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
Court docs: Baytown man accused in fiancé's death, searched if it was illegal to 'kill an illegal immigrant'
A Baytown man is due in court on Monday for the shooting death of his fiancé hours after he allegedly searched online "whether or not it was illegal for him to kill an illegal immigrant."
Public services planned to honor late Rep. Sylvester Turner
Memorials and a funeral service have been announced in Houston and Austin for the late Congressman and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner.
Hardy Toll Road crash: Man killed, woman arrested after wrong-way collision, constable says
A man has died and a woman will be charged after a wrong-way crash on the Hardy Toll Road in north Harris County, according to officials.
Houston: Woman arrested for boyfriend's stabbing death, police say
A man is dead and a woman is in custody after an argument led to a stabbing in the Montrose area overnight.
Montgomery County: Suspect in Magnolia SWAT scene arrested, officials say
A man was taken into custody following a SWAT standoff at a Montgomery County home.
Houston West Road shooting: One charged with tampering in connection to 17-year-old's death, police say
A 19-year-old has been charged with tampering with evidence in connection with the shooting death of 17-year-old Irwan Paez, according to Houston police. Paez died after an altercation on February 27.
Matagorda County: Ammonia leak hospitalizes 10 facility employees
Employees at a Matagorda County facility were sent to a hospital after an ammonia leak at the facility, according to the company.
Texas DPS trooper involved in Houston shooting on Willow Place Drive; suspect injured
UPDATE: Texas DPS says a suspect was shot by a trooper in northwest Houston while authorities were serving a warrant.
ICE: Man accused of infamous mass kidnapping removed from Houston area to Mexico
A man has been removed from Houston to Mexico for his alleged role in 43 college students being kidnapped in 2014. According to ICE officials, he had been in custody since Sept. 2024.
Galveston beaches reopen after shots fired; suspect in custody, chief says
A five-mile stretch of Galveston's West End beaches has reopened after gunshots sent people scrambling, according to the city police chief.