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 crime: Man found fatally stabbed on Maxwell Lane
Houston Police are investigating a man's death after he was found on the side of the road with a stab wound on Friday night.
Harris County deputy dies one day after going missing in Houston
The Harris County Sheriff's Office confirms the death of Deputy Christina Kohler, who had been reported missing on Wednesday.
Coogs in March Madness: UH men takes No.1 seed in Midwest region of the NCAA tournament
WHOOOOOOOOSE HOUSE!?!? The University of Houston has clinched the No. 1 seed for the Midwest region of the NCAA tournament.
Matagorda County: Man found dead in Bay City house fire, officials say
A man was found dead during a house fire in Bay City on Sunday. State officials have been called to help with the investigation.
Houston shooting: One killed, another injured on Yale Street; police looking for more information
Houston police are investigating a Saturday shooting that killed one man and injured another man.
Harris County: Pedestrian struck, killed by train in Atascocita, officials say
A person has died after being struck by a train in the Atascocita area, according to fire officials.
Infant measles case confirmed as third in Houston this year, officials say
A measles case in a Houston infant has been confirmed as the third case of measles in the city, according to the Houston Health Department.
Three-alarm fire at vacant Aldine ISD school under investigation
Officials in Harris County are investigating the cause of a three-alarm fire at a school that has been closed for almost a year.
Galveston County: I-45 reopens near FM 646 after multi-vehicle crash
Lanes on I-45 have reopened in the League City area after a crash involving multiple vehicles on Saturday.
Toddler fatally struck by vehicle in Tomball; mother, boyfriend arrested, sheriff says
A mother has been arrested for alleged child endangerment after her toddler was fatally struck by a vehicle in the Tomball area. Her boyfriend, who was allegedly driving the vehicle, was also arrested for open warrants.