Josh Hinkle

A new executive director, #AccessFest26 and volunteering for an @IRE_NICAR committee! Big updates in my latest President’s Message. Watch the full video in this post, and read more here: bit.ly/4w0z9GK #IREforAll Questions? Email me: president@ire.org

Our @KXAN_News investigators have produced ten stories in the past few days surrounding catastrophic Texas flooding. Proud to work with this team, looking out for our community. Explore our latest: kxan.com/investigations #KXANinvestigates

A new edition of @KXAN_News’ Texas Politics Newsletter is out! Sign up for future editions: kxan.com/newsletters 📰 #txlege

I’m grateful for my entire @KXAN_News investigative team — and this talented journalist is the heart of that team! ❤️ Always ready to jump into action, endlessly encouraging others, consistently meeting challenges head-on and somehow still executing her stories with such strength and compassion — even during breaking news! Proud to work with my friend, @ArezowDoost, every day! Check out her report with @David_Barer & @rich1e_ from today’s catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill Country: bit.ly/3RBQ2Zz #KXANinvestigates

A new round of heavy flooding in Texas kept @KXAN_News investigators (and our whole newsroom) very busy the past few days, digging into safety measures put into place since last year’s deadly disaster. Our team will stay on it! Catch up on our latest: kxan.com/investigations #KXANinvestigates

Congrats to @KXAN_News’ newest investigator, @GraceReaderTV, for earning this quarter’s #SleuthHonor! Her persistence resulted in the release of new 911 calls from the deadly July 4, 2025, floods, bringing into focus changes Travis County officials made since the disaster. Check out her work and discussion on the process here: bit.ly/4vCDjnt 🔍 #KXANinvestigates

🔥 Got questions about IRE's future? Join IRE Board President @hinklej and Executive Director Jonathan Kealing for Office Hours on July 15. We'll talk about the future of IRE, #AccessFest26 and committee volunteer opportunities—and answer your questions live. Register: bit.ly/4aF4UN4

IRE stands in solidarity with the New York Times and its reporting team. We call on the Trump Administration to withdraw the subpoenas issued by the Dept of Justice. bit.ly/4fhsbX3

🚨IRE Board President @hinklej shares exciting news that Jonathan Kealing will be the organization’s new Executive Director starting July 27! 🎉 With his background as Chief Network Officer at the Institute for Nonprofit News — where he tripled membership and helped secure millions in funding — Jonathan is the perfect fit to lead us forward. His passion for investigative journalism aligns seamlessly with IRE’s mission. 👉 conta.cc/4h58yUk

🔎 @IRE_NICAR needs volunteers for committees! Members, help shape our future — sign up by July 24: bit.ly/4ydUL3V 🖊️🗒️ #IREforAll

A new episode of @KXAN_News’ State of Texas Podcast is out! LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/4wHWey8 🎧 #txlege

Join us every Sunday at 8:30am for @KXAN_News’ State of Texas! THIS WEEK: tinyurl.com/28a9aumc #txlege

A new edition of @KXAN_News’ Texas Politics Newsletter is out! Sign up for future editions: kxan.com/newsletters 📰 #txlege

Want to get involved with @IRE_NICAR? Volunteer for a committee by July 24: bit.ly/4ydUL3V #IREforAll

Watch my conversation with @kevibask, an update to @KXAN_News’ ongoing “A Hanging on Backbone Creek” investigation into the medical examiner system in Texas — this one about rapidly growing Williamson County. Thanks to @Lensmonkey and Dieter Mouchkatine for their work on this segment. WATCH: tinyurl.com/ytap9acn #KXANinvestigates

ICYMI: @KXAN_News’ @David_Barer #KXANinvestigates kxan.com/investigations…

Proud of our @KXAN_News investigative team, honored tonight with a national Sigma Delta Chi Award from @spj_tweets for continuing coverage of hundreds of hospital crashes over a decade. Grateful to work with @MattGrantKXAN, @hueyjayd & @Lensmonkey on dozens of stories that resulted in safety changes in Austin and awareness across Texas and the nation. MORE: kxan.com/preventing-dis… #KXANinvestigates

❓Got questions about IRE's future? Join Board President @hinklej and Executive Director @JKealing for July 15 Office Hours to discuss AccessFest26, committee volunteer opportunities and more. Bring your questions. Register: bit.ly/4aF4UN4 #Journalism #IRE