KXAN Investigates

KXAN Investigates – E46: Texas jails and a backlogged mental competency system (Feb. 7, 2026)

On a “From the Vault” edition of “Inside the Investigation,” KXAN Director of Investigations & Innovation Josh Hinkle and Senior Investigative Producer David Barer revisit KXAN's "Locked in Limbo" investigation into jail mental competency delays, along with updates to the topic still playing out today across Texas.
 
 
 
 

KXAN Investigates -- E45: New details two years after teen's mysterious death (Jan. 24, 2026)

Two years have passed since 14-year-old Treysuhr Carter was found lying unconscious on a residential street just blocks from her Northeast Austin home. After police determined Carter’s death was an accident, a KXAN Investigation revealed missteps in the investigation – including failing to gather key evidence at the scene, prompting police to re-open the investigation.  This week on Inside the Investigation, Senior Investigative Producer David Barer explains why, after second review, the case is closed and cleared with no charge.

KXAN Investigates -- E44: St. David’s, family settle emergency room car crash lawsuit (Jan. 16, 2026)

Nearly two years after a car barreled through an Austin emergency room, hitting and injuring a couple and their two young children, and the family is finally getting some closure. This week on Inside the Investigation, Investigative Reporter Matt Grant shares a major update for the family: a settlement with the hospital.

KXAN Investigates – E43: Before Uvalde, Texas suffered four decades of mass violence (Jan. 10, 2025)

On a “From the Vault” edition of “Inside the Investigation,” KXAN Director of Investigations & Innovation Josh Hinkle and Investigative Reporter Josh Hinkle revisit KXAN's "A History of Mass Violence" investigation into mass shootings from 1980 to 2019, along with updates to the topic still playing out today across Texas.

KXAN Investigates -- E42: Growing Pains: Why neighbors are fustrated over a growing church (Jan. 2, 2026)

In Cedar Park, Texas – a million-dollar church expansion is creating tension between homeowners and faith leaders. This week on Inside the Investigation – Investigative Reporter Taylor Alanis breakdowns why the neighborhood fears the church’s growth will hurt their property values.
 

KXAN Investigates -- E41: After July 4 floods, calls to rethink river management (Dec. 26, 2025)

After deadly floods killed more than 100 people in the Texas hill country — lawmakers accused of the Upper Guadalupe River Authority of failing to protect people from the dangers of the river. This week on Inside the Investigation — Investigative Reporter Matt Grant looks into who holds controls Texas’ rivers – and new calls to reform the century old system.

KXAN Investigates -- E40 What we know about Texas' rise in infant deaths (Dec. 19, 2025)

In Texas, early state data shows the number of infant deaths has increased more than 7 percent since 2021. This week on Inside the Investigation – Investigative Reporter Arezow Doost explains how a new law is giving Texas families more time to say goodbye.

KXAN Investigates -- E39 The latest with Waymo and school buses (Dec. 12, 2025)

In Austin – school leaders say since the beginning of the school year bus surveillance cameras have caught Waymo’s driverless vehicles illegally passing school buses 20 times. This week on Inside the Investigation – Investigative Reporter Kelly Wiley will break down the safety concerns ahead of Waymo’s anticipated expansion, its voluntary recall and the software updates the Waymo believes fix the issue. You can watch this week's episode on the KXAN+ app or listen anywhere you get podcasts.

KXAN Investigates – E38: KXAN revisits small town missing persons mystery (Dec. 5, 2025)

On a “From the Vault” edition of "Inside the Investigation," KXAN Director of Investigations & Innovation Josh Hinkle and Investigative Reporter Arezow Doost revisit KXAN's "Mayberry Texas" investigation revealing problems with the way law enforcement reports missing persons cases to a public database meant to help close cases.

KXAN Investigates -- E37: Texas prosecutors' challenges in human trafficking cases (Nov. 28, 2025)

For people impacted by Texas’ multi-billion-dollar human trafficking industry – justice can be elusive. This week on Inside the Investigation, KXAN's Jennifer Sanders explains the challenges prosecutors face in holding alleged traffickers accountable.