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.

April Monterrosa is the new chief of marketing for the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) High School Mentorship Program.

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

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

East Central Independent School District proudly announced Joette Barnes’ appointment as its new chief instructional officer.

Fiesta time is just around the corner! While many flock to downtown and other parts of town for the festivities, some prefer to stay in our vibrant South Side neighborhood. Here’s a list of exciting Fiesta 2024 events happening in the South Side and in Southtown San Antonio that you can enjoy with the family.

The goal of the conservation action center is to create a place where children can learn about the environment, visitors can enjoy birdwatching, and birds have a safe place to stop along their migration journey.

The event is from 6 - 10 p.m. at the Mission Marquee Plaza

The festival’s primary goal is to raise critical funds to support education programs and break generational cycles in the Southside community.

The free event is happening on April 8 at Alamo Beer Company.

Love the missions? Mark your calendars for the City of San Antonio World Heritage Office Festival happening Sept. 8-12, 2021.

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

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.

What is a Little Free Library? A Little Free Library is a literary resource powered by and for the community. You can take a book or you can leave a book.

Texas represent! And, that’s exactly what these two beauty queens from the South Side of San Antonio did at the nationally recognized Miss Plus America pageant in Louisville, Kentucky.

Sweet, spicy, sour, fruity - a little bit of everything is bubbling over the top of the cup of this menu item from the Chamoy Dreams snack truck.

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.

SA Live teams up with Live from the Southside Magazine to bring us one of Taco Haven Steves Ave.'s most popular dishes, the "Ralphie Special."

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.

AdAbout Arbol de la Vida: Memorias Y Voces de la TierraThe Arbol de la Vida: Memorias Y Voces de la Tierra is a piece of public artwork by artist Margarita Cabrera and members of the San Antonio community. AdThe Arbol de la Vida: Memorias Y Voces de la Tierra sculpture was commissioned by the San Antonio River Foundation. The Mission Espada was established in 1690 and is the southern-most mission of the 4 missions of the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (Mission Concepcion, Mission San Jose, Mission San Juan Capistrano and Mission Espada). About Arbol de la Vida: Memorias Y Voces de la Tierra FundingThe sculpture was commissioned by the San Antonio River Foundation. Additional funding for the sculpture project came from the San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture and the San Antonio Parks & Recreation Department.

SAN ANTONIO – Looking for a family-friendly spot with snacks and drinks that have that puro San Antonio flavor? You can keep up with all the icehouse’s offerings on its Facebook page. It’s only one of a few places that serves them, so what goes into each shot is a bit of a mystery. But with plenty of chamoy and Chinese candies, they’re certainly worth a try. Stay tuned for more of our monthly Live from the Southside featured businesses on SA Live.

SAN ANTONIO – From people making a difference to places to visit, Live from the Southside Magazine is all about highlighting a community that doesn’t normally get that recognition. “Owning my own publication was a childhood dream,” editor-in-chief of Live from the Southside Magazine April Monterrosa said. Bella Cortez, April Monterrosa and Ruby Cortez share the same passion for writing and entrepreneurship. One of them just launched a book recently.”AdThe magazine does have four children writers, contributing articles, including Bella Cortez. You can find Bella and Ruby’s crafts at pop-up markets, just follow Live from the Southside Magazine on Instagram for updates.

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.

During today's inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. SAN ANTONIO – Editor’s note: This story was published through a partnership between KSAT and Live From the Southside, a new local- and Latina-owned magazine that works to improve & expand community relationships through promoting events, stories and businesses. Today, our South Side San Antonio community beamed with pride as we watched McCollum High School graduate Jeremy McBride (Class of 1997) perform at the 2021 inauguration. A huge congrats to you, Jeremy, on all your accomplishments and know that you’re an inspiration to your South Side community. 15 hidden gems on San Antonio’s South SideMiss Plus San Antonio wins Miss Plus Texas, advances to nationalsFlaco Jimenez’s former food truck ‘Tacos Jimenez’ revived by son, will open on South Side next week

Here are some cool spots on the Southside of San Antonio worth checking out. The City of San Antonio was established in May 1718, when Father Antonio de Olivares and a group of Payaya Indians, built The Alamo Mission (originally known as the Mission San Antonio de Valero) and the Spanish fort known as Presidio San Antonio de Bexar. South Side San Antonio was promoted as a township in 1916. A 3.2-acre landscaped pathway, opened in March 2018, that connects the 4 San Antonio Missions and also features a site-wide water catchment system. Mission Espada was established in East Texas in 1690, Mission Concepcion and Mission San Juan were both set up in East Texas in 1716 and Mission San Jose was set up in San Antonio in 1720.

David Fernandez has dedicated his food truck in his friend's memory by naming the food truck Maximo’s Grill and incorporating his image into the logo. Max Escobedo was a well-known member of the South San community as a beloved son, brother, friend, and coach. Prior to his death, Max had expressed his desire to own a food truck and even worked a few food trucks prior to his passing. Fernandez dedicated the truck in memory of Max by naming the food truck Maximo’s Grill and incorporating his image into the logo. “The idea is to have a place for local food trucks to sell their food,” he shared.

Meet the South Side’s 11-year-old entrepreneur, Bella Cortez. She is the co-owner of the Crafty Cortez Sisters, a crafts and accessory business that she started with her younger sister, Ruby this past August. AdThe Crafty Cortez Sisters became the first kid-owned business from the South Side to sell at The Magik Theatre. Ruby (left) and Bella Cortez show off some of the items they sell through their business, the Crafty Cortez Sisters. You can support the Crafty Cortez Sisters and follow their journey on Facebook and Instagram!

Approximately 20 years ago, Jimenez was the original owner of Tacos Jimenez food truck and has now handed down the torch to his son, Leonardo Jimenez III. On January 7, Tacos Jimenez is coming to the South Side of San Antonio, Texas. Tacos Jimenez will specialize in traditional Mexican food from Monterrey as a tribute to his mother Adela Jimenez who has roots there. The elder Jimenez has gone on record to give the new and improved Tacos Jimenez food truck his blessing and is looking forward to doing all he can to assist the new venture succeed. 10 things you should know about Brooks on San Antonio’s South SideMiss Plus San Antonio wins Miss Plus Texas, advances to nationals

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.

Several area businesses and volunteers teamed up to hand out hundreds of toys and bikes to families in more than 200 vehicles. Several area businesses and volunteers teamed up to hand out hundreds of toys and bikes to families in more than 200 vehicles. The toy drive had over 600 toys (bikes included) to give away and over 700 children showed up. Several area businesses and volunteers teamed up to hand out hundreds of toys and bikes to families in more than 200 vehicles. Several area businesses and volunteers teamed up to hand out hundreds of toys and bikes to families in more than 200 vehicles.

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 San Antonio Street Art Initiative is a nonprofit charity that supports artists through career development programming and economic development through community beautification projects. Arriving on the scene in November 2018, The San Antonio Street Art Initiative (SASAI) manages a vibrant schedule of producing exciting mural art that represents unparalleled quality and memorable experiences. Endearingly titled “We Love Our Southside”, this colorful mural is the first of others to launch as part of San Antonio Street Art Initiative’s Southside Mural Project. “It has been such a joy to contribute mural art to San Antonio, especially with a contemporary twist. You haven’t seen anything yet!”Artist calls have been live since August and are announced on the San Antonio Street Art Initiative’s Instagram at @SanAntonioStreetArt.

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?

The San Antonio Missions National Historical Park was designed to protect and preserve four Spanish frontier missions: Mission Concepcion, Mission San Jose, Mission San Juan Capistrano and Mission Espada. Here are some really great reasons to check out the San Antonio Missions on the South Side. Mission San José at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (Live From the Southside)Mission San Juan CapistranoMission San Juan Capistrano was built in East Texas in 1716 and was later moved to San Antonio in 1731. Mission San José at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (Live From the Southside)By bus, VIVA Bus Line 40, also known as the VIVA Missions Route, has stops at all 4 Missions. By taxi, San Antonio Taxi is one of San Antonio’s largest taxi service and Yellow Cab is owned by the Greater San Antonio Transportation Company, San Antonio’s largest taxi service.

SAN ANTONIO – Editor’s note: “Unheard: Stories from the Alamo City” is a KSAT feature that gives our viewers the chance to tell their unique stories. Since then her following has grown on her social media platforms and led to the development of the Live From the Southside Magazine. The monthly magazine features contributing writers, is about 60 pages, and includes personal stories, South Side culture and food. “I hope they (visitors) come and see all of our hidden gems here because we do have a lot of pretty spots on the South Side,” Monterrosa said. Related:‘Spirits more normal than the regular world’: San Antonio psychic-medium talks about connecting with spirits‘You have to find humor in dark situations’: San Antonio comedian discusses battle with cancer, Hispanic heritage‘People want things that represent them’: San Antonio artist find success with Latinx merchandise

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.