Robert Rivard

Hell Yes and Hell No to Bike Helmets

therivardreport.com — Richard Burton wants every cyclist in San Antonio to know one thing: bike helmets don't make you any safer in the event of accident. He's adamant on that count, and he won't rest until I address his challenge. In the interest of fair play, we've invited Burton to submit an article for publication to make his best case.

Franchise Primer: Why the Spurs Unite San Antonio

therivardreport.com — If it's true you have to be good to be lucky, then there's no better example than the Spurs and San Antonio. They're good, and we're lucky to have them. San Antonio without the Spurs would be a far less interesting city and probably a much harder sell to the talented young professionals and creatives we are trying so hard to recruit here.

Where I Live: Almost (Olmos) Park …OR Should I Stay or Should I Go? Choosing Between Urban and Suburban

therivardreport.com — I'm standing over the stove cooking while my husband mows the lawn outside. For a brief moment, it appears he's Ozzie. I'm Harriet. He works outside the home; I'm a stay-at-home mom. He brings home the proverbial bacon; I fry it up in the pan. Cleaning and household chores?

SicloVerde: Riding Bikes, Visiting Gardens For a Cause

therivardreport.com — Two things I enjoy, but don't do enough of - and should: 1) riding my bike downtown and 2) gardening. Actually, to be fair, I spend zero percent of my time gardening. The only plant with the unfortunate luck to be under my care is a fern-like thing that I've been torturing for a year or so in our kitchen.