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Mitch Hagney, an environmentalist turned food advocate, strives to improve food access for impoverished communities through innovative programs and sustainable agriculture, including connecting landscapes to agriculture and promoting the consumption of locally produced meats. In this episode of big city small town with Bob Rivard, you will be able to: Unravel the connection between sustainable urban agriculture and San Antonio's food policy landscape. Grasp the importance of equitable access to healthy, affordable food for disadvantaged communities. Realize the critical role of water conservation in sustainable agriculture efforts. Comprehend the need for resilient supply chains and volunteer involvement in promoting sustainable agriculture. Scrutinize the funding struggles faced by Texan public schools and potential avenues for improvement. Mitch Hagney, a passionate environmentalist and Trinity University graduate, has been deeply involved in sustainable urban agriculture and food policy in San Antonio. As the founder of Local Sprout, an urban farm and food hub, Mitch has been at the forefront of making healthy, affordable food more accessible to the city's residents. He has also served as president and board member of the nonprofit Food Policy Council of San Antonio, advocating for food equity and access in the city's many food deserts. A regular contributor to the former Rivard Report and the San Antonio Report, Mitch's insights and expertise make him a valuable voice in the conversation on sustainable agriculture. Takeaways and calls to action in this episode include: Visiting Local Sprout's website to learn more about their urban farm and garden food hub. Supporting the Food Policy Council of San Antonio by donating or volunteering. Consider participating in the SA Food Forest Initiative by volunteering at the Tamak Talom Food Forest or donating to support the project. Switching to zero-scaping and taking advantage of SAWS' water saver landscaping rebate program. Participating in community gardening or starting your own backyard garden to learn about agriculture and where your food comes from. Supporting local farmers and building resilient supply chains by purchasing locally grown produce. Water Conservation Water conservation is an integral aspect of sustainable agriculture, as it helps in preserving natural resources and minimizing the ecological footprint of farming operations. By implementing efficient water management practices, farmers can optimize water usage and minimize waste while still maintaining healthy and productive crops. Efficient water utilization can also help in mitigating the effects of drought, a common occurrence in many regions. Recognizing the importance of water conservation in agriculture, environmentalists who care about sustainable agriculture are continuously researching innovative approaches to minimize water usage and waste. During the conversation with Mitch Hagney, he emphasized the importance of paying close attention to water usage in agriculture and lawn management. This highlights the idea that reducing water waste is not limited to farming alone but extends to other aspects of landscape management. By implementing best practices, both on farms and in home gardens, communities can actively contribute to water conservation while still benefiting from productive gardens and landscapes. Agricultural Landscape Management Effective agricultural landscape management involves implementing practices that promote environmental conservation and economic sustainability. By adopting techniques such as crop rotation, integrated pest management, and soil conservation, farmers can increase crop yields, improve soil health, and reduce the impact of farming on the environment. Additionally, responsible management practices can help maintain healthy ecosystems and support local biodiversity, ensuring that agricultural lands remain productive and beneficial to the environment. In speaking with Bob Rivard, Hagney shared his enthusiasm for any form of landscape development that offers both ecological benefits and nutritious food, underlining the importance of responsible agricultural landscape management. By embracing innovative practices and focusing on sustainability, farmers and communities can strike a balance between agricultural productivity and environmental conservation, contributing to a more sustainable and responsible food system. Food Policy in San Antonio Food policy plays an essential role in promoting access to healthy, affordable, and sustainable food options for all community members. In San Antonio, the local Food Policy Council works to develop strategies that encourage sustainable agricultural practices, support local food systems, and address food insecurity. By bringing together diverse stakeholders, including farmers, educators, and policymakers, the council aims to create an equitable and sustainable food system that benefits everyone. During his talk with Bob Rivard, Mitch Hagney outlined the efforts of the Food Policy Council in San Antonio. He underscored the importance of increasing the tool library, making land leases available, and working to incorporate food forests into city planning. Hagney's insights reveal the ongoing efforts to promote sustainable urban agriculture and food policy in the city while fostering a food system that supports both the environment and the community.  

When Brandon Seale set out to discover the truth behind the forgotten Battle of Medina, he didn't expect to uncover an entire battlefield. Yet, by collaborating with American Veterans Archaeological Recovery and scholars, he and his team have slowly but surely pieced together an incredible discovery. But will they be able to honor the battle and its legacy? In this episode, you will be able to: Discover the untold stories surrounding the lost Battle of Medina and its impact on Texas history. Appreciate the indispensable contributions of citizen historians and archaeologists in revealing hidden truths. Acknowledge the influential role veterans play in historical research and not-for-profit collaborations. Grasp the intricate connection among Texas history, culture, education, and politics. Learn about the latest advancements in education through technology, entrepreneurship, and personalized learning experiences. Introducing Brandon Seale, a historian, author, and podcaster with an incredible passion for the shared histories of Texas and Mexico. Not only does he serve as the president of Howard Energy Ventures, but he also writes and narrates one of the most widely downloaded podcasts exploring Texas and Mexico history. His work delves into lesser-known chapters and figures from the 16th century onwards, making it both engaging and informative for history enthusiasts. Brandon's expertise in the subject matter, along with his bilingual and bicultural background, brings an unparalleled perspective to Texas history, culture, education, and politics. The resources mentioned in this episode are: Visit Brandon's website at Brandonseal.com to explore his podcasts on Texas and Mexico history. Listen to the first season of Brandon's podcast, which focuses on early San Antonio history, from the founding of the city until the arrival of the railroad. Explore the second season of the podcast, which is dedicated to the search for the battlefield of Medina and the importance of remembering historical events. Read the article published on the Rivard Report about the first independent state of Texas and its declaration of independence. Support projects to digitize archives in Mexico City and other towns in northern Mexico, which contain valuable information about the history of Texas. Learn more about American Veterans Archaeological Recovery, a group that conducts archaeological surveys to locate lost battlefields and recover remains of soldiers. Check out the work of UTSA's Center for Archaeological Recovery (CAR) in assisting with the search for the Battle of Medina site. Rediscovering Forgotten History The significance of forgotten historical events is crucial in understanding the development and shaping of today's societies. By digging into ancient occurrences and uncovering facts, historians enhance our comprehension of our past, which ultimately has an impact on how we perceive our present and future. Rediscovering lost history can provide insight into various aspects of our culture and perhaps even challenge long-standing beliefs. In this epsidoe of big city, small town with Bob Rivard, this very aspect of rekindling lost history is explored as Bob and  Brandon examine the Battle of Medina in Texas from 1813. During the podcast, Brandon Seale talks about his journey of delving into the past, focusing on the Battle of Medina in Texas. Through collaboration with several historical organizations and extensive fieldwork, Seale uncovers artifacts like musket balls and grapeshot fragments that reconnect us to the forgotten battle. This discovery sheds new light on the historical event, contributing to a better understanding of Texas' rich history. @bigcitysmalltown

Welcome to The BossLady Speaks, with me your host,‘Coach Jo’. This podcast lets you hear from thought leaders and change makers all across the world. Join me for each episode to discover what makes a true leader–something that may help you to develop your own voice, your own leadership and legacy. Robert Rivard served as editor of the San Antonio Express-News 1997-2011. He’s worked asa reporter and editor at four other Texas newspapers and for Newsweek magazine, first as a foreign correspondent covering civil wars in Central America in the 1980s and then as the magazine's chief of correspondents until 1989 when he returned to Texas. Rivard is the recipient of journalism's oldest prize; Columbia University's Maria Moors Cabot Prize for Distinguished Journalistic Service, was named 'Editor of the Year' by Editor and Publisher magazine, and was a winner of the 1982 Sigma Delta Chi Distinguished Service Award for Foreign Correspondents for his writings from El Salvador during that country's long civil war. Listen in to learn from his decades-long experience as a journalist, and his reflections on the current state of political affairs-and the world.

Robert Rivard is a newsman, editor, publisher and fount of knowledge regarding San Antonio's path over the past few decades. Currently, The Rivard Report is covering multiple major issues including the racial justice protests and COVID-19. We were so honored to get him on the show. Transcript: [music] Justin Hill: Hello in Bienvenido, San Antonio. Welcome to the Alamo Hour discussing the people, places, and passion that make our city. My name is Justin Hill, a local attorney, a proud San Antonion and keeper of chickens and bees. On the Alamo Hour, you'll get to hear from the people that make San Antonio great and unique and the best kept secret in Texas. We're glad that you're here. All right. Welcome to the Alamo Hour. Today's guest is Robert Rivard. Robert needs a little introduction in San Antonio. He's the editor and publisher of The Rivard Report which I think personally is the premier news outlet in San Antonio and one of these few news outlets that isn't focused on clickbait and things like that. I really appreciate the fact that they focus on news that matters to all of us. Robert is a published author. He was previously the editor of the San Antonio Express. He's worked at Newsweek. He's won numerous awards, including editor of the year in 2000. Robert, my law firm supports The Rivard Report, I think everybody should support The Rivard Report. I personally want to thank you for what you all do and how-- Sunlight's the best disinfectant and you all are the best sunlight in the city. Thank you for being here and thank you for what you do. Robert Rivard: Thanks for the kind words, Justin, and thanks for your support. Thanks for the invitation to everyone listening today or watching to join in that support. Justin: Yes, and I'm going to encourage everybody, if you have not reached out to The Rivard Report and support it, every little bit helps. You all do what you all do, which is great for the city. I'm also messing with this video right now, because of course when you get here, one of my biggest guests, I'm going to have some technical difficulties. The audio is on though. Robert, we start every episode and we go through every episode with a little bit about caller commentary, where you're from, what do you do, what do you like, when, and why did you move to San Antonio? Robert: I moved here with my wife, Monika Maeckle and our two very young sons in 1989. I left Newsweekmagazine in New York, my wife wanted to come back to Texas and raise the boys here. My whole career, before I joined Newsweek, was in Texas starting as a sports reporter at The Brownsville Herald and moving to the news side there and then up to the Corpus Christi Caller and then the Dallas Times Herald, which sent me to Latin America to cover civil wars in the 1980s and that's where Newsweek and I connected. It became time to make some choices between the fast track of my career in New York and around the world. I was managing Newsweek's bureaus all over the world, which was a very exciting job for me, but for my wife with two young baby boys, it wasn't the ideal family situation. I was smart enough to listen to her and choose family over career and that's what brought us to San Antonio, back to Texas in 1989. Justin: Where are you from originally? Robert: Well, I was born at the top of the mitten, as we say in Michigan, in Petoskey on Lake Michigan. I'm French Canadian by heritage. Rivard, down here it could be Riveda or Rios. I spent my boyhood in Michigan. My father was a traveling salesman. I moved around, lived in a number of states; Pennsylvania, and New York, Kansas. I eventually found my way, as a young man, down to Brownsville and that's where I started my journalism career. Justin: Top of the mitten to the bottom of the state....

WESLACO, Texas - In a report on Saturday, the San Antonio-based Rivard Report said IDEA Public Schools will pay former CEO Tom Torkelson $900,000. Previously, the online news organization broke the story of Torkelson’s resignation. At the time of the resignation, IDEA officials did not release Torkelson’s separation agreement or his contract as CEO. Through an open records request, The Rivard Report was able to obtain both. Click here to read the agreement.The chairman of IDEA’s board of directors is Al Lopez. The Rivard Report said Lopez wrote to funders and leadership team members on Friday, pointing out that the $900,000 equates to Torkelson’s salary and performance bonus last year. Click here to read Lopez’s letter.Both Torkelson and IDEA agreed to not publicize the transition package agreement. However, it is subject to the Texas Public Information Act.Lopez said IDEA has introduced new policies designed to strengthen governance and accountability. The new policies prohibit access to private air travel, business, and first-class seating on commercial flights. The Rivard Report quoted Lopez as saying IDEA has “clarified guidelines regarding what constitutes appropriate IDEA development and networking activities, including reasonable costs and specifying that official IDEA functions should take place at IDEA properties whenever feasible.”“With the benefit of hindsight, the board and IDEA’s management team wish some things had been done differently,” Lopez wrote. “We have embraced recent criticism and feedback as an opportunity to show how high-performing public charter school systems can respond and evolve quickly to do what is required of them.”The Rio Grande Guardian obtained one of the last audio interviews with Torkelson before his resignation from IDEA. Around the same time it interviewed state Sen. Jose Menendez of San Antonio, who was critical of IDEA’s use of funds for private jets and entertainment. In his interview, Torkelson said no taxpayer money was used to hire a private jet or pay for a suite to watch San Antonio Spurs games. However, he said he accepted the criticism that was coming his way. "If you are explaining, you are losing," he said.This podcast contains the interviews with Torkelson and Menendez.

San Antonio's own Dr. Rohr-Allegrini whom headed up San Antonio's flu pandemic response for the H1N1 pandemic joins The Alamo Hour to discuss what is going on locally and globally. She gives us her insight into the virus, San Antonio's response and the unknowns, currently. Transcript: Justin Hill: Hello and bienvenido San Antonio. Welcome to the Alamo Hour, discussing the people, places, and passion that make our city. My name is Justin Hill, a local attorney, a proud San Antonian, and keeper of chickens and bees. On the Alamo Hour, you'll get to hear from the people that make San Antonio great and unique and the best-kept secret in Texas. We're glad that you're here. Okay, welcome to the Alamo Hour. Today's guest is Dr. Cherise Rohr-Allegrini. Did I say that right? Dr. Cherise Rohr-Allegrini: You got it. Justin: All right. I'm joined with her and my dog Winston, in case you hear him bark, I apologize. Our guest is an infectious disease epidemiologist and consultant, has a long list, a long resume. I think one of the more important things or what I thought was interesting was you were the pandemic flu coordinator for San Antonio Metro Health District, which I think probably has a lot of overlap to what's going on right now. Dr. Rohr-Allegrini: Yes, that's right. Justin: We're going to get to Covid, we're going to get to how people are responding and reacting, what San Antonians should be doing to make sure they're looking out for their neighbors. First, I want to go through just a few general questions with you and get to know you. This is the first time we've met. Jody Newman told me I should reach out to you and you were gracious enough to give me a little bit of your time. Do you have any pets? Dr. Rohr-Allegrini: I do. I have a dog, Chico, and three cats. Justin: All right. One thing I did notice, you and I both have been where I live for Rivard Report. Dr. Rohr-Allegrini: Right. I actually did a lot of writing for Rivard Report. Justin: I saw that too. [laughs] Dr. Rohr-Allegrini: It's a great series. Justin: Favorite place to eat right now? Dr. Rohr-Allegrini: Right now? Thai Lucky. Or there's a Chinese place on the west side, whose name I always forget. It's on Ingram Road and we go there for takeout quite often. Justin: Is it the one behind the mall? Dr. Rohr-Allegrini: Yes. Justin: Okay. Kind of a younger lady who runs the show? Dr. Rohr-Allegrini: Yes, probably. Justin: I think Jody and her husband took me there. Dr. Rohr-Allegrini: They go there a lot. Yes. Justin: It's fantastic. Dr. Rohr-Allegrini: Awesome. Yes, it's our favorite place. My kids keep asking when we can go get takeout again. Justin: Okay, so I think you'll probably have a good answer to this. Everybody that comes to San Antonio, I always say, "Okay, you've done that but you've got to go do this." What is your sort of hidden gem you tell everybody about? Dr. Rohr-Allegrini: Usually, it's a friendly spot. Justin: Okay, fair. Dr. Rohr-Allegrini: It's not really hidden but it's one of my favorite places to hang out. I often just say, "Just take a stroll along the river, it's absolutely wonderful." I love walking downtown super early in the morning, 5:00 AM, 6:00 AM when nobody's out, it's really quiet and beautiful. Justin: Japanese Tea Gardens is one of them. Dr. Rohr-Allegrini: That's gorgeous. Yes. Justin: I've had a guest say Esquire Downstairs. There are some hidden gems. Dr. Rohr-Allegrini: Right. Justin: Other than your job or your professional involvement, which we're going to talk about, are you involved in any outside nonprofits charities that you're all passionate about? Dr. Rohr-Allegrini: I'm involved in a lot of things, I wear a lot of hats. For a long time, I was the president, I'm not anymore but friends of Bonham Academy which is our public...

A whopping 228 delegates were up for grabs in the Texas primary. Joe Biden ran away with the most, helping him surge to the top of what is now effectively a two-man race between Biden and Bernie Sanders. What does his win say about how voters in purple states like Texas may respond to climate issues? Two reporters give us a window into the state’s complicated politics: Brendan Gibbons, a Senior Reporter with The Rivard Report, talks about a local fight around San Antonio’s climate plan. Then, Abby Livingston — Washington Bureau Chief for the Texas Tribune — gives her analysis on how the progressive climate agenda may impact down-ballot races in the general.

Listener Lindsey Lane asks, "...for a long time I have heard of people combining consulting and academia into one career (i.e., professors that consult on the side). Does this really happen?" Yes, L3, after a long day of teachin', researchin', publishin', and committee chairin', some profs unwind by pouring themselves a tall, frosty glass of consultin'. Greg Pool and Cody Cox from the Department of Industrial / Organizational Psychology at St. Mary's University are two such critters. In this episode, they talk about how their research, teaching, and consulting influence each other and some of the real world considerations of taking this on as a career. Side Note: If you're looking to promote your Master's program with a sponsored advertorial-type article, you should check out Cody's work, Understanding Industrial Organizational Psychology Propels New Career Options, in The Rivard Report. I'm not saying it's good. I'm saying it's real good.

'Miss Education' Jennifer Maestas sits down with Bekah Mcneel, she is an Education, immigration, and localism writer and reporter living in San Antonio, Texas. She shares some stories and experiences from over the years reporting on education for the Rivard Report and the SA Current. Find Bekah on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bekah-mcneel-31805a56/

'Miss Education' Jennifer Maestas sits down with Bekah Mcneel, she is an Education, immigration, and localism writer and reporter living in San Antonio, Texas. She shares some stories and experiences from over the years reporting on education for the Rivard Report and the SA Current. Find Bekah on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bekah-mcneel-31805a56/

Listen to our podcast on the GO! SUMMARY In this episode of An Investors Journey Podcast, we'll be sharing A Recent Interview W/ The Rivard Report On Why Investors Are Needed. The Rivard Report is a local newspaper that wrote the article, "Real Estate Investors Target SA Property Owners Who Have Had Water Shut Off" which we felt was very one-sided. So, we went ahead and wrote the reporter an email and told him what we thought and if he wanted to get the other side of this to let us know. He emailed us back last week and said he would love to interview us on why investors are needed. Here is the article he wrote on our talk, "Unlike SAWS, CPS Energy Denies Requests for Customer Shutoffs" Hope you enjoy this episode and please reach out with any thoughts or questions. Enjoy! DID YOU KNOW? We have walkthrough videos of projects we have done and are currently working on. We share our scopes, pricing, strategies, problems, and successes. Check them out here http://bit.ly/PropWalkthrough Related Episodes Cold Calling Basics Step-By-Step - AIJ027 How To Scale Your Business As A Wholesaler - AIJ029 PSA: Beware Of The Wholesaler! How To Get Free Mentoring - AIJ034 How To Prepare For The Coming Collapse - AIJ035 If you find this valuable please SHARE

KTSA host Trey Ware asks mayoral candidate Greg Brockhouse are you in the pocket for the firefighter's union? The Rivard Report states "firefighters are working the voting sites to elect a mayor who will use his position and influence to perpetuate the firefighter union’s unsustainably rich benefits package." Photo: Bob Owen, STAFF-photographer / San Antonio Express-News

Listen to KTSA radio host Jack Riccardi who reads an article from the Rivard Report saying it's time for "voting on demand" with our smart phones. Jack disagrees about making voting TOO easy.

Host Gilbert Garcia and a team of San Antonio Express-News reporters welcome Iris Dimmick of the Rivard Report for a discussion on the city’s talks with the fire union and the political impact of S.A’s climate plan. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/podcasts/puro-politics-podcast/.

KTSA radio host Sean Rima speaks with Councilman Greg Brockhouse who is accused of "curbing a free press" because he called out the city manager and the mayor's office for leaking documents to the Rivard Report.

The best episodes of the year. All five regular GovLove hosts teamed up to hand out awards and recap the year of GovLove. Kirsten, Alyssa, Javon, Kent and Ben all selected four of their favorite episodes to honor with the most prestigious award in local government podcasting, a GovieLovie. In addition to handing out awards, the hosts shared what they hope to cover on the podcast in the future, their favorite holiday food and highlights from ELGL’s 2018. The Top Episodes of the Year: Kirsten #195 Innovation & Equity in Parks & Recreation with Kylie Bayer-Fertterer, Justin Cutler & Peter Cosmiano #236 Local Reporting in San Antonio with iris Dimmick, The Rivard Report #206 The First Lady of Water Cathy Bailey, Greater Cincinnati Water Works #232 The Best of Nextdoor with Jenn Takahashi Javon #179 The Gatekeepers, Chiefs of Staff in Local Government #171 The City of Detroit's Chief Storyteller, Aaron Foley #238 PennDOT Connects with Secretary Leslie Richards & Brian Hare #217 Parkour & Parks with Colin MacDonald, Parkour Visions Alyssa #176 NBC Parks & Rec Memories with Jim O'Heir (Jerry Gergich) #228 Crisis Ready, Building an Invincible Brand with Melissa Agnes #213 University of Alabama Game Day in Tuscaloosa with Mayor Walt Maddox #219 Karen Pinkos, ICMA President & City Manager, El Cerrito, CA Kent #188 NFBPA & Diversity with Christine Edwards & James Gaston #210 Oregon's Most Wired Community - Independence #222 The Poisoned City - Flint's Water & the American Urban Tragedy with Anna Clark #185 Public Service in the NFL & City Management with Tom & Connor Barwin Ben #233 What Government Innovation Really Looks Like with Hana Schank #223 Changing the Local Government Workplace #225 Evaluation & Good Government in Washington, DC with Jenny Reed #193 The Color of Law with Richard Rothstein

The City Hall beat. Iris Dimmick, Senior Reporter at The Rivard Report, talks covering local government in the City of San Antonio, Texas. She talked about the non-profit journalism that The Rivard Report conducts, her path to becoming a reporter and the future of local journalism. Then Iris discussed three propositions that were voted on by residents in November, each had a different impact on the City of San Antonio, including one that targeted the City Manager. 

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton asked a federal court this week to void an Environmental Protection Agency finding that San Antonio has – like every other United States city of its size or larger – exceeded federal standards for ozone in its air. Paxton argued the finding would seriously hurt the city's economy. Will it? And why hasn't the City of San Antonio joined Paxton in the filing? Brendan Gibbons, the Rivard Report's environmental reporter, explains.

One year ago, just weeks after President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from the Paris climate accord, San Antonio's brand new City Council and its new mayor voted 9-1 to join a coalition of cities determined to meet the accord's goals for reducing the greenhouse gases that are causing climate change. The first step of the ambitious commitment was for the City-owned CPS Energy to give the University of Texas at San Antonio a $500,000 grant to study the area's sources of greenhouse gases and come up with a plan to reduce them. This week, the Rivard Report's environmental reporter, Brendan Gibbons, broke the story that UTSA has been replaced by a private consulting firm. Listen to the background.

This week in Just This Rick Casey talks with Iris Dimmick, Rivard Report managing editor and City Hall reporter, about the latest draft of plans for remaking Alamo Plaza. A team of national experts, under direction from the City of San Antonio, the Texas Land Office and the Alamo Endowment, took steps toward addressing issues passionately raised by community critics when the first draft was released last year. But critics remain, arguing that the plan overreacts to adjacent tasteless tourist traps by turning Alamo Plaza  into a shrine and killing it as a vibrant center for locals. The new battle of the Alamo isn't over.

This week on Just This, Rick and I discuss the controversy surrounding Mayor Ron Nirenberg's, and ultimately City Council's, decision not to submit a bid for San Antonio to host the 2020 Republican National Convention. Rather than air the issue publicly in an open session of Council, Nirenberg chose to take it behind closed doors in "executive session," excluding the public and reporters. Texas has strong open meeting laws, although there are a few topics that officials legally can talk about in private including personnel matters, litigation, and the so-called "economic development exception." San Antonio City Attorney Andrew Segovia said Council members could discuss a potential bid behind closed doors under that exception, but could not talk about the politics of a bid. However, Rick cites a longtime media lawyer who says that unless there was a specific proposal or bid being negotiated, the discussions likely were not allowed under the law. We deconstruct the politics behind the mayor's choice as well as the other considerations in play. We also highlight the Rivard Report's Fiesta and Commemorative Week coverage. And Beth touches on a video interview published today between our arts and culture writer Nicholas Frank and San Antonio Spurs forward Pau Gasol, who recently joined the San Antonio Symphony's board of trustees.

This week in Just This, Rick and I discuss the more than century-long history of San Antonio's annual Fiesta, including the founding of the exclusive Order of the Alamo by a Virginia transplant, John Baron Carrington, the Cavaliers, the annual selection of King Antonio, the establishment of a separate but equal Latino king, El Rey Feo, and celebrations from La Villita to Market Square to the Alamodome. And Rick recalls his own experience with Fiesta royalty. We also point out more Rivard Report coverage of Fiesta and invite our listeners (and readers) to comment on this story. Please share your favorite Fiesta events, must-go celebrations, and tips on how best to navigate San Antonio's annual 11-day citywide carnival.

This week in Just This, Rick and I discuss a story by Rivard Report data editor Emily Royall on a Brookings Institution study showing that San Antonio ranks second in the nation for its growth rate among millennials. According to the study, San Antonio's adult population between the ages of 18 and 34 grew 14.4 percent from 2010 to 2015. The city's millennial growth rate outpaced that of both Austin and Houston. We examine the reasons for that growth, the history of San Antonio's "brain drain," and the benefits of attracting both young outsiders and native San Antonio "returnees." I also preview The Trailist, an interesting new column by environment and energy reporter Brendan Gibbons that we're launching on April 1 for the outdoor enthusiasts among our readers and listeners. Join us every Friday for Just This. Listen in, and send us your feedback. Just This will be available here on the Rivard Report and on iTunes and Stitcher at 5 a.m.

Mike Monroe of The Rivard Report graces the Spurscast with hosts Ryan McCallum and Jose Grijalva to discuss his new book, “100 Things Spurs Fans Should Know And Do Before They Die.” Be sure to listen to this amazing interview with an amazing guest. Also, be sure to buy the book, where you can learn […] The post Spurscast Episode 417: Mike Monroe appeared first on Project Spurs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices