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
State probes 2 Texas school districts over alleged ties to designated terrorist group
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating North Texas school districts for potential ties to the Islamic Games of North America following the state's designation of CAIR as a foreign terrorist organization.
Texas bans popular Chinese apps including Shein, Temu on state-issued devices
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has expanded a ban on Chinese-linked hardware, software, and AI tools, including major brands like Shein and Temu, across all state agencies to protect Texans' data from foreign exploitation.
Gov. Greg Abbott orders immediate H-1B visa freeze for Texas state agencies, universities
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered an immediate freeze on new H-1B visa petitions by state agencies and public institutions of higher education, citing concerns about abuse of the federal visa program and the need to prioritize jobs for Texas workers.
Texas Winter Storm: How to safely stay warm during winter storm power outages
As freezing temperatures across Texas could bring the possibility of power outages, residents are asked to stay safe when heating their homes during the Texas Winter Storm.
'Thankful to the jury': Ex-Uvalde school police officer speaks for first time after ‘not guilty’ verdict
Former Uvalde CISD officer Adrian Gonzales spoke in a press conference after being found not guilty on 29 counts of child abandonment in the trial for the Robb Elementary shooting.
Uvalde school shooting trial: Closing arguments
Both sides are expected to present closing arguments on Wednesday in the trial of Uvalde CISD officer Adrian Gonzales, after resting their cases on Tuesday.
Texas House Democrats fined over $9,000 each for 2025 quorum break
Texas House Democrats have been formally assessed over $9,000 each in fines and costs for their 2025 walkout, a penalty they must pay out-of-pocket as they prepare to legally challenge the GOP-led redistricting map that sparked the protest.
Uvalde school shooting trial: Both sides rest, Adrian Gonzales declines to testify
Testimony concluded on Tuesday as the defense rested its case without calling former officer Adrian Gonzales to the stand, shifting the high-profile trial toward closing arguments.
Texas students compete for $2,500 scholarships in environmental video contest
A statewide video contest by Take Care of Texas is now open for public voting, offering middle and high school students a chance to win college scholarships and camera gear for their environmental messages.