Josh Hinkle

Dir. of Investigations & Innovation @KXAN_News. Host, State of Texas/Cause & Effect/Catalyst. @IRE_NICAR Pres. @TxFOIFT Board. SPJ/NLGJA [email protected]

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A revised Code of Conduct is now in effect at @IRE_NICAR , emphasizing respect and accountability across all activities and participants. Key updates include broader protections, clearer expectations for conduct, accessible reporting processes and defined accountability measures, all aimed at fostering an inclusive environment where members can engage in constructive dialogue and feel empowered to report misconduct. More details in my latest, full president’s message, plus more about #NICAR27 in Denver, the IRE Awards and our upcoming office hour: https://t.co/nVo3aHwdFR #IREforAll

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A loved one’s arrest could make you the next target of a phone scam. @AnnPierret shows you just how realistic these phone calls can be and how to protect your money. https://t.co/5ALmNkY2LC

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KXAN filed a Texas Public Information Act request in late July for this report. Leander ISD attempted to withhold it citing security and personnel concerns, but the Texas Attorney General’s Office ruled against the district. Here's what it shows:
https://t.co/QYvwDISmPK

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IRE condemns President Donald Trump’s posting of a cartoon that depicts journalists being assaulted by professional fighters at the White House. Read the full statement: https://t.co/uqE6F6Hsra

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ICYMI: @KXAN_News’ @GraceReaderTV #KXANinvestigates https://t.co/BOhSQkKNzL

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The report shows a majority of the staff described department leadership negatively using words like “non-existent”, “not present”, “ineffective”, “awful” and “incompetent”. https://t.co/kVCF8A0kMP

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Proud of @AnnPierret for producing her first special report at @KXAN_News! Thanks to @David_Barer and @Lensmonkey for partnering with her on this one: https://t.co/Y5ZdY2Hw81 #KXANinvestigates

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My latest with @David_Barer for @KXAN_News ⬇️

https://t.co/1p3Z2gm7Kr

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This mom, who asked us to hide her identity, lost hundreds of dollars thinking she was helping her son. She's just one victim of a new phone scam that's preying on families of newly booked inmates in Travis County. @AnnPierret

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A renewed effort to overhaul how Texas investigates unexpected deaths is underway, with a Dallas lawmaker filing legislation that would require more counties to establish medical examiner offices instead of relying on elected justices of the peace. https://t.co/dyzm59cAZ8

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Newly filed legislation could create a state-level requirement for governments, government contractors and private businesses to use E-verify to check employment status of workers. https://t.co/51wqVpv1b7

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On the first day of bill filing for the 90th Texas Legislature, two significant stories emerged, focusing on the repeal efforts of laws that @KXAN_News investigators have tracked for years. See how these measures impact our communities: https://t.co/pVZTTOlRPW #KXANinvestigates #txlege

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Q&A: Who's policing Texas' local immigration enforcement program? | Read more at the link in our bio.

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#BREAKING | Two Democratic lawmakers filed bills to repeal a Texas law requiring most sheriffs to seek agreements with ICE – an early sign of how a historic election could reshape immigration enforcement. https://t.co/AAB8qP74VR

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📢 IRE Board President Josh Hinkle explains how IRE's revised Code of Conduct strengthens accountability, clarifies expectations and protects differing viewpoints – all to build a more welcoming, inclusive community. Learn more. https://t.co/qtDwpDvUv3

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A new law requires Texas sheriff's offices and counties with a jail to apply for a 287(g) agreement with ICE. At last check, around 30 hadn't yet. KXAN asks why those counties haven't taken the next step. @GraceReaderTV @hinklej

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James Talarico made history Tuesday night, defeating Ken Paxton to become the first Democrat from Texas to win a U.S. Senate race since 1988.

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ICYMI: Catch new episodes of Cause & Effect, KXAN’s new weekly investigative program, every Friday on-air at 4:30p, online at https://t.co/wsM7TRPTtw or streaming on KXAN+
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Keep up with the latest political developments with @KXAN_News’ State of Texas Podcast. Don’t miss any crucial updates on new leadership and the upcoming legislative session. LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE: https://t.co/qZ4phlQfNG #txlege 🎧

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We witnessed history in the Texas election this week. Stay with us for in-depth coverage of new leadership as we enter the legislative session. Join us every Sunday at 8:30 AM for @KXAN_News’ State of Texas. THIS WEEK: https://t.co/nH56Z8Zvl8 #txlege