Kate Winkle

Some personal news:

Explore the docuseries, accompanying podcast and supplementary articles diving in to what's happening in #Austin, how it compares to similar cities and what solutions it could consider to stop the drownings.

Drownings in #Austin's Lady Bird Lake have fueled serial killer rumors -- but what's really going on? After months of reporting, @KXAN_News presents a multimedia project called "Beneath the Surface" kxan.com/beneath-the-su…

SUNDAY, FEB. 8 | Dozens of deaths in Austin's Lady Bird Lake fuel serial killer rumors and spark public demand for more safety measures. After months of analyzing drowning data, KXAN presents "Beneath the Surface" — a docuseries focused on finding solutions that would work in Austin. Watch the first part on KXAN after the Super Bowl, and explore the entire project on KXAN.com and KXAN+

"They all deserve better." Out of 30 drownings in Lady Bird Lake, KXAN found at least 11 victims had a blood alcohol content over the legal limit to drive. We follow the fight for more safety measures near Rainey Street. Watch our "Beneath the Surface" docuseries here and on KXAN+ streaming app: kxan.com/beneath-the-su…

Some Texas educators risk losing their teaching certification over social media posts they made after Charlie Kirk’s death. Never-before-seen records obtained by KXAN reveal the public pressure, backlash and threats leveled against the educators over their comments. kxan.com/investigations…

Out at Lady Bird Lake today, answering questions and sharing @KXAN_News’ new “Beneath the Surface” project with people on the trail. Explore it for yourself: kxan.com/beneath-the-su… #KXANinvestigates

KXAN questions Austin Police detectives on why they say there is no Lady Bird Lake serial killer and hears from true crime social media influencers at the forefront of this viral discussion. Watch our "Beneath the Surface" docuseries: kxan.com/beneath-the-su…

Darkest evenings haven’t arrived in Central Texas yet kxan.com/weather/weathe…

The truck contained 440 pounds of cocaine, according to the Hidalgo County District Attorney. kxan.com/border-report/…

With SNAP benefits paused, Georgetown food pantry expects increased demand kxan.com/news/local/geo…

There are a couple of things you can do to lessen the negative effects while still enjoying your phone’s apps. Here's what experts suggest. kxan.com/news/national-…

AISD to host event benefiting families impacted by SNAP disruption kxan.com/news/local/aus…

Large first responder presence in SW Austin for active shooter response training kxan.com/news/local/aus…

1 dead, others injured after shootings in San Marcos kxan.com/news/local/san…

FAA issues ground delay, AUS flights impacted kxan.com/news/local/aus…

Latina artist leaves her mark one brush stroke at a time kxan.com/hidden-history…

Tommy’s Travel Forecast: Hot and dry in Texas, active pattern for some kxan.com/weather/weathe…

Longhorns make big jump in AP Top 25 after Vanderbilt win kxan.com/sports-general…

Warming temperatures, minimal rain chances kxan.com/weather/foreca…