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
USMNT defeats Australia 2-0 nearing closer to the World Cup knockout stage
The USMNT just secured a historic World Cup knockout spot with a 2-0 win over Australia, winning back-to-back tournament matches for the first time since 1930!
World Cup drone arrest leads to federal charges for flight over Dallas Stadium
A Honduran national faces up to three years in federal prison after flying an unregistered drone over Dallas Stadium during a restricted World Cup match window, sparking a major security crackdown that has already seen over 20 drones seized.
North Texas students escort World Cup stars onto pitch at Dallas Stadium
North Texas students got the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to escort World Cup stars onto the pitch in Arlington, with more local kids set to lead out teams for the next match!
18-year-old killed in Sweetwater police shooting after firing at patrol car, officials say
An 18-year-old man was fatally shot by police in Sweetwater, Texas, early Monday morning after allegedly firing at a patrol vehicle and fleeing on foot.
Krum ISD coach placed on leave after arrest on domestic violence charges
A Krum ISD teacher and coach has been placed on administrative leave following his arrest on domestic violence charges.
Terrell house fire injures firefighter, forces residents to evacuate
A house fire in Terrell, Texas, on Monday safely displaced two residents thanks to quick-thinking neighbors, but left one responding firefighter hospitalized from a heat-related medical emergency.
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to enter NFL Supplemental Draft amid NCAA, Big 12 legal battle
The Big 12 and the NCAA have escalated their legal battles to block Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby from playing following a massive college gambling scandal, just as reports surface that the quarterback plans to bypass the controversy entirely by entering the NFL supplemental draft.
Former Texas police officer sentenced to 300 days in jail after turning off body camera, abusing detainee
Former Cedar Hill police officer Donald Najee Mercer has been sentenced to 300 days in jail following a conviction for official oppression and abusing his power during a 2024 traffic stop.
1 dead after train collides with vehicle on DART tracks in Northeast Dallas, officials say
One person was killed and two train passengers suffered minor injuries Sunday after a vehicle crossed onto DART tracks and was struck by a Blue Line train in northeast Dallas.
1 arrested after crash leaves passenger in critical condition in Northeast Fort Worth
A passenger was critically injured after a pickup truck ran a red light and struck a sedan in Northeast Fort Worth on Sunday morning.