News, recognition and media resources from Live From The Southside.
This newsroom highlights significant company milestones, media coverage, civic recognition, awards and public-facing work connected to Live From The Southside and founder April Monterrosa. It is designed as a resource for media, community partners, organizations, conference planners and collaborators.
Live From The Southside at a Glance
Founded in San Antonio in 2020, Live From The Southside has grown into a magazine and multimedia company reaching audiences through digital publishing, magazine editions, newsletters, social media, video, radio and community partnerships.
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Live From The Southside connects businesses, nonprofits and organizations with engaged audiences through trusted local storytelling and integrated multimedia marketing.
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98.7% newsletter delivery rate | Serving readers across San Antonio and Texas while reaching audiences nationwide.
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Press & Media Coverage
Live From The Southside and founder April Monterrosa have been featured by local, regional, and national media for their work in publishing, business, community leadership, literacy, and storytelling.
Featured In
- San Antonio Express-News — Magazine gives student writers on San Antonio’s Southside a chance to see their stories in print
- San Antonio Express-News / Yahoo / MSN — April Monterrosa featured in “20 for 26”
- KSAT 12 — April Monterrosa and Latina youth authors honored by the Texas Legislature
- KLRN — KLRN celebrates local Latina leaders
- KSAT 12 — 20 Influential Latinos in San Antonio
- SA Live — April Monterrosa with Live From The Southside Magazine
- San Antonio Report — A new print magazine puts the spotlight on San Antonio’s South Side
- KSAT 12 — Live From The Southside and KSAT announce content partnership
- San Antonio Report — Where I Live: South San Antonio
Recognition & Honors
City of San Antonio Proclamation
Presented in 2025 in recognition of Live From The Southside’s fifth anniversary and service to San Antonio communities.
Bexar County Recognition & Alamo Flag
Presented by the Bexar County Clerk’s Office in 2025 in recognition of Live From The Southside’s fifth anniversary and community impact.
87th Texas Legislature Resolution
April Monterrosa was honored by the Texas Legislature in 2021 for leadership, community advocacy, empowering women and promoting literacy.
President’s Lifetime Achievement Award
April Monterrosa received the 2024 award recognizing exceptional volunteer service and community advocacy, including more than 10,000 hours of service.
Express-News • Yahoo • MSN
The Express-News “20 for 2026” profile was also distributed through Yahoo and MSN, extending the feature to national digital audiences.
KSAT 12 Influential Latina
Recognized by KSAT 12 as an influential Latina in San Antonio.
Additional Honors: 2025 Women in Leadership recognition, KSAT 12 Influential Latina recognition, the Hermana Award from the Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas – San Antonio, NAWBO San Antonio 2024 Rising Star Community Award, MySA/YourSA Community Leader recognition, and 2026 YourSA finalist recognition.
Founder & Publisher
April Monterrosa is the founder and publisher of Live From The Southside and host and executive producer of The April Monterrosa Show on KLMO 98.9 FM. She is an award-winning entrepreneur, writer, author, speaker and emcee with more than 20 years of experience in business and media.
Read April Monterrosa’s full biography →
Media Resources
For approved Live From The Southside logos, April Monterrosa headshots, biographies, audience information, and the current Marketing & Media Guide, contact our team.
Media & Interview Contact
For interviews, speaking opportunities, media inquiries, and partnership requests:
Live From The Southside
media@livefromthesouthside.com
210-362-8886