April Monterrosa Featured in San Antonio Express-News, Yahoo, and MSN

From South San Antonio to National Spotlight: A Growing Platform Gains Recognition

There are moments that reflect growth, and then there are moments that confirm it.

For Live From The Southside and its Founder & Publisher, April Monterrosa, this recognition marks both. Monterrosa was recently featured in the San Antonio Express-News as part of its “20 for 2026,” in a piece written by Rhyma Castillo. The story was further amplified through Yahoo and MSN, two major digital news platforms that distribute stories to millions of readers nationwide and globally, extending visibility far beyond San Antonio.

The feature offers a deeper look into Monterrosa’s journey, one shaped by resilience, discipline, and a clear sense of purpose. Raised on the South Side, she built her foundation early through family, work ethic, and a belief that success did not require leaving the community that raised her.

That perspective would later define her work.

Founded in 2020, Live From The Southside Magazine is a San Antonio–based lifestyle and travel media company headquartered in South San Antonio. What began during a time of uncertainty has evolved into a trusted connector and cultural champion—highlighting the people, businesses, nonprofits, and leaders who inspire, empower, and drive progress across the city and beyond.

Through strategic storytelling and multimedia distribution, the platform connects readers to meaningful resources, opportunities, and experiences while preserving heritage and encouraging growth. Its editorial coverage spans lifestyle, travel, automotive, education, entrepreneurship, and leadership, capturing both the everyday and the exceptional.

Today, the platform reaches tens of thousands of readers monthly and extends its voice across print, digital, radio, television, and live community events. Through partnerships with KSAT 12, SA Live, and KLMO 98.9 FM, including The April Monterrosa Show, its reach continues to grow across Texas and beyond.

This recognition holds meaning for South San Antonio, where the platform was built and remains headquartered. It reflects the strength of a community whose stories, culture, and leadership are gaining the visibility they deserve.

: April Monterrosa at The Greenline

At the same time, it represents something larger for the entire city and the surrounding areas. Live From The Southside has become a bridge, connecting communities, industries, and audiences across San Antonio while contributing to a broader narrative of growth, culture, and opportunity.

For clients and partners across Texas and at the national level, this moment reinforces trust. It signals alignment with a platform that is both deeply connected locally and increasingly recognized beyond it—offering storytelling that is intentional, credible, and rooted in real connection.

Beyond the publication, that work continues through initiatives such as the Southside Book Fair, Southside Market Days, youth writing and media programs, and literacy and financial literacy efforts. Through San Antonio Latina Legacy, a dedicated editorial initiative co-founded by Monterrosa, the platform continues to highlight leaders shaping the region’s future.

This recognition is not a peak. It is part of a larger trajectory, one defined by steady growth and a commitment to building something meaningful.

And as Live From The Southside continues to expand, its focus remains clear: to elevate stories that matter, connect communities, and create opportunities that extend far beyond where it started.

: Express News Team

For Partners & Collaborators

Live From The Southside Magazine continues to expand as a trusted multimedia platform headquartered in South San Antonio and recognized across the region, with recent features in the San Antonio Express-News and national visibility through Yahoo and MSN. This level of recognition reflects a brand that not only connects deeply with local communities across San Antonio and surrounding areas but also reaches broader audiences throughout Texas and beyond. For partners, this means alignment with a platform that delivers credibility, cultural relevance, and multi-platform storytelling—offering meaningful engagement with an audience that is both loyal and growing.

To partner with us, contact media@livefromthesouthside.com.