Joseph Rowe
Joseph J. 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 as 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 with a B.S. in Mass Communications with a focus in Broadcast Journalism and Advertising/PR from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. Joseph continued his educational journey by earning his M.S. in Digital and Social Media Communication at the University of West Georgia.
During his time at Stephen F. Austin State University, Joseph helped start the digital and social media presence fo the SFA Athletics program. He 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
Nidal Hasan’s Fort Hood execution set for Dec. 3 by firing squad
President Donald Trump has approved the execution by firing squad of Nidal Malik Hasan, who was convicted in the 2009 mass shooting at Fort Hood in Texas. The execution is scheduled for Dec. 3 at Fort Hood, according to acting Army Secretary Adam Telle.
6 arrested, 31 potential victims identified in North Texas labor trafficking bust
Six people were arrested following the three-month investigation into suspected human labor trafficking in Johnson County.
New Longview ISD Esports arena to train students for tech and media careers
Longview ISD has announced the opening of a new e-sports arena designed to give students experience in competitive gaming, digital media and live event production.
Viral World Cup fan Freddy set to attend Red River Rivalry game in Dallas
Freddy, the German soccer fan who went viral during the 2026 FIFA World Cup for documenting his trip through the United States, is coming to North Texas for college football's Red River Rivalry game.
State Fair of Texas extends free student ticket validity through Oct. 18
Officials for the State Fair of Texas announced that free admission tickets distributed to students from pre-K through eighth grade will be valid on any day of the State Fair of Texas through Oct. 18, including the final two weekends.
Man arrested after firing shots during Lake Worth welfare check
Lake Worth Police Chief, Tim Mabry, gives the latest on a welfare check that turned to shots fired in the 4000 block of Canyon Trail.
Denton barbershop owner admitted recording women in restroom, affidavit says
The owner of a Denton barbershop admitted placing a cellphone in the business' women's restroom to record people, including a female employee, according to a police affidavit.
2 extradited to U.S. on charges of drugging minors with THC gummies during smuggling scheme
Two Mexican nationals were arraigned in federal court after being extradited from Mexico to face charges of smuggling unaccompanied migrant children into the United States.
Irving couple convicted in $9.5 million investment fraud scheme
An Irving couple was convicted in federal court of conspiring to commit wire fraud after prosecutors said they defrauded more than 700 investors of at least $9.5 million.
Richardson residents protest loud, low-flying Amazon delivery drones
Residents in a Richardson neighborhood are pushing back against Amazon's Prime Air delivery service, raising concerns over constant noise, low-altitude flights, and a lack of regulatory intervention.