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
Texas City shelter-in-place ends after refinery fire
The fire was reported Sunday morning at the Marathon Refinery.
East Freeway vehicle hit by airborne driver, 3 hospitalized
A driver allegedly lost control on the feeder road, went airborne onto the freeway, and struck another vehicle.
2 bodies found in vehicle brought to north Houston auto shop
The vehicle was reportedly dropped off at an auto body shop, and mechanics found the bodies.
Houston weather: Heat advisory, storm chances continue
A Heat Advisory continues across Southeast Texas today through 10 PM Saturday.
Weather-related ground stops end for Houston airports
Delays are being reported for flights arriving at Bush Airport.
NW Houston: Common-law wife arrested for man's hit-and-run death
Police say the couple were arguing Thursday morning when the suspect struck her common-law husband with the vehicle.
NW Houston: Wanted man accused in $30K copper theft investigation
Joshua Fleming is believed to be one of two people who stole copper materials from a wastewater treatment plant.
Discovery Green to be closed Saturday night after Houston Police request
The announcement comes one week after a “teen takeover" that brought 500–600 minors to the park.
Holly View Drive: At least 1 dead after deadly crash in northwest Houston
Multiple units were in the Greater Inwood neighborhood Thursday morning.
Pasadena robbers' vehicle struck by two 18-wheelers; 1 seriously injured
Police say the suspects' vehicle was hit after the two robbed a pawn shop Thursday morning.