Joe Ashley
Digital Content Producer
Waco, Texas

Joe Ashley is a Texas native, coming from Conroe where he lived most of his life.
He enjoys following sports, specifically the Houston teams.
When he’s not watching sports, he likes to spend time with his family or friends.
He recently graduated from Sam Houston State University where he studied journalism.
While in college he freelanced for the local newspaper, The Huntsville Item.
He also worked for the school newspaper, the Houstonian.
Education
Updated: Apr. 5, 2025 at 7:11 PM CDT
|By Joe Ashley and Akim Powell
A 35-year-old man in Texas was arrested after allegedly intentionally spilling hot soup on his 67-year-old girlfriend, causing third-degree burns, according to authorities.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2025 at 2:23 PM CST
|By Joe Ashley, Danika Young and Emily Van de Riet
Five people were injured on a United Airlines flight from Missouri to Texas during severe turbulence Sunday night.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2025 at 12:55 PM CST
|By Joe Ashley and Andrew McMunn
School officials in Texas announced the closure of a school Wednesday due to an outbreak of flu.
Updated: Jan. 15, 2025 at 4:47 PM CST
|By Joe Ashley
Houston police identified the suspect as 56-year-old Robert Lee Davis III, also known as Sean Christopher Davis.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2025 at 12:45 AM CST
|By Joe Ashley, Tommy Witherspoon and Gray News staff
Authorities say an 18-year-old man shot and killed a man who was changing a tire in his driveway.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2024 at 9:39 PM CST
|By Joe Ashley and Jordan Gartner
Authorities say a man was shot and killed after driving his vehicle through a mall in Texas.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2024 at 7:14 PM CST
|By Joe Ashley and Akim Powell
A father in Texas is accused of intentionally setting his home on fire with his three children inside, according to authorities.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2024 at 10:57 AM CST
|By Joe Ashley and Akim Powell
A mother in Texas allegedly left her toddler home alone with 2 dogs so she could meet Hinge date out-of-town, according to authorities.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2024 at 12:52 PM CDT
|By Joe Ashley and Akim Powell
A former high school coach in Texas allegedly told authorities that it’s "God’s divine plan" for him to continue a relationship with a 15-year-old student.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 1:05 AM CDT
|By Joe Ashley and Gray News staff
The man was taken to the hospital in fair condition, according to police.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 7:50 PM CDT
|By Joe Ashley and Jordan Gartner
A zoo says a baby giraffe has died just days after its mother.




















