
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
Suspect escapes north Houston police after shooting at delivery woman
Police say they made a perimeter following the shooting, but the suspect was able to "break the perimeter."
Streamer BenDaDonnn, security guard arrested following College Station police incident
Police say one suspect interfered with police bringing another suspect into custody.
Houston Police shoot woman who allegedly shot man at apartment complex
Police say a woman shot her boyfriend Sunday morning and started firing at officers before they shot her.
Man dies after physical altercation at north Houston auto shop
Officials say the victim was struck during an argument and hit his head on the pavement.
Male boards Houston METRORail with gunshot wound
The man's injury is said to be non-life-threatening. Details about the shooting itself are unknown at this time.
Shooting in southeast Houston leads to SWAT standoff
The SWAT team responded to a home in southeast Houston early Saturday morning after authorities said a man was shot in a garage.
DOJ: Houston-area woman pleads guilty to $477K in Medicaid fraud
The woman reportedly billed Medicaid for "nonexistent mental services" under the company she worked for.
DOJ: Former Texas Southern adjunct professor sentenced for nearly $1 million in student aid fraud
Officials say Emmanuel Finnih received almost $1 million from making over 100 financial aid applications using Texas students' information.
Bellaire vs. Lamar football game canceled over staph infection cases
Under UIL guidelines, the canceled game will be officially recorded as a win for Lamar High School.
Second arrest made following July raid at southeast Houston home
A search warrant at the home led to a bomb squad being called to retrieve a "suspicious device."









