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
Sugar Land suspects recaptured following aggravated robbery and jail escape
Four suspects are back in custody and facing additional charges including attempted murder after allegedly robbing a Sugar Land CVS, fleeing from police, and later assaulting a jailer to briefly escape from custody.
First Day Hikes scheduled at Texas state parks to welcome 2026
Texas Parks and Wildlife offers Texans an opportunity to start 2026 off with First Day Hikes at a Texas state park.
Shaquille O’Neal offers support to Kemah Police Department's 7'3" tall cadet
Basketball icon Shaquille O’Neal stopped by the Kemah Police Department to offer encouragement to 24-year-old Jordan Wilmore after the 7'3" tall cadet fell short on the state exam by just one point. Wilmore says the support has given him new motivation as he prepares to take the exam again.
One killed in alleged shootout at north Harris County apartment complex
Authorities say two men got into an argument and shot at each other.
How much are 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets in Houston? Full price breakdown released
The 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket prices for Houston matches have been announced, revealing costs ranging from $140 to $700 for five group-stage and two knockout games, with Portugal, and potentially Cristiano Ronaldo, scheduled to play twice in the city.
11 year sentence for Houston meth dealer high-speed drug toss
A Houston man was sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison for possessing and attempting to distribute five kilograms of crystal meth following a high-speed police chase where he threw the drugs from his car.
Family wins $13M verdict after Houston police vehicle crash kills 75-year-old man
A Harris County jury held the City of Houston responsible for the death of Charles Payne in a 2021 crash involving a police car, awarding his family $13 million.
Suspect killed after stabbing officer in Downtown Houston
Houston police are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred downtown after a suspect reportedly stabbed an officer, who was then taken to the hospital.
This Texas mall ranks among longest mall walks in America
Houston's Galleria mall was ranked the third most walkable mall in the U.S. with 4.24 miles of walking distance, turning holiday shopping into a significant workout.
University of Houston's Pi Kappa Phi chapter shut down after alleged hazing
The University of Houston's Pi Kappa Phi chapter was permanently shut down by its national organization following an investigation into "deeply disturbing" hazing allegations involving physical abuse and hospitalization, with students involved now facing potential expulsion and criminal charges.