Josh Hinkle

My latest @IRE_NICAR President’s Message: Leadership updates, Board election voting and #IRE26 one month away! Read the full message: bit.ly/4eTnh3Y #IREforAll

Texas Association of Broadcasters to present KXAN with ‘Station of the Year’ award kxan.com/news/local/tex…

We’re proud to welcome investigative journalism powerhouses Carol Leonnig and Hannah Natanson for a special keynote conversation on Friday, June 19 at IRE26. Leonnig, senior investigative correspondent for MS NOW and former reporter for The Washington Post, helped uncover the National Security Agency’s expanded surveillance of Americans and is a five-time Pulitzer Prize winner. Natanson, a narrative enterprise reporter for The Washington Post, was part of the Pulitzer Prize-winning team covering the Trump administration’s transformation of government and has earned a Peabody Award, Toner Prize and more. Join us for an unforgettable conversation about investigative reporting, government accountability, navigating high-stakes reporting projects and the future of watchdog journalism. Read more about the IRE26 keynote conversation here: bit.ly/4tCnZpD #InvestigativeJournalism #Journalism #Accountability #WatchdogJournalism #PulitzerPrize

Look at this lineup! 10 @IRE_NICAR instructors for our 10th session of the “Managing Investigators” master class at #IRE26. Learn how we tackle this unique side of leadership next month in DC! Pre-registration is required; seating is limited. Sign up: bit.ly/4dBjGWQ

ICYMI: Check out this news about @KXAN_News’ investigative team and our “Undocumented” project. What an honor! kxan.com/news/kxan-wins…

ICYMI: Update to @KXAN_News solar panel investigation from @ArezowDoost & @hueyjayd kxan.com/investigations…

A few last photos from this week’s Center for Integrity in News Reporting Awards! 📸

WATCH: @KellyWileyNews and I discuss details in the case of an Austin high school senior detained by ICE just days before his graduation — and why he’s now been released. bit.ly/3RnxQ5w @KXAN_News #KXANinvestigates

Less than a year after more than 130 people were killed during the July 4 flood, six warning sirens have now been installed in Kerr County, with two more on the way — a priority for lawmakers to have them in place before the start of camp season. kxan.com/news/texas/six…

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

NEW: @KXAN_News’ @hueyjayd #KXANinvestigates kxan.com/news/local/aus…

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

Texas journalists unite! 🤠

So nice seeing some of my @IRE_NICAR friends at the Center for Integrity in News Reporting Awards tonight! ❤️ #IREforAll

What an amazing night representing @KXAN_News investigators with @SandraESanchez, receiving the Center for Integrity in News Reporting’s “Broadcast Reporting” award for our team’s project on immigration enforcement in Texas! Explore our work: kxan.com/undocumented

30 days until #IRE26! Have you built your conference schedule yet? 👀 bit.ly/3PgsnNg A few sessions already on my (Aaricka) must-attend list: - Tracking political influence + money - AI’s environmental impact - Massive document dump investigations - Media law in the second Trump administration - Investigating scams + scammers What sessions are YOU most excited for at IRE26? Comment below:

Thank you to the Center for Integrity in News Reporting, @starsandstripes, and @PressClubDC for the opportunity today to speak about @KXAN_News’ investigative work and the need to support journalism training organizations like @IRE_NICAR!

After a string of shootings over the weekend in Austin left four people injured, we found gun store thefts aren't rare. Most firearms reported missing or stolen are tied to inventory losses or burglaries, according to data from the ATF. kxan.com/investigations…

IRE is in a major period of transition and growth. The organization has launched the search for its next executive director, welcomes new Director of Development Lynnie McIlvain and is preparing for Board elections beginning June 2. Watch IRE Board President @hinklej 's latest message.

A new episode of @KXAN_News’ State of Texas Podcast is out! LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/3Rf3LoC 🎧 #txlege