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
Fort Bend County Judge KP George '11th-hour' petition denied
A letter from prosecutors says Judge KP George filed a petition last Friday. On Monday, his petition was denied by the appellate court.
Married couple shoot each other in Southwest Houston home
A husband and wife were hospitalized after allegedly shooting each other with the same gun inside a southwest Houston home late Saturday night.
Driver dies after vehicle loses control on South Loop
Police say the vehicle struck a concrete wall before hitting a tree off the freeway.
Hobby Airport warns of 2-hour TSA wait due to government shutdown
The government shutdown continues as lawmakers continue to disagree over Homeland Security funding.
Houston weather updates: Strong storms pass through; rain chances continue Sunday
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has ended early for our southwestern counties
Woman killed in Houston Heights; suspect arrested after chase
A woman is dead, and a suspect is in custody after a shooting in the Heights led to a chase along the Southwest Freeway overnight.
Wanted man suspected of burglarizing multiple Montrose homes
Bobby John Henry allegedly uses open window - and a doggy door in one case - to break into homes and steal valuable items.
Galveston beach points closed due to 'large crowds of young people,' 'heavy traffic'
Galveston Police have closed off nine beach access points in the far west.
Person of interest sought following assault outside Pasadena bar
The person of interest is believed to have been at the bar with someone who matches the assault suspect's description.
Houston METRORail platform shooting: Victim hospitalized, suspect on the run
One man went into surgery and a suspect is on the run after a shooting Thursday evening on a Houston METRORail platform.