I’m proud to share, the @ire.org Board of Directors has crafted, adopted & posted its first-ever core values! This was one of the final Board initiatives in which our late executive director @ddfonline.bsky.social collaborated before passing away. We dedicate their purpose & execution in her honor.

Today marks one month since we lost @ire.org Executive Director @ddfonline.bsky.social. She was not just a friend but a fierce advocate for journalism. I keep this photo of us on my desk at work as a constant reminder of her support. Let’s honor her legacy by pushing forward together. 🌟 #IREforAll

A new episode of @kxan.com’s State of Texas Podcast is out! LISTEN & SIGN UP: bit.ly/3QjGSjt 🎧 #txlege

State of Texas: Lawmakers to visit Camp Mystic after tense court hearing A group of Texas lawmakers will visit Camp Mystic on Monday, as new details emerge from a tense court hearing over last summer’s deadly floods.

Join us every Sunday at 8:30am for @kxan.com’s State of Texas. THIS WEEK: tinyurl.com/2ew4atpt #txlege

A new edition of @kxan.com’s Texas Politics Newsletter is out! Sign up for future editions: kxan.com/newsletters 📰 #txlege

Honored to learn @kxan.com’s “Undocumented” immigration project is one of 3 natl finalists for @columbiajournalism.bsky.social’s 2026 Tobenkin Award recognizing “outstanding achievements in reporting on racial or religious hatred, intolerance or discrimination.” Explore: kxan.com/undocumented

As we honor the life and legacy of Diana Fuentes, IRE is moving forward with intention by appointing interim leadership and launching a training fund in her name to carry her impact forward.

▶️ Hear directly from IRE President Josh Hinkle in the video below.

State contractors untouched in Gov. Abbott’s H-1B freeze Gov. Greg Abbott made clear his concerns with H-1B visas in a letter sent in late January to every major state agency and higher education institution in the Texas. The H-1B foreign worker program …

ICYMI: The latest in @kxan.com’s “Undocumented” investigative project looking at increased immigration enforcement across Texas. This piece comes from Matt Grant, David Barer & Chris Nelson: tinyurl.com/2ja333dc #KXANinvestigates

A new episode of @kxan.com’s State of Texas Podcast is out! LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE: tinyurl.com/5n6erc7r 🎧 #txlege

State of Texas: Texas Rangers join Camp Mystic investigation as legal fight grows The Texas Department of Public Safety says Texas Rangers are now assisting in an investigation into Camp Mystic following deadly flooding last July that killed 27 campers and counselors.

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Following a @kxan.com investigation, one of the state’s fastest-growing counties is exploring a regional medical examiner approach to death investigations, as lawmakers study the potential expansion of intercounty ME districts across Texas. My latest with Arezow Doost & Richie Bowes: bit.ly/4vjSC5n

Thanks to the Texas Association of Broadcasters for recognizing @kxan.com’s Undocumented project on the impact of increased immigration enforcement in our communities with this Texas Broadcast News Award for multimedia/digital storytelling. Explore our team’s work here: kxan.com/undocumented

Look who’s stopping by @kxan.com’s State of Texas this week? Avery Travis, folks! Join us Sunday at 8:30am!

A new edition of @kxan.com’s Texas Politics Newsletter is out! Sign up for future editions: kxan.com/newsletters 📰 #txlege

What a great group! Lone Star EMMY Board of Governors’ 2026 Executive Retreat!

She’s great! Excited to work with her!

Looking forward to this yearlong investigative initiative with @propublica.org and the @texastribune.org! @kxan.com is one of five Texas organizations selected to participate. Thanks to @viannadavila.bsky.social and @zahiratorres.bsky.social for supporting our team and its work! tinyurl.com/bdmth7ve

A flyer for IRE announcing the opportunity to run for the 2026 Board of Directors & Contest Committee. It features an illustrated paper with three profile pictures and a pen. The filing period is April 7 to May 5. The background is light blue.

Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) is now accepting candidates for the 2026 Board of Directors election, starting April 7.

Seven seats are up for election this year, along with two positions on the Contest Committee: https://bit.ly/4smye0O

Apply from April 7 – May 5.

Excited to announce @kxan.com is one of five organizations partnering with @propublica.org and @texastribune.org in this year’s Texas Investigative Initiative! Our team is honored to be selected and can’t wait to participate! More details: bit.ly/4chOEBI

A new episode of @kxan.com’s State of Texas Podcast is out! LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/4trze4y 🎧 #txlege

State of Texas: Smokable hemp ban takes effect, businesses work to adapt A new state rule banning the sale of intoxicating hemp flower is now in effect in Texas. Business owners say the impact is immediate.

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A new edition of @kxan.com’s Texas Politics Newsletter is out! Subscribe for future editions in your inbox: kxan.com/newsletters 📰 #txlege

So nice to see our @ire.org family today at @ddfonline.bsky.social’s funeral. Appreciate the current and former staff and Board members who attended and the amazing support from so many others! 🖤

A man poses in front of a camera in a studio in a red collared shirt and a blue blazer.

A special message from IRE Board President Josh Hinkle about next steps for the organization following the untimely death of Executive Director Diana Fuentes: https://bit.ly/47TcYZ8

We also launched a remembrance page where you can leave comments, photos and other memories. https://bit.ly/4bOz7cr

Such a wonderful outpouring of support at this virtual tribute to @ire.org’s late executive director, @ddfonline.bsky.social! If you’d like to donate to an investigaive training fund being organized in her name, please go here: bit.ly/4dIQKwB 🖤

Join @ire.org in honoring the life of Executive Director @ddfonline.bsky.social in a virtual tribute today at 4p CT/5p ET. Share your memories of her life and legacy by registering to attend here: bit.ly/3PD1cvF. All in the journalism community are welcome.

I’m grateful I had the chance to be inspired by so many amazing journalists at The @nppa.org Workshop last week. What an honor to serve on faculty with this group, this year teaching attendees about multi-platform storytelling. Thank you for sending me home with a renewed creative spirit! #Y63

Our first Board meeting without @ddfonline.bsky.social, our late executive director. I wish she could’ve seen the turnout. Dozens of @ire.org members showed their support and learned how we’re raising money for an investigative training fund in her name. You can donate here: bit.ly/3Pp8a7v 🖤

“Diana Fuentes was a true champion for diversity and inclusion at @ire.org and across the journalism community. The best way we can honor her is by continuing the work she cared so much about and making sure what she built keeps growing for our members.” Donate to the cause: tinyurl.com/533y9pk9 🖤

On Sunday, 3/22, at 2p CT/3p ET, the @ire.org Board of Directors will convene to discuss honoring our late executive director, @ddfonline.bsky.social; interim leadership changes; and next steps for this resilient organization. Members may join but must register first: tinyurl.com/mrx7p2c5