San Antonio artist Andy Villarreal could barely respond to questions about the loss of his wife and fellow artist Elizabeth Rodriguez. His grief was palpable in the few words he could muster.

Artist Joe R. Villarreal said yes right away when he was asked to serve as honorary grand marshal for this year’s Fiesta Flambeau Parade. In recent weeks, the 72-year-old's health began to ...

SAN ANTONIO — Though Joe Villarreal will be remembered first and foremost for his art that hangs in many a San Antonio restaurant, his brother says he was far from being just a painter.

SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio is remembering an artist whose work brought so much color and life to the west side. The family of Joe Villarreal says he died following health complications.

Read more about Villarreal, the art piece and Gregg Popovich in this ExpressNews.com article. Kolten Parker was the Digital News Editor at the San Antonio Express-News. During his two-year stint ...