Josh Hinkle

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Our project on Lady Bird Lake drownings took us across the country to find a solution. KXAN Director of Investigations and Innovation @hinklej shares more about turning serial killer speculation into a multi-platform investigative project.

How is increased immigration enforcement impacting Texas schools? | Inside the Investigation kxan.com/investigations…

NEW: @KXAN_News’ @MattGrantKXAN #KXANinvestigates (thanks, @GraceReaderTV for the assist!) kxan.com/investigations…

Our journalists filed hundreds of open records requests for our investigative project "A Hanging on Backbone Creek." Investigative Producer @David_Barer recounts getting some redacted records back in interesting ways.

Thank you to the wonderful Julie Jones for inviting me back to The @NPPA Workshop to serve on faculty for #Y63! Such an amazing event. Appreciate her leadership and the team she’s built here!

#ICYMI | The KXAN Investigates team gave college students and true-crime fans an inside look at our award-winning reporting. From data analysis to conducting emotional interviews about sensitive topics, our team revealed behind-the-scenes details of building an investigation. Watch the full discussion now: kxan.com/investigations…

What a great writer’s workshop with these two at The @NPPA Workshop! ✍️

So much fun presenting with Tawanda Scott Sambou on “Emerging Platforms” at The @NPPA Workshop #Y63!

NEW: @KXAN_News’ @MattGrantKXAN & @Lensmonkey #KXANinvestigates kxan.com/investigations…

Explore @KellyWileyNews’ original @KXAN_News investigation on this topic with @Lensmonkey & @cadamsKXAN: kxan.com/investigations…

NEW: @KXAN_News’ @KellyWileyNews #KXANinvestigates kxan.com/investigations…

Investigative Reporter @ArezowDoost describes the moment one of her team members, @hinklej, approached a former “suspect” in a missing persons case at her home after several attempts to contact her before that moment. KXAN soon left when that woman threatened to "bear arms" if they didn't get off her property, demonstrating the risks journalists might face — and should plan for — during an investigation.

NEW: @KXAN_News’ @hueyjayd #KXANinvestigates kxan.com/investigations…

Do you want to be part of journalism that actually makes a difference? Join @KXAN_News Investigates! We’re looking for an experienced investigative multi-skilled journalist. APPLY: bit.ly/4sSZPrk QUESTIONS: Josh.Hinkle@kxan.com #KXANinvestigates

A new episode of @KXAN_News’ State of Texas Podcast is out! LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE: tinyurl.com/mryc2b5b 🎧 #txlege

Join us every Sunday at 8:30am for @KXAN_News’ State of Texas! THIS WEEK: tinyurl.com/t3v7hxjb #txlege

ICYMI: KXAN Investigates LIVE! This week, @KXAN_News partnered with @UTAustin’s Moody College of Communication to showcase some of our team’s “true crime” investigative projects for hundreds of students, journalists and members of the public! Watch now: bit.ly/4d6cT87

My latest for @KXAN_News on Austin’s recent mass shooting: tinyurl.com/42t88knb #KXANinvestigates

Honored @KXAN_News’ Undocumented project is the only local station in the country named a national finalist for the @ABAesq’s Silver Gavel Award! Congrats to the other finalists: bit.ly/4shi49C. Explore our team’s work: kxan.com/undocumented

What an awesome night! Nearly 500 registered for KXAN Investigates LIVE at @UTAustin! So many great questions from the public & students about @KXAN_News’ work, internships & more! Thanks to our Moody College partners & my collaborators for bringing this event to the community!