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
Texas voters to weigh 10 propositions on the ballot in March 2026 Republican Primary
Texas Republican primary voters will weigh in on 10 non-binding ballot propositions this March to signal the party's legislative priorities on issues like property taxes, education, and state leadership.
Paxton rescinds Cornyn’s 2001 opinion to require social security numbers for Texas licenses
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has rescinded a 25-year-old legal opinion to require all occupational license applicants to provide a Social Security number, a move aimed at barring undocumented immigrants from professional work amid an intensifying 2026 primary clash with U.S. Senator John Cornyn.
Austin-area schools, districts earn spots on 2025 Texas Honor Roll
The 2025 Texas Honor Roll recognizes the top 15% of the state's schools and districts for high academic achievement and success in closing gaps for economically disadvantaged students.
Texas files lawsuit to ban CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood from operating in state
The State of Texas has filed a lawsuit seeking to ban CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood from the state, alleging they are designated terrorist organizations operating in violation of state law.
ERCOT ranked D- for Texas power grid planning, among nation's worst according to report
A new report has issued the Texas power grid a "D-" grade, citing ERCOT's failure to connect with neighboring states and a reactive planning approach that struggles to keep pace with soaring demand from data centers and industry.
Texas State Parks smash records with massive 2026 First Day Hike turnout
Texas State Parks set a national record on New Year’s Day 2026, with 12,835 participants logging over 28,000 miles to achieve record-high turnout for the fourth consecutive year.
Move over, Phil: Texas Groundhog Day traditions that are bigger and better
In Texas, animal-based forecasts come with a Lone Star twist, from armadillos and alligators to prairie dogs and more. In the Lone Star State, Groundhog Day isn’t just about shadows on the ground, it’s a community event.
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.