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
Man deported 3 times arrested near Texas border, faces 20 years in federal prison
A previously deported man with a child-injury conviction was arrested near Del Rio and faces up to 20 years in federal prison for illegal re-entry.
9 Texas colleges receive $2 million to provide free course materials
Texas is awarding over $2 million in grants to nine colleges to provide free digital textbooks for nursing, cybersecurity, and tech programs.
Texas back-to-school tax-free weekend begins: Here's what you should know
Texans can save on back-to-school shopping as early as Friday, as the state's annual Sales Tax Holiday returns for the weekend.
UIL state basketball tournament stays at Alamodome through 2028, open to future sites
UIL officials say the agreement to hold the Texas high school basketball state championships at the Alamodome runs through the 2028 state championships.
New Texas hunting and fishing license rules require valid ID for purchases
Under new Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) rules that took effect Monday, Texans and other customers ages 17+ must now show valid identification to purchase a recreational hunting or fishing license.
Texas halts power grid connections for new data centers over energy, water supply concerns
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state regulators to pause grid approvals for new data centers until a comprehensive audit on power and water usage is completed.
AMBER Alert canceled in Texas after San Antonio sisters located
Texas authorities canceled a statewide AMBER Alert after two girls who were reported abducted in San Antonio were found.
Texas man gets 12+ years in federal prison after Kik sting operation
A Laredo man has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison for coercing and enticing a minor.
TPWD pursuing 650-acre acquisition for new East Texas state park
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has confirmed it is pursuing acquisition of land in East Texas' Henderson County for a proposed new state park.
Texas forces Discord to implement UK-style age verification and safety rules
Texas and Discord have agreed to a temporary injunction requiring the platform to roll out its UK-standard age verification and teen safety features to Texas users within 90 days as a state lawsuit against the company proceeds toward a 2027 trial.