
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
Harris County: Cypress fire caused by propane tank explosion, officials say
Harris County deputies are reporting to a fire in the Cypress area that was allegedly caused by a propane tank explosion. Officials are asking others to avoid the area.
Harris County: Man found shot to death outside Crosby home, sheriff says
A man was found dead with gunshot wounds outside a Crosby home on Sunday afternoon, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
Northeast Harris County: Neighbor charged after 'disturbance' at birthday party leads to gunfire, sheriff says
A 63-year-old man has been charged after a “disturbance” during a birthday led to a shootout in northeast Harris County, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
Harris County crime spree: Uncle, nephew among four arrested for jewelry store robberies, sheriff says
Four suspects - including a man and his nephew - have been arrested in connection to jewelry store robberies across northwest Harris County, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
Fort Bend County: Intentional fire started at same home where Lamar CISD employee was killed, officials say
Fort Bend County authorities have opened a criminal investigation into a fire that happened at the same home where a Lamar CISD employee was allegedly killed.
Houston crime: Man wanted for 2022 child assault case
A $5,000 reward is being offered to help Houston officials find a man who is accused of sexually assaulting children in 2022.
North Harris County: Construction employee rescued from trench after falling, officials say
A construction worker was "alert" following an emergency rescue after he reportedly fell into a 20-foot trench in north Harris County
City of Baytown issues boil water notice for public water system
The city of Baytown has announced the end of a boil water notice for its public water system.
Harris County son allegedly killed his mother using a hammer: HCSO
Harris County authorities were called to a home on Ellesmere Drive after a stepson reportedly found his stepmother in the garage unresponsive and his stepbrother with a hammer.
Gulf Bank Road shooting: 18-year-old charged in connection to teen's death in Houston
An 18-year-old has been charged with tampering with evidence in connection to a teen girl shooting death in a vehicle in Houston on Tuesday.