San Antonio Report

The San Antonio Report is an online nonprofit news outlet founded in 2012 by Robert Rivard and Monika Maeckle, originally named the Rivard Report. The outlet provides general daily news for the area, published on its website, email newsletters, and via social media channels. As of May, 2025, the outlet announced it is merging operations with Texas Public Radio, but will maintain a separate news website. The San Antonio Report’s coverage includes government, local politics, and elections, health, education, public safety, and business. Reporting includes community features, such as regular coverage of local food and restaurants, as well as extensive coverage of community events including an events newsletter, and a variety of daily and weekly newsletters providing timely headlines and coverage of specific topics, such as elections. The outlet publishes civic guides, commentary, obituaries, and special features focused on unique local and community stories, including a series featuring local trails, an ongoing “Live like a local” feature, and resident essays showcasing specific neighborhoods. The San Antonio Report also hosts numerous events featuring community leaders and important local topics, such as candidates forums. The outlet also produces a podcast. The San Antonio Report’s revenue streams include advertising, reader support through a membership program, sponsored content, events and event sponsorships, and grant support. The publication has partnered with Report with Report for America.