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11x Emmy-winning investigator KXAN | Seeker of truth & coffee | Parrothead | LI, NY native | RP ≠ endorsement | Tips: matt.grant@kxan.com
After we reported the number of local vacancies increased to 7 in September from publicly listed staffing information, the NWS removed those sections nationwide citing "online security concerns," saying it is looking for "alternative methods" of providing it to the public.
November 18, 2025 at 5:44 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.

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November 17, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Thank you to the survivors who shared their stories with us -- their courage helped lead to a new law that will improve transparency with Texas' Crime Victims' Compensation Fund.
Watch our coverage here: www.kxan.com/crime-victim...
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November 17, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Legal counsel for Camp Mystic previously said the flooding was unexpected, with no adequate warning system in place and disagreed with “several accusations and misinformation” in the suits but didn’t offer specifics, saying they will "thoroughly respond ... in due course."
November 15, 2025 at 12:10 AM
The McCown family, whose 8-year-old daughter Linnie died at Camp Mystic, told us in their first interview in September that her death was "100% preventable" and if mandatory evacuations were a policy, "these kids would still be alive."
November 15, 2025 at 12:10 AM
BCNU President Adriane Gear said the incident highlights deeper safety concerns that go beyond the physical damage: “What happened at CDH is shocking, but it is not an isolated incident."

Our investigation last year found hundreds of crashes in the U.S.

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November 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Can you tell the difference between a siren signaling a flood vs. a tornado alarm? Watch Martindale's recent back-to-back testing here to hear the difference: www.kxan.com/video/can-yo...
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October 29, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Camp Mystic's full statement:
September 26, 2025 at 9:23 PM
"Cile Steward is one of the Heaven’s 27 children that is still missing,” Childress said. “Camp Mystic is planning to reopen with the body of one of these girls in the waters outside their camp. I’ll let you form your own opinions on what that means to you.”
September 26, 2025 at 9:18 PM