SNYDER – Snyder school trustees did not follow the lead of many other school boards that have lifted rules requiring face masks. As part of Gov. Greg. Abbott’s order lifting his mask mandate, he allowed school boards to determine whether to continue requiring masks or not. Superintendent Dr. Eddie Bland encouraged school board members to wait until their April 8 meeting to make any changes to the district’s current rules. He said that would allow staff to receive vaccinations and would come after spring break. The school district has experienced COVID-19 spikes after extended school holidays, he said. “We are proud to say ...