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
Christmas toy giveaways happening in Greater Houston
Multiple Houston-area organizations are stepping up to help give families a happy holiday season.
ESPN: Houston Rockets ownership in talks to buy, relocate WNBA team
Multiple reports say Rockets' purchase of the Connecticut Suns would bring back the city's former WNBA team, the Houston Comets.
Woman dead, at least 20 apartments damaged in southwest Houston fire, officials say
A fire was reported at an apartment complex near West Bellfort Avenue and Fondren Road.
Man charged with capital murder in Sharpstown shooting that killed pregnant woman
The suspect is accused of shooting three people in a homeless encampment near Harwin Drive in October.
Person of interest wanted in fatal northeast Houston stabbing
A woman died on Dec. 8 after a man allegedly stabbed her on Hahlo Street. Police shared photos of a person of interest.
Woman charged for alleged involvement in north Houston cockfighting ring
Authorities accuse the 58-year-old of renting the space for cockfighting, then hiding when authorities arrived.
Goose Creek CISD superintendent responds to fallout after deadly high school fight
Goose Creek CISD Superintendent Dr. Randal O'Brien issued a letter following the deadly fight at Sterling High School.
Man accused of fatally stabbing his mother in Southwest Houston
A woman allegedly claimed her son stabbed her before she died at a hospital.
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.