
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
Woman arrested for Houston hit-and-run that killed two women during street fight
A woman allegedly struck two other women who were fighting on Cullen Bouelvard in late October.
12 men arrested in Baytown human trafficking operation, police say
Baytown Police say they targeted "online platforms known for prostitution-related activity."
Coast Guard swimmer who rescued 165 children from Texas flooding named Houston Rodeo grand marshal
“Petty Officer (Scott) Ruskan represents courage, commitment and service at the highest level, and we are thrilled to welcome him as our 2026 grand marshal."
Houston woman arrested, accused of leading trafficking operation involving missing teens
Following an investigation that started in 2024, a 28-year-old woman was determined to be a leader in a human trafficking operation.
Husband stabs wife, sets himself on fire in east Houston, officials say
Authorities say the stabbing incident stemmed from an altercation between a married couple in their 50s.
Two wanted, accused of robbing man contacted via dating app, Houston Police say
The victim allegedly met a woman on a dating app and agreed to get food, then a man supposedly tried to rob the victim. Tips sent directly to Crime Stoppers could result in a payment of up to $5,000.
Houston Police seeking person of interest in fatal Cloverland Park shooting
Police say a boy was killed, and a girl was injured Saturday night during a party at a Southeast Houston park. Anyone with information can call Houston Police or Crime Stoppers.
Tunnels found, 4 arrested during drug bust in Houston's South Belt, officials say
Authorities say a "long-term narcotics investigation" led to them finding drugs, guns, stolen vehicles, and two suspected drug tunnels.
Caller makes bomb threat at Kemah Walmart; other threats reported across Galveston County, chief says
The scene has since been cleared, but there have reportedly been other threats at other local stores.
At least 70 live, dead roosters found at alleged fighting ring in north Houston, officials say
Authorities reportedly found rooster fights and gambling on Little York Road.









