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
LyondellBasell industrial fire out in Pasadena; no air quality concerns reported
An industrial fire was reported in Pasadena at the LyondellBasell Bayport Choate site. As of Friday morning, the fire is officially out.
Houston Rodeo responds to Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo's claims of 'manhandling' at concert
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo released a response on Thursday after Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo claimed that she was “manhandled" and escorted out of Tuesday night’s Megan Maroney concert.
Suspect charged for death of missing Houston woman Angela Diaz
A man has been charged for the death of Angela Diaz, a 22-year-old Houston woman whose remains were found a year after she was reported missing.
Suspect arrested after entering Klein ISD front office with gun
The principal of Zwink Elementary says an armed suspect entered the school's front office without identifying himself.
18-year-old fatally shot in SW Houston while 'handling' gun with girlfriend
Police say an 18-year-old died after being shot Wednesday on Fondren Road.
Two women arrested, accused of trafficking missing Montgomery County minor
Two 20-year-old Houston women are said to be in custody for trafficking a missing juvenile in Montgomery County.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George '11th-hour' petition denied
A letter from prosecutors says Judge KP George filed a petition last Friday. On Monday, his petition was denied by the appellate court.
Married couple shoot each other in Southwest Houston home
A husband and wife were hospitalized after allegedly shooting each other with the same gun inside a southwest Houston home late Saturday night.
Driver dies after vehicle loses control on South Loop
Police say the vehicle struck a concrete wall before hitting a tree off the freeway.
Hobby Airport warns of 2-hour TSA wait due to government shutdown
The government shutdown continues as lawmakers continue to disagree over Homeland Security funding.