Coronavirus in San Antonio by the numbers
291
new cases of coronavirus on Aug. 12, bringing the overall total, adjusted for duplicates, to 43,455 in Bexar County.
710
people are currently hospitalized because of COVID-19 as of Aug. 12 with 309 in intensive care and 213 on ventilators.
545
people have died because of COVID-19 in Bexar County with 26 deaths reported on Aug. 12.
City’s proposed police budget makes mockery of summer protests
After cries for police reform and meetings seeking a more equitable budget, San Antonio’s proposal for 2021 seeks $8 million more for police.
It’s time to change our name, San Antonio
Opinion: The Rivard Report has grown into a citywide media enterprise with a full calendar of civic engagement events. We’ve earned our new name.
OUR CITY
Alamo Music Center, a downtown mainstay, thrives despite pandemic challenges
The Alamo Music Center opened at the start of the Great Depression and is determined to survive the coronavirus pandemic.
Business blooms at area nurseries and growers: ‘Plants make people happy’
Customers new to gardening are driving sales of everything from succulents to soil at San Antonio nurseries during the coronavirus pandemic.
San Antonio Still Life
Biz & Development
Podcasts
Cabeza de Vaca Episode 13: The Utility of Belief
Cabeza de Vaca, Castillo, Dorantes, and Estevan begin transforming themselves from abused slaves to esteemed medicine men.
perspectives
Who determines the value of a place?
Commentary: Can we quantify the value of a place beyond its economic worth?
San Antonio’s travel industry needs a lifeline
Commentary: The stakes are high right now for the overall health of our economy and our workforce in San Antonio.
Learning loss during COVID-19 shutdown adds to summer slide
Commentary: The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened summer slide with compounded learning loss, widening inequality, and cuts to resources.
River Road residents are not anti-development
Commentary: River Road is welcoming to anyone who understands our love and deep respect for our cherished homes and unique locale.
Nonprofits & Philanthropy
