Joseph Rowe
Joseph Rowe is a member of the Texas Regional Digital Content team, reporting on statewide news.
Joseph joined the team in 2025 after spending two years a digital platform manager at The Weather Channel in Atlanta, Georgia.
Originally from Southern California, Joseph completed his high school education in Mansfield, Texas and graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. Upon completing his degree in Mass Communications in 2021, Joseph was recognized by the National Association of Collegiate Marketing Association (NACMA) for the best "Digital Video Segment" and best "Multi-platform Branding Campaign" regarding his work with SFA Athletics.
Joseph covers a wide range of topics from crime and safety, political news, sports, and weather.
The latest from Joseph Rowe
See over 750 Texas private schools that will be among first to get cash from state's new voucher program
Nearly 800 Texas private schools have signed up to begin accepting public money under Texas’ new education savings account program, according to a map released by the state comptroller’s office.
Texas offers $30,000 reward for suspect in State Commissioner shooting
The Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office is offering a reward of up to $30,000 for information leading to the arrest of a suspect named in the fatal shooting of a South Texas state commissioner.
Texas labor force hits record high in 2025 with over 146,000 jobs gained
According to a November 2025 report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Texas economy set new records for the number of Texans working and the size of the Texas labor force.
Red Raiders’ historic run ends in Orange Bowl shutout to Oregon in CFP Quarterfinal
The No. 4 ranked Texas Tech Red Raider offense was shut out in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal game against No. 5 Oregon Ducks at the Capital One Orange Bowl on Thursday.
Hyatt to pay $1.25M to settle Texas lawsuit over hidden "Junk Fees"
Hyatt settled a lawsuit for $1.25 million for hiding fees while marketing hotel rooms at prices that were not as advertised.
2025 Lone Star Coins, Gold Redback Notes debuted by Texas Bullion Depository
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced a new program, administered through the Texas Bullion Depository, that offers authorized commemorative precious metal products to investors and collectors.
Governor Abbott announces historic $1.4 billion investment for rural Texas hospitals
Texas is receiving a historic investment of $1.4 billion in federal funding over five years to help rural health care throughout the state, according to an announcement by Governor Greg Abbott.
SB 38: How a new property rights law changes the game for Texas renters
Senate Bill 38 is set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026, after Governor Greg Abbott signed it into law earlier this year as a way to defend property owners' rights.
Texas college football teams dominate 2025 bowl season with 9 bids
Nine FBS college football programs in Texas have a bid in notable bowl games this 2025 season. Two programs in the state made the 12-team College Football Playoffs. With Texas Tech enjoying their first round bye in the bracket, and Texas A&M losing in the first round of the playoffs.
Texas AG Ken Paxton unveils redesigned website for Crime Victim Services
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the launch of a redesigned, mobile-friendly website for the state’s Crime Victim Services Division to provide victims, advocates, and service providers with faster and safer access to essential resources.