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
New security measures for Galena Park after deadly shooting at basketball court
Galena Park Mayor Esmerelda Moya announced new security measures for city parks following a deadly shooting at a basketball court over the weekend.
Person of interest sought in deadly NW Houston shooting
A man was found shot to death Saturday night on Hollister Road.
Three killed in Dayton Grand Parkway crash
A three-vehicle crash was reported Wednesday night on the Grand Parkway tollway near County Road 603.
2 correctional officers in Galveston on leave amid sexual assault allegations
It's believed the same two TDCJ officers were involved in separate reported assault cases.
Man wanted for girlfriend's shooting death in Eastex-Jensen area
Witnesses allegedly heard gunshots and saw Eric Goosby leave the Laura Koppe apartment where the victim was found.
Armed woman shot, killed during confrontation in Katy neighborhood
A woman was shot to death in a west Harris County neighborhood, authorities say.
Teen found after going missing at Waller resort
Officials said a teen went missing Wednesday night at Jellystone Park.
Former Missouri City officer sentenced for deadly 2024 crash
Blademir Viveros has been sentenced to 15 years on three counts of aggravated assault by a public servant.
17-year-old shot, taken to South Side fire station
A 17-year-old with a gunshot wound was taken to a fire station on Corder Street.
DOJ: Suspect found guilty in deadly 2025 shootout at Katy McDonalds
Three suspects have been charged for a shootout that killed a bystander, 61-year-old Jorge Arbaiza, in March 2025.