In this commentary, State Representative Patrick Rose says there’s still a enough wrong with Pedernales Electric Cooperative, particularly since Board of Directors President Larry Landaker joined forces with two outgoing board members, whose legacy includes mismanagement, in the firing of General Manager Juan Garza days before a board election. The firing cost the cooperative $1 million.

In this letter to the editor, Reen Waterman of San Marcos argues that the city must approve the proposed Paso Robles development, saying environmental questions have been addressed and that the city needs to send the message that it welcomes growth.

Among the problems that might be identified with the Paso Robles development, we’re most concerned about offering property tax incentives for residential property, which can’t possibly be a good deal for the city or its taxpayers. The city’s willingness to provide a $20 million tax break shows why professional expertise matters, and why the city has cast professional expertise aside.

In this commentary, former San Marcos mayor Billy Moore says the city needs to slow down its city manager search and aim for more diversity in the membership of its Planning and Zoning Commission.

In this letter to the editor, San Marcos resident Steve Harvey calls the citizens out to a meeting later this month for mobilizing an open government campaign.