Matt Grant
@mattgrantkxan.bsky.social
11x Emmy-winning investigator KXAN | Seeker of truth & coffee | Parrothead | LI, NY native | RP ≠ endorsement | Tips: matt.grant@kxan.com
It’s an honor to have our investigation - which also sparked a hospital safety bill in the Texas Legislature - recognized. This could not have been done without @hinklej.bsky.social Dalton Huey and Chris Nelson.
Watch our series here: kxan.com/preventing-disaster
Watch our series here: kxan.com/preventing-disaster
November 17, 2025 at 8:46 PM
It’s an honor to have our investigation - which also sparked a hospital safety bill in the Texas Legislature - recognized. This could not have been done without @hinklej.bsky.social Dalton Huey and Chris Nelson.
Watch our series here: kxan.com/preventing-disaster
Watch our series here: kxan.com/preventing-disaster
Another Lone Star Emmy was for our ongoing investigations into failures in the state program meant to help victims of violent crimes. We uncovered that the state wasn't accurately reporting how slowly payments were reaching victims.
November 17, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Another Lone Star Emmy was for our ongoing investigations into failures in the state program meant to help victims of violent crimes. We uncovered that the state wasn't accurately reporting how slowly payments were reaching victims.
Two Lone Star Emmy Awards were for our investigations into a deadly hospital crash - how it’s not uncommon, safety solutions that aren’t standard, and the role of lobbyists. Thank you to the Bernard family for sharing their story with us, which helped lead to a new Austin safety law.
November 17, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Two Lone Star Emmy Awards were for our investigations into a deadly hospital crash - how it’s not uncommon, safety solutions that aren’t standard, and the role of lobbyists. Thank you to the Bernard family for sharing their story with us, which helped lead to a new Austin safety law.
Twenty years in local news last month. Four Lone Star Emmy Awards last night. Grateful to do this work - from hospital safety reporting that changed an Austin law to exposing problems with the crime victims’ fund - it’s an honor to tell stories that matter with an incredible team.
November 17, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Twenty years in local news last month. Four Lone Star Emmy Awards last night. Grateful to do this work - from hospital safety reporting that changed an Austin law to exposing problems with the crime victims’ fund - it’s an honor to tell stories that matter with an incredible team.
Grateful to be recognized alongside so many talented Texas journalists and proud that our investigations earned top honors from the Headliners Foundation of Texas
November 8, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Grateful to be recognized alongside so many talented Texas journalists and proud that our investigations earned top honors from the Headliners Foundation of Texas
INBOX: Camp Mystic sent this letter on 10/22 to TX House and Senate committees investigating the July 4 floods inviting lawmakers to visit, saying: "Our family will always be available as a resource" and touring the camp is the "best and only way to learn exactly what happened."
October 29, 2025 at 5:21 PM
INBOX: Camp Mystic sent this letter on 10/22 to TX House and Senate committees investigating the July 4 floods inviting lawmakers to visit, saying: "Our family will always be available as a resource" and touring the camp is the "best and only way to learn exactly what happened."
Camp Mystic's full statement:
September 26, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Camp Mystic's full statement:
Eight days after asking NOAA why the warning coordination meteorologist position hasn't been filled, the position was listed on usajobs.gov
Federal officials say they're "carefully evaluating the need for additional personnel...as needed...."
Federal officials say they're "carefully evaluating the need for additional personnel...as needed...."
September 18, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Eight days after asking NOAA why the warning coordination meteorologist position hasn't been filled, the position was listed on usajobs.gov
Federal officials say they're "carefully evaluating the need for additional personnel...as needed...."
Federal officials say they're "carefully evaluating the need for additional personnel...as needed...."
Congresswoman @juliejohnsontx.bsky.social statement on her landmark Texas patient protection law taking full effect — with very kind words for KXAN:
September 14, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Congresswoman @juliejohnsontx.bsky.social statement on her landmark Texas patient protection law taking full effect — with very kind words for KXAN:
'You've brought up some very pertinent deficiencies in the system that are getting rectified.'
A patient protection law, sparked by our investigation, is "very close" to finally taking full effect -- two years after it was first passed. Our "Still Practicing" update tomorrow:
A patient protection law, sparked by our investigation, is "very close" to finally taking full effect -- two years after it was first passed. Our "Still Practicing" update tomorrow:
September 12, 2025 at 9:53 PM
'You've brought up some very pertinent deficiencies in the system that are getting rectified.'
A patient protection law, sparked by our investigation, is "very close" to finally taking full effect -- two years after it was first passed. Our "Still Practicing" update tomorrow:
A patient protection law, sparked by our investigation, is "very close" to finally taking full effect -- two years after it was first passed. Our "Still Practicing" update tomorrow:
Exclusive: An Austin family whose 8-year-old daughter was killed at Camp Mystic shared their story with me moments after Gov. Abbott signed a slate of flood-related reforms into law. Watch what they had to say at 6 pm.
September 5, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Exclusive: An Austin family whose 8-year-old daughter was killed at Camp Mystic shared their story with me moments after Gov. Abbott signed a slate of flood-related reforms into law. Watch what they had to say at 6 pm.
INBOX: Congressman Lloyd Doggett says he "will not seek reelection" if the courts uphold new voting maps.
August 21, 2025 at 9:49 PM
INBOX: Congressman Lloyd Doggett says he "will not seek reelection" if the courts uphold new voting maps.
INBOX: Camp Mystic statement on HB 1 passing the House.
August 21, 2025 at 8:48 PM
INBOX: Camp Mystic statement on HB 1 passing the House.
INBOX: Gov. Abbott announced the agenda for Special Session #2 that begins at noon today. In addition to redistricting, flood-related items continue to include: enhancing youth camp safety, flood warning systems, emergency communications and relief funding. #txlege
August 15, 2025 at 3:59 PM
INBOX: Gov. Abbott announced the agenda for Special Session #2 that begins at noon today. In addition to redistricting, flood-related items continue to include: enhancing youth camp safety, flood warning systems, emergency communications and relief funding. #txlege
August 9, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Back at the Capitol this morning where the House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee is set to hear invited testimony on Texas youth camps regarding their “emergency preparedness and response to floods and other natural
disasters.”
capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/...
disasters.”
capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/...
August 6, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Back at the Capitol this morning where the House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee is set to hear invited testimony on Texas youth camps regarding their “emergency preparedness and response to floods and other natural
disasters.”
capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/...
disasters.”
capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/...
Back at the Capitol today as lawmakers are set to discuss several bills related to the July 4th floods.
capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/...
capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/...
August 5, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Back at the Capitol today as lawmakers are set to discuss several bills related to the July 4th floods.
capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/...
capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/...
Hulkamania is forever
RIP, Hulkster
RIP, Hulkster
July 25, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Hulkamania is forever
RIP, Hulkster
RIP, Hulkster
Recent letter Congressman @doggett.house.gov sent NOAA requesting NWS records, confirmation Camp Mystic was not contacted & details about vacant warning coordination meteorologist role - one of 126 "mission-critical" waiting to be filled - and if response was consistent with previous disasters.
July 25, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Recent letter Congressman @doggett.house.gov sent NOAA requesting NWS records, confirmation Camp Mystic was not contacted & details about vacant warning coordination meteorologist role - one of 126 "mission-critical" waiting to be filled - and if response was consistent with previous disasters.
This month’s deadly floods in Kerr County carry echoes of another Hill Country disaster that took place 38 years ago this week. Some wish those lessons had left the region better prepared. www.kxan.com/investigatio...
July 15, 2025 at 10:23 PM
This month’s deadly floods in Kerr County carry echoes of another Hill Country disaster that took place 38 years ago this week. Some wish those lessons had left the region better prepared. www.kxan.com/investigatio...
NEW: Gov. Abbott announced the agenda for the July 21 special session. It includes legislation to improve early warning systems and other preparedness infrastructure in flood-prone areas throughout Texas.
July 9, 2025 at 8:50 PM
NEW: Gov. Abbott announced the agenda for the July 21 special session. It includes legislation to improve early warning systems and other preparedness infrastructure in flood-prone areas throughout Texas.
NEW: Congressman @doggett.house.gov sent this letter to NOAA today asking about NWS cuts and details about communication with Kerr County leaders before the flash floods.
July 8, 2025 at 8:39 PM
NEW: Congressman @doggett.house.gov sent this letter to NOAA today asking about NWS cuts and details about communication with Kerr County leaders before the flash floods.
Thank you @spj-posts.bsky.social Fort Worth for honoring our hospital security investigations with this First Amendment Award!
June 28, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Thank you @spj-posts.bsky.social Fort Worth for honoring our hospital security investigations with this First Amendment Award!
INBOX: “Journalists from KXAN-TV and Texas Monthly win top honors in Headliners Foundation’s annual Showcase Award contest”
Thank you @HeadlinersFnd for this top investigative category honor for our hospital security investigations with @hinklej.bsky.social, Dalton Huey & Chris Nelson
Thank you @HeadlinersFnd for this top investigative category honor for our hospital security investigations with @hinklej.bsky.social, Dalton Huey & Chris Nelson
June 28, 2025 at 5:06 PM
INBOX: “Journalists from KXAN-TV and Texas Monthly win top honors in Headliners Foundation’s annual Showcase Award contest”
Thank you @HeadlinersFnd for this top investigative category honor for our hospital security investigations with @hinklej.bsky.social, Dalton Huey & Chris Nelson
Thank you @HeadlinersFnd for this top investigative category honor for our hospital security investigations with @hinklej.bsky.social, Dalton Huey & Chris Nelson
Just got back from the @ire.org conference in New Orleans - the 50th anniversary - surrounded by some of the best investigative journalists in the country. I once again left with new tools, fresh ideas, and feeling inspired by the incredible work happening all around me.
June 25, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Just got back from the @ire.org conference in New Orleans - the 50th anniversary - surrounded by some of the best investigative journalists in the country. I once again left with new tools, fresh ideas, and feeling inspired by the incredible work happening all around me.