No new H-1b visas for universities, agencies

Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered universities and state agencies to stop asking for new H-1B visas until next year., the Houston Chronicle reported. The visas are used to hire foreign workers who possess skills in a specialized field. The visas typically last for three years.

County discusses software issues

The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court met on Monday morning at the Ochiltree County Courthouse.Among other items on the agenda, the commissioners discussed software issues in the Sheriff’s Office.

Local Briefs

PARSPA sets May meetingThe Perryton Area Retired School Personnel Association (PARSPA) will meet Monday, May 4, at the Senior Citizens Center. The meeting will begin at noon and everyone is invited to eat lunch at the SCC at 11:30 a.m.

Crime Stoppers ‘Fast Cash’

(www.perrytoncs.org)On April 29, 2026, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Rosa Perez-Lucero, no personal information was available. Last known address was El Paso. There is one misdemeanor warrant for Perez-Lucero for issuance of bad checks.

Senior News

website:www.perrytonseniors.orgMonday is the day for PARSPA to join us for lunch and then have their monthly meeting.All you bingo players also come join us for lunch, then stay and play. Be sure and bring a prize or you’ll get stuck with some of our left over stash.

Jennie Junes enjoys program on plants

The Jennie June Club met Wednesday, April 8 at Perry Memorial Library.The program was given by Sharla Kile on Ranger Roots, 110 E. Santa Fe. She said they are opening a new spot on Main Street, but it won’t be ready for a while. It is open 9:30-5:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

Wright Elementary Honor Roll

Wright Elementary has listed the second and third grade students making the fifth six weeks honor roll.

Smokable hemp ban temporarily blocked

A ban on the sale of natural smokeable hemp products has been blocked, possibly until the end of April, by a Travis County district judge. A court hearing is set for this week.

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