not remove everything from their yards within a few days, manage-
ment would possibly dispose of their belongings. The letter, dated Aug. 15, was from Spring Garden Apartments Executive Director Mike Swan and informed tenants yard maintenance would begin Aug. 19. According to a copy of the letter obPLEASE SEE MISLEADING, PAGE 2A.
PLEASE SEE NEW, PAGE 2A.
Reno council addresses tax flak Mayor admits previous council improperly filed documents By ChrIS AGEE Reno resident Art Johnson attended a recent Reno city council meeting with the intention of speaking during the public comment portion. While state law prohibits council members from responding directly to items not included on the agenda, Mayor Lynda Stokes preemptively addressed his concerns during her opening report. Johnson claimed that, upon attempting to take ad-
vantage of a tax rate freeze for seniors passed by a previous council, he was informed the ordinance was not properly put into effect. Stokes conceded her predecessors did not file certain documents correctly, rendering the freeze unenforceable. She noted the council is currently considering the repercussions of enacting a freeze and explained why she is opposed to passing such an ordinance PLEASE SEE rENO, PAGE 3A.
residents of Spring Garden Apartments say they spend much of last weekend clearing potted plants and decorations from their yards after receiving a “short and sharp” letter from the housing unit’s executive director. Photo by Chris Agee
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