Briahn Hawkins
Briahn Hawkins joined the FOX 26 team in January 2025, but they’re no stranger to news coverage in Texas.
They jumped into news immediately after earning their bachelor’s degree in Communications from Trinity University in San Antonio. Briahn covered Houston news from 2020 to 2022, then worked in Dallas until 2024 before deciding to come back home.
When it comes to news, Briahn’s main focus is to make transparent, helpful content and share stories straight from the community.
Anyone with story ideas is more than welcome to email briahn.hawkins@fox.com.
The latest from Briahn Hawkins
Houston FIFA Fan Festival, Shell Stadium reaches capacity for July 5
If you ever have to wait to get into Fan Fest, you can make other stops in East Downtown that are a part of the "Football Fiesta" in the meantime.
Records share new details on crashes before Montgomery County deputy's death
Records say two other crashes happened on I-45 before the crash that killed Deputy Erika Serrato.
Shootout erupts in South Houston during alleged argument over fireworks, 2 injured
Police say guns were pulled during an argument after some residents confronted neighbors who were popping fireworks.
9-year-old shot in Channelview, possibly from celebratory gunfire
Officials say a child was hit by a bullet Saturday night near Bear Lake.
Houston Christian University President Robert Sloan Jr dies at 77
Dr. Sloan was approaching his 20-year mark as HCU president before his sudden passing.
Houston Fire Department engine derails METRORail train near downtown
The firetruck was reportedly going to an emergency call when it struck the METRORail.
Repairman found dead inside vacant Atascocita home for sale, suspect in custody
A repairman was found shot to death inside a vacant house after his worried family tracked his work vehicle to a home in Atascocita.
Houston FIFA Fan Festival pauses entry for July 3
Organizers are not allowing others into the festival area until more space is available.
Third person charged in connection to death of Montgomery County deputy
Officials say the third suspect was involved in the initial I-45 crash that brought deputies to the scene.
Galveston I-45 crash kills 1, injures others
The cause of the crash is under investigation