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
Border officers intercept 1,082 pounds of meth concealed in produce shipment
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than 1,000 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in a shipment of leeks, the agency said.
DEA begins issuing federal registrations to Texas medical marijuana dispensaries
Texas medical marijuana dispensaries are among more than 900 businesses nationwide moving into a new federal regulatory system that places certain state-approved marijuana activities under federal oversight.
Texas deploys emergency teams as heavy rain, flash floods threaten state
Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources ahead of heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding expected across parts of Texas beginning on Thursday.
CBP officers seize $290K worth of cocaine at Laredo Port of Entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials stated that officers seized 49.3 pounds of alleged cocaine valued at more than $290,000 during an inspection at the Laredo Port of Entry.
San Antonio man sentenced to 15 years in federal meth and heroin conspiracy
A San Antonio man was sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute at least 500 grams of methamphetamine.
Texas Oyster Season 2026: TPWD opens 10 coastal harvesting areas on Nov. 2
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will open 10 shellfish harvesting areas to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 2.
Texas DPS rescues 6 women from suspected illicit massage parlors in Bexar County
Texas DPS says six adult women were rescued following a human trafficking investigation at three suspected illicit massage businesses in Bexar County, Texas.
The Domain shooting: Man turns himself in after shooting victim, kidnapping another person
A 20-year-old was arrested and charged following a shooting near the Domain this past weekend, police said.
Gov. Abbott requests federal disaster tax relief for Texas flood victims after July
Gov. Greg Abbott asked the U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday, Oct. 15 to provide federal disaster tax relief to individuals and businesses affected by the severe storms and flooding in Texas on July 14.
Texas quail season opens Nov. 1 after survey shows strong populations
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says timely rainfall and favorable habitat conditions boosted bobwhite and scaled quail populations across much of the state, making for a quality hunting season.