Live from the Southside is pleased to announce the continued growth of its literacy initiative, now supported by Lone Star National Bank and the San Antonio River Authority.

Get ready for an unforgettable culinary experience at the Taste of the Neighborhood event, which will be held on Oct. 20.

In San Antonio, we are fortunate to witness the impactful contributions of many Hispanic individuals who continue to shape and inspire our community.

Spend some time in south San Antonio with your loved one.

We’re thrilled to introduce Chelsea Braun, Live From The Southside Magazine’s newest concert photographer!

The San Antonio Missions Historical Park has a fresh look with brand-new interpretive signs!

Eriberto “Bert” Lopez is an operations manager at one of the largest steel manufacturers in the U.S. but his true passions are filmmaking and acting.

San Antonio’s family- and pet-friendly spot, Brooster’s Backyard Icehouse, has announced its much-anticipated reopening.

Eriberto “Bert” Lopez is an operations manager at one of the largest steel manufacturers in the U.S. but his true passions are filmmaking and acting.

Last weekend, The April Monterrosa Show debuted a special series dedicated to Latinos in country music on KLMO 98.9.

Veronica Orosco puts a big focus on the Southeast Side of community involvement.

San Antonio Warriors won against the Texas Red Raiders with a final score of 20-18 last month.

From her formative years as a Palo Alto Elementary Ram to her current role as a South San Bobcat, Judith has traversed the educational landscape with grace and purpose, culminating in a full-ride scholarship to Columbia University.

A list of South Side libraries and what they offer to the community.

Sylvia Gonzalez alleged the city of Castle Hills had arrested her on a minor charge in retaliation for criticizing the city manager.

Ben Godina and his partner, Amanda Casanova, are taking action to ensure the older community stays cool.

Karol G made history at the 2024 Billboard Women in Music awards ceremony.

Mitchell Lake Audubon Center is excited to announce its inaugural Wellness Weekend event in collaboration with Live From the Southside, Latino Outdoors, and REACH Peer Support.

Boxing enthusiasts can eagerly anticipate a thrilling new era in San Antonio’s boxing history.

The Brooks Green Loop, a transformative project aiming to link Salado Creek to the San Antonio Mission Reach via the Brooks campus, has recently received approval from the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) Transportation Policy Board.

Texas A&M Aggie Marc Anthony Mendiola, a proud South Side native and graduate of South San ISD, is kindling the holiday season in San Antonio with the “Joyful Generations Giveback.” Fueled by a passion for community service and a dream cultivated in his dorm room in Valencia, Spain, Mendiola is on a mission to bring joy and support to the heart of San Antonio.

Project Destiny aims to connect the younger generation with Destiny’s music while serving as a valuable network for these young individuals and their future endeavors.

Going to law school or becoming an attorney remains a challenge for Latinas, who make up only a small percentage of attorneys. St. Mary’s Law School wants to combat that statistic with the Lawtina Networking Summit.

In a heartfelt tribute to honor a courageous athlete, Palo Alto College proudly announces the Paloween Hustle 5k/10k Run in Honor of Samantha Tapia, scheduled for Oct. 21, 2023.

From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to honor the rich tapestry of cultures and the invaluable contributions of Hispanic and Latino individuals in our South Side community.

KLMO 98.9 FM has launched a new show, the “April Monterrosa Show."

For Hispanic Heritage Month, a company in San Antonio is highlighting, connecting and celebrating LatinX founders in tech.

“Tamale Season,” directed by Isaac Rodriguez, tells the story of a family-owned tamale shop fighting for survival against a health food tamale empire.

Join On Par Junior Clinic for the first week at Mission del Lago Golf Course this Saturday.

Join Casa Guipzot in partnership with Live from the Southside for the first annual Vinos & Tacos Festival on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the beautiful Mitchell Lake Audubon Center.

Join Casa Guipzot in partnership with Live from the Southside for the first annual Vinos & Tacos Festival on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the beautiful Mitchell Lake Audubon Center.

Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt as “Ladies Night of Comedy” presents an unforgettable evening of humor featuring the sensational headliner Michelle Cantu in her Southtown debut.

An inaugural National Latina Day luncheon in San Antonio, Latinas con Fuerza, will take place on Aug. 21 at Embassy Suites by Hilton at Brooks starting at 11:30 a.m.

Mitchell Lake Audubon Center is excited to partner with Live From the Southside magazine to encourage San Antonio residents to get outside on the South Side with up to four free entry tickets per visit for San Antonio residents with discount code SouthsideSummer23, starting July 1 through Aug. 31.

The Vineyard & Hops Yard is part of Palo Alto's Viticulture and Enology program.

“LatinTalks” is a series of talks and conversations where local leaders share their answers and solutions to challenges and adversities they once faced. This year's event will take place at UTSA's Main Campus.

Live from the Southside Magazine, a publication for the South Side of San Antonio, is pleased to announce the expansion of its reach by adding a national travel section to its monthly print and online editions.

The Lady Bobcats from South San Antonio High School have had an impressive softball season, going undefeated in district play and winning both the bi-district and area championships.

Mitchell Lake Audubon Center is excited to bring back Migratory Bird Fest as we celebrate spring migration with a free, family-friendly community festival. This annual event will take place on Saturday, March 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Taco fanatics unite! If you are a taco lover, you want to take advantage of the inaugural Taco Fest at Rancho 181, located at 13514 US 181.

Feb. 22 is National Margarita Day!

Known as the San Antonio Four at the time, the Latina lesbians whose 1998 sexual assault convictions were thrown out in 2016 and their records expunged, are trying to help do the same for a gay Apache convicted in the 1981 murder of a Catholic priest in Odessa.

Chona E was inspired to bring the first comedy show to her South Side community. On Friday, Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m., the inaugural comedy event “Love to Laugh” will be held at B&N Sports Bar at 3705 Roosevelt Ave.

San Antonio surely likes to include tamales in their holiday festivities but the Southside of San Antonio definitely has a special love for them.

50 years ago, Dr. Norma Martinez Rogers was the lone Latino on the graduation stage. Today she's leading thousands into the nursing field.

The building that now houses the café, named Cuba 1918, was built in 1918 in what is now known as the historic Quintana neighborhood.

Mission Crafts Chandlery opened San Antonio’s first candle pour “bar” located in Southtown’s historic King William Neighborhood at 1010 S. Flores St.

The Fin Addict Angler Foundation was created and resides on the South Side of San Antonio. It is a nonprofit organization that aims to bring people in our communities back to the great outdoors by combining an appreciation for the sport of fishing with respect for one of our greatest natural resources – water.

The clinic was opened because Dr. Melhem Dandan, MD, sensed the need for medical services in the area.

Made Local SATX has officially launched. The online store highlights independent artists/makers and local small businesses with a primary focus on art, music, handmade crafts, and food.

The South Side born and raised comedian Joanna Estrada sold out her first two back-to-back shows as a headliner in her hometown.

The first Latina military pilot is receiving a huge honor at the National Hispanic Heritage Awards in Washington, D.C., on Saturday.

A full food truck park with a bar and playground is coming to the Calaveras Lake area.

The first-ever San Antonio Country Music Festival is coming to the South Side!

The Birthplace at Texas Vista Medical Center is hosting the second-annual New Beginnings Community Baby Shower and Family Resource Fair on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

South Side born and raised and Southside ISD alumni Savannah Votion will be premiering her new music video to her single “Exclusiva” this month at Brooster’s Backyard Icehouse.

Wellness in the Park is a free community event to promote healthy lifestyles and support surrounding small businesses in the health and wellness industry.

Texas Revolution was built from the ground up, and they had support from family and friends. What sets them apart from other programs is their expectation from the parents and athletes.

Garza, a civil rights attorney from Brownsville, beat former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski during Tuesday’s primary runoff and will face the Republican nominee in the general election. A Democrat has not led the Texas attorney general’s office since 1994.

Chilaquiles, carnitas, aquas frescas + Mother’s Day gifts!

The May 7 event will feature a car show and a salsa contest; food trucks, vendors will be on site at Mission County Park

Rallies were held in cities across the U.S. including here in San Antonio for Melissa Lucio, a death row inmate facing execution on April 27th. Supporters argue the mother of 14 is innocent.

Celebrate Women's History Month by visiting, The Makers Batch: Hidden Stories of the Women Artisans of San José Potteries. This unique exhibit is curated by San Antonio’s own Mission Crafts Chandlery.

The Food Forest will help provide a source of fresh local food, environmental sustainability, wellness, and connections to our flourishing South Side community.

Spoiler Castillo Boxing Academy (SCBA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support families and the youth of our community by educating, empowering, mentoring and enabling every individual to be exemplary citizens through a structured athletic program. Their program also educates each participant on how to be stewards of their community and ambassadors of dedication and perseverance.

Taste of the Southside 2022 is an opportunity to experience the culture, food, art and music of San Antonio’s vibrant South Side.

Students on San Antonio’s South Side have an opportunity to be featured in a new writers program, Live From The Southside magazine announced Tuesday.

Why travel out of town to the Hill Country for a market day when there will be one in your own South Side neighborhood?

Are you ready for the biggest baby shower on the South Side? It takes a village to raise a child, and a village is coming together for this community event!

When it comes to Hispanics and Latinos, there’s a term that continues to bring up a lot of discussion: Latinx. A local professor explains the term.

Are you loco for fideo loco? The fourth annual Fideo Loco Festival is excited to bring this year’s event to the South Side on Nov. 6 from noon-4 p.m. at Farwest San Antonio at 2502 Pleasanton Road.

Southside girls athletic director and head basketball coach Jessica Cardenas remembers her roots and enjoys being a Latina roll model.

Like fishing? Or have you always wanted to learn? Don’t miss out on the next family, fishing, & friends event on Saturday, September 4.

In part one of the recent Tejano Moments series, we talked to KSAT12 reporter Jessie Degollado, who shared a little about her journey into journalism as a Latina. Now, she is giving a few words of advice to young women who have interest in the field.

Jessie Degollado is a Latina role model and a face you have seen on-air for decades at KSAT12.

The pandemic put a strain on many this past year, including non-profit organization Rosie's Gracious Heart. The non-profit serves the southside of San Antonio’s special needs community by providing food, clothing, hygiene, and school supplies when there is a need.

A governor of a southern Italian region has banned farm work under the afternoon sun on particularly hot days following the death of a migrant who felt ill while toiling in the fields.

House Resolution 86 mentions several contributions made to the local community by Monterrosa, including her effort “to be a positive role model and a source of encouragement to others,” creating a group “to empower, support, and educate women in an environment of mutual respect and acceptance” and promoting literacy among young people.

Here is a list of South Side San Antonio Fiesta 2021 events you can enjoy with the family.

Here is a list of South Side San Antonio Fiesta 2021 events you can enjoy with the family.

Coco Bliss has a full menu of healthy freshly-squeezed juices, smoothies, and acai bowls.

The San Antonio River and the creeks of San Antonio are consistently saturated with garbage due to runoff from storms and high pedestrian activity along their paths.

What started out as celebration for International Women’s Day last year before Covid hit, has now become the first women’s group on the Southside of San Antonio. AdThe group originally began on Facebook to connect women in the South San Antonio area for networking and new friendships. “I started the group for women who didn’t have friends to hang out with or get business advice from. Wonderfully Wise Women (WWW) is a female empowerment group that is about supporting women of all ages, races, sizes, styles, and sexual preference for personal growth and networking for business. AdTo join the Wonderfully Wise Women group, search for it on Facebook.

The May 16 book fair will showcase up to 20 authors who will be autographing and selling their books. A kid’s writing contest will be held to encourage kids to write and share their stories.

Southside Independent School District, community businesses, and the Scooby Van of San Antonio are providing “Little Libraries” to rural areas on the South Side. The Southside ISD Career & Technical Education students installed six little libraries on the grounds of local businesses in their neighborhoods. Community members are also encouraged to donate books to the little libraries at any of the locations. The Scooby Van of San Antonio is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that promotes literacy & creates excitement about reading, bringing communities together through literacy. Southside ISD Career & Technical Education students installed six little libraries at local South Side businesses.

Former Air Force Base– Established as Brooks Field, in December of 1917, an Army Air Corps installation, it is one of the oldest facilities in the U.S. Air Force. In 1947, the name changed to Brooks Air Force Base and in 2002, it was renamed Brooks City Base. The Air Force Base closed on September 30, 2011, and in 2017, Brooks City Base was renamed Brooks. 3 Lodging Options– For those weary travelers, Brooks offers 3 options- – For those weary travelers, Brooks offers 3 options- Embassy Suites at Brooks Hotel & Spa, Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express & Suites. As part of Fiesta San Antonio, The Greenline at Brooks plays host to Chanclas Y Cervezas in April.

Southside born and raised and Miss Plus San Antonio 2020 People’s Choice winner Melissa Torres has been selected to represent the great state of Texas and the plus-size community by competing in the national pageant Miss Plus America taking place in Louisville, Kentucky on March 27. AdOut of the 10 largest cities in Texas, and over 40 ladies competing, Melissa was chosen to represent Texas. Roxanne Quintero, founder and pageant director for Miss Plus San Antonio, called on San Antonio residents to join in “congratulating, supporting, and wishing her all the luck in the world to bring that title home.”Ad“I am honored that Melissa has been selected for such an amazing competition and will also be representing our organization and the mission of Miss Plus San Antonio,” Quintero said. We are so proud of her”, said April Monterrosa, Director of Communications for Miss Plus San Antonio and Editor in Chief of Live from the Southside Magazine. Melissa Torres, Miss Plus San Antonio and Miss Plus Texas 2020.

The local nonprofit Scooby Van of San Antonio has expanded with a South Side chapter to influence more reading and connect children in the community with learning opportunities and events. Brooster’s Backyard Icehouse (815 Pleasanton Rd, San Antonio, TX 78214) will be the book drop off station and the first Scooby Van “Little Library” station. Join the Southside Chapter of the Scooby Van of San Antonio to celebrate the launch of the Little Free Library at Brooster’s Backyard Icehouse on Saturday, December 26, 2020, at 4pm – 7pm, there will also be free books and Scooby snacks for the kids. This is the first of many Little Free Library launches in the Southside community sponsored by the Scooby Van of San Antonio. For more information and/or how you can team up with the Scooby Van of San Antonio Southside chapter, contact: media@southsidesanantonio.comScooby Doo van (Live From the Southside)Do you know of someone or something on the South Side that deserves some news coverage?

Live From the Southside magazine and KSAT.com have formed a content-sharing partnership in an effort to elevate community voices and news coverage of the South Side. “This partnership is going to be so great for my Southside community! It’s also overwhelming to see my childhood dream come to life and being the first Latina to launch a publication in my own Southside community,” said April Monterrosa, editor-in-chief and founder of the magazine. “I have worked really hard to utilize my influence and Live from the Southside magazine to bring awareness to all the positive things happening in my community, our Southside culture, and all the wonderful people doing and creating amazing things. “Our partnership with Southside Magazine gives us a new way to reach folks who live, work, and raise their families on the south side of San Antonio.

While appointing Sonia Sotomayor as a justice for the Supreme Court in 2009, then-President Barack Obama caught a few people by surprise when he said, “Some say Judge Sotomayor saved baseball.”

SAN ANTONIO – KSAT12′s Erica Hernandez joins GMSA@9 to discuss a new San Antonio initiative that looks to increase the number of Latina voters. According to Pew Research, Latinos are expected for the first time to be the nation’s largest racial or ethnic minority in a U.S. presidential election, with a record 32 million projected to be eligible to vote. Despite that statistic, the number of Latinos registered to vote is still far below the 60 million Latinos who live in the country. To view the video, click above.