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
Secret Service: 14 skimming devices found at Houston-area businesses
Officials say the two-day operation prevented about $14 million being taken from customers. The top motive for the operation was to protect travelers during the World Cup.
Houston City Council District C special election runoff results
Panzarella will finish out the remainder of the term that expires on Jan. 1, 2028.
Houston: Person with knife shot, killed by METRO police near Botanic Garden
METRO police officers were called about a person with a knife on Park Place Boulevard and ended up shooting the person.
Houston Flamingo Drive: Woman accused of stabbing family member
Officers were called to a disturbance on Flamingo Drive. While they were there, a woman reportedly stabbed a family member.
Suspected Tren de Aragua leader extradited to Houston for federal court appearance
Federal authorities are offering multi-million-dollar rewards leading to the arrests of other suspected TdA leaders.
Petition fails to extend voting period for Houston District C runoff
A petition to extend the voting period for Houston's District C runoff election was rejected in court on Friday, an attorney confirmed with FOX 26.
Klein ISD student dies after mini bike crash on Ella Boulevard
A teen girl died in a crash Friday morning while riding a minibike in north Harris County, authorities say.
Porter: White Oak Middle School students impacted by pepper spray incident
New Caney ISD confirmed a student sprayed pepper spray on campus, impacting "several students" nearby.
NW Harris County: Suspect surrenders after Coleburn Drive SWAT scene
A wanted man reportedly barricaded himself in a home near Highway 290 and Highway 6.
Return of Houston Comets approved by WNBA, NBA board
The legendary franchise will return to Houston just in time for the "Reimagined" Toyota Center.