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
Texas awards $51 million in first round of Rural Texas Strong funding
Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Monday that Texas is awarding $51 million in federal funding to rural hospital districts and authorities as part of the state’s Rural Texas Strong initiative.
Houston man sentenced to 35 years in prison in smuggling case tied to fatal crash
A 26-year-old Houston man was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for his role in a cartel-linked human smuggling ring tied to a fatal 2022 Texas car crash.
No. 1 Texas Longhorns holds off No. 14 Tennessee Vols 20-17 in Knoxville
Top-ranked Texas stayed undefeated by holding off No. 14 Tennessee 20-17 behind two Raleek Brown touchdowns and a record-tying five-sack performance from edge defender Colin Simmons.
Airbnb invests $6.4 million in Austin affordable housing project
Airbnb announced a $6.4 million investment in an Austin housing development that is intended to help fund 201 affordable housing units as part of the company's new national housing initiative.
Texas proclaims Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day to honor late music legend
Texas Governor Greg Abbott proclaimed September 25, 2026, as "Dolly Parton Day" to honor the late country star's life and her contributions to early childhood literacy through the Imagination Library.
Gov. Abbott activates Texas emergency resources ahead of flood threat
Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources as heavy rain and flooding threaten parts of West Texas and the Texas Panhandle.
San Antonio woman gets over 13 years in federal prison for $595,000 fraud scheme
A San Antonio bookkeeper was sentenced to over 13 years in federal prison after stealing more than $595,000 from local businesses to fund DoorDash orders, Disney merchandise, and home remodels.
ICE agent shoots man in North Austin, victim hospitalized
A federal immigration agent shot and wounded a man in North Austin, prompting a joint investigation by Austin police, Texas Rangers and HSI.
TxDOT offering free car seat inspections for child passenger safety week
To raise awareness during Child Passenger Safety Week, TxDOT is offering free car seat inspections to help Texas parents correct common installation errors and protect young passengers.
Texas awarded $7.5 billion in federal funding for border security operations
Texas will receive $7.5 billion in federal funding to reimburse the state for taxpayer money spent on border security operations.