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
Slocum Volunteer Fire Department mourns death of Fire Safety Chief
Dan Hernandez, Fire Safety Chief with the Slocum Volunteer Fire Department, died after suffering a medical emergency while responding to an emergency call, leaving his East Texas community mourning the loss of a dedicated public servant.
DEA seizes 66 pounds of meth and thousands of pills in North Texas drug raid
Three men face federal charges after a multi-month investigation in Abilene led to the seizure of firearms and dozens of pounds of meth, cocaine, and counterfeit pills.
Walmart to pay $13M to settle Texas investigation into delivery driver pay
Walmart is paying over $13 million to settle a Texas investigation alleging it shortchanged Spark gig drivers on customer tips and base pay, marking a massive win for the state's grocery delivery workers.
World Cup watch parties in North Texas go silent as U.S. bows out of tournament
The U.S. has a big opportunity on its hands in the World Cup Round of 16 against Belgium. Watch the crowd at FIFA Fan Festival Dallas react to all of tonight's big moments.
Off-duty firefighter rescues 9 people after boat capsizes in Alvarado
An off-duty firefighter is being credited with saving nine people, including resuscitating two trapped children, after a boat capsized in Alvarado on July 4.
Mexico fans fill FIFA Fan Festival Dallas as England advances to World Cup Quarterfinals
FIFA Fan Festival Dallas temporarily suspended operations because of lightning Sunday afternoon before reopening later as thunderstorms moved through North Texas.
Atlético Dallas buys women's pro soccer club Dallas Trinity FC
Atlético Dallas has acquired Dallas Trinity FC, bringing the city's women's professional team and its future men's USL Championship franchise under a single ownership group.
Moss Creek Lake temporarily closed by City of Big Spring, ahead of July 4th
The City of Big Spring has temporarily closed Moss Creek Lake effective immediately due to deteriorating conditions and a lack of maintenance resources, with no current timeline for reopening.
Remember Camp Mystic victim, Hadley Hanna, as family advocates for stronger camp safety standards
Nearly a year after 8-year-old Hadley Hanna died in the Camp Mystic flood, her parents are honoring her legacy by advocating for stronger camp safety while helping other children through the Hugs From Hadley Foundation.
Mabank Fire Chief killed while directing traffic at a Texas rodeo
Mabank Fire Marshal Charlie Woodard was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic outside a local rodeo on Saturday night, sparking an investigation into the fatal incident.