KXAN Investigates

KXAN Investigates - Bonus: Geothermal gets renewed attention to strengthen Texas grid (May 10, 2025)

As politicians in D.C. and Texas squabble over solar and wind power, an underground resource is getting renewed attention. KXAN Investigator Matt Grant explores one green energy source finding strong red state support — something that could help strengthen Texas’ power grid.

KXAN Investigate – E9: Is musician payout worth the prestige of playing SXSW? (May 9, 2025)

While SXSW claims to pump hundreds of millions into Austin’s economy each year, A KXAN investigation found a striking gap between the event’s financial impact and the paychecks of those who help make it happen. This week on Inside the Investigation, Digital Reporter Abigail Jones explains the movement to increase pay for SX musicians.

KXAN Investigates – E8: The pressure campaign against Austin’s hospital bollard law (May 2, 2025)

A KXAN investigation reveals that two months after a deadly crash into an Austin hospital, the same hospital system had a near miss. This week on Inside the Investigation, Investigator Matt Grant explains the lengths the hospital went to attempting to stop a local law aimed at making medical facilities safer.

KXAN Investigates – E7: How far will Texas school choice funds go at private schools? (April 25, 2025)

For years, Texas lawmakers have debated whether parents should be able to use taxpayer dollars for private school tuition. This week on Inside the Investigation, Investigative Reporter Kelly Wiley explains how, under the state’s latest plans, private schools will still be out of reach for some of the state’s poorest students. 

KXAN Investigates - E6: Did a Texas Medicaid contractor spy on lawmakers (April 18, 2025)

Texas lawmakers are calling for an immediate audit of a state Medicaid contractor that provides coverage for sick and disabled children after emails publicly revealed the company might have been spying on state lawmakers and private citizens. This week on Inside the Investigation, Midday Anchor and Investigative Reporter Avery Travis explains the broader implications of the state’s investigation.

KXAN Investigates - Bonus: Texas families fear looming federal cuts could hurt food banks (April 12, 2025)

Congress is considering cutting certain funds, which could mean at least $230 billion from agriculture programs over the next decade. According to Texas Health and Human Services data, nearly 3.6 million people rely on SNAP benefits across the state. KXAN investigator Arezow Doost looks at the potential impact to food banks and one breast cancer survivor.

KXAN Investigates - E5: Fixing Texas' "pass-the-trash" problem in schools (April 11, 2025)

The number of school employees landing on the Texas Education Agency's Do-Not-Hire Registry is rising. After a KXAN investigation exposed how people can exploit the state’s backgrounding system, lawmakers are working on solutions. This week on Inside the Investigation, investigative reporter Kelly Wiley explains how one state senator is touting KXAN's reporting as an example of a flawed system.

KXAN Investigates - Bonus: Hospital accused in crash lawsuit uses unique legal defense (April 5, 2025)

Next month marks one year since a family of four filed a $1 million lawsuit against St. David’s North Austin Medical Center after sustaining injuries when a car drove into the ER lobby. The driver, who was drunk, was killed. The suit accuses the hospital system of gross negligence for not having safety bollards – which experts say could have stopped the crash. KXAN investigator Matt Grant looks at the legal defense.

KXAN Investigates - E4: Texas man sues deputies who shot him while on 911 call (April 4, 2025)

A Texas man is suing a former Guadalupe County Sheriff's Deputy, accusing him of using excessive force during a police stop in 2021. On this week's Inside the Investigation, Senior Investigative Producer David Barer answers questions about the body camera at the center of a federal lawsuit.

KXAN Investigates - E3: Why Texas might need more medical examiners (March 28, 2025)

After decades of justices of the peace, with minimal training, handling death investigations across the state, Texas lawmakers are advancing a bill that would create a new system. This week on Inside the Investigation, Senior Investigative Producer David Barer explains the challenges that could come with reform.