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
Dallas native cancer patient loses SSI benefits after government questions her U.S. citizenship
A 59-year-old Dallas woman battling cancer and kidney disease is fighting to restore her benefits after the Social Security Administration abruptly halted them, claiming she is not a legal resident despite her lifelong U.S. citizenship
15-year-old charged with manslaughter in fatal shooting of 17-year-old in Southeast Dallas
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with manslaughter after allegedly fatally shooting a 17-year-old on Pruitt Avenue in southeast Dallas on Wednesday afternoon.
Texas man sentenced to life in prison for starving, beating his 6 children
A 28-year-old Princeton man was sentenced to life in prison for the brutal physical abuse and starvation of his six young children.
North Texas figure skating coach arrested on sexual assault charges
North Texas figure skating coach Benjamin Shroats has been arrested and charged with indecency with a child and sexual assault following an investigation into alleged inappropriate relationships with two of his athletes.
Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice sued by ex, accused of domestic violence
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is facing a new civil lawsuit in Dallas County alleging he repeatedly assaulted his former girlfriend over a two-year period.
North Texas parents alert police after discovering sex offender worked at private school
Parents at a Haslet private school are withdrawing their children and demanding leadership changes after discovering the pastor’s son, a registered sex offender, was employed on campus.
Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Dallas merchandise released: Where to buy gear
FIFA has officially launched its first line of Dallas-themed World Cup 2026 merchandise, marking a major milestone for North Texas as the city prepares to host nine matches and a semifinal at Dallas Stadium.
2 escape uninjured after boat bursts into flames on Lake Ray Hubbard
A nearby boater rescued two people after their vessel suddenly burst into flames on Lake Ray Hubbard Sunday afternoon.
2026 FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour in Texas: Schedule and how to get tickets
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour is bringing soccer’s most iconic prize to Texas this spring, offering fans in Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio a rare chance to see the original solid-gold trophy and participate in interactive fan festivals ahead of the summer tournament.
Texas ranks #2 in U.S. for Friday the 13th ‘bad luck’ odds, according to study
A new study based on five years of Google Trends data reveals that Texas ranks second in the nation for "Bad Luck Odds" due to a massive spike in superstition-related searches surrounding Friday the 13th.