Lamesa school board members got a quick introduction Thursday to Lamesa High School’s new principal.Israel Carrera spoke briefly before board members Thursday during the board’s regular meeting.Carrera was hired as the high school’s third principal this year. He reported to duty a month ago.“I’m excited to be here,” said Carrera, father of a son going through boot camp after enlisting into the military. “I appreciate you giving me the opportunity to come here.”“We appreciate you being here and being a part of this,” said Board President Rebecca Gonzales.Carrera replaces interim principal Jerry Birdsong, who finished out the 20222023 year in ...