
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 dies in Katy home as authorities serve warrant, sheriff says
A man believed to be the subject of a warrant was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
Missing 14-year-old last seen in northeast Harris County
Authorities say Trinity Sanders was last seen Monday morning in Atascocita.
Judge uses new Texas law, denies bond for suspect in fatal Greenspoint taco truck shooting
Angel Saldivar-James is accused of killing a man at the victim's family's taco truck earlier this month.
Goose Creek CISD Sterling High School student dies after on-campus fight; another in custody
Goose Creek CISD confirmed in a statement that two students got into a fight on campus.
Woman's body found behind Southeast Houston strip center; unknown suspect allegedly abandoned her
On Tuesday, police say they were called about a woman's body on Cullen Boulevard near Wilmington Street.
Humble police chief loses pay during leave following new 'allegations' in investigation, official says
Humble PD Chief Dan Zientek was initially placed on paid leave during an investigation into the department.
Teen found safe after going missing in Humble
An Amber Alert was going to be issued, but it was later canceled.
Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle on Westheimer Road; Houston Police investigating
Anyone with more information can contact Houston Police or Crime Stoppers.
Three found shot after altercation at Gulfton apartment complex, police say
It's believed people in one vehicle shot at another vehicle that just pulled up to the complex, and the victims may have fired back.
Pedestrian on SH-146 fatally struck by on-duty Baytown officer identified by family
Police say a man was walking on the highway when he was struck by a marked Baytown PD vehicle.









