Thrall names interim superintendent

THRALL — Blake Schneider is the interim superintendent for the Thrall Independent School District, stepping in for Tommy Hooker who announced his retirement in June.

Hooker, employed by the district for 15 years, will remain at Thrall in an advisory capacity as superintendent emeritus until the end of December, officials said.

Schneider, who has served as the district’s chief financial officer for more than seven years, was emotional at the June 23 school board meeting as he thanked trustees for their vote of confidence.