
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
Sam Houston Tollway reopens in SW Harris County after deadly crash
The crash was reported in the westbound lanes of the tollway near I-59
Suspect, father dead following Houston SWAT standoff in Independence Heights
Police say a man stabbed his brother in the back before keeping himself in an apartment with his father, who was disabled.
University of Houston adjunct faculty member banned from campus amid allegations caught on video
A video was reportedly taken on campus involving "discussion of child sexual exploitation and child sexual abuse materials," according to a UH spokesperson on Thursday.
Man wanted for 2023 Alief shooting
Alexander Funes-Vasquez is said to be charged with murder for the death of 21-year-old Edward Josue Valladarez-Vargas.
Former Galena Park ISD employee charged with indecency with a child
The allegation was reported by the family of a teen who “looked to him as a mentor.”
Houston Police seeking person seen speaking with victim before deadly South Acres incident
Vinson Lawrence was found deceased inside a vehicle that crashed into a tree early Tuesday morning. Bullet casings were also found at the scene.
Teen found safe after going missing in Katy
15-year-old Jaeden was last seen Tuesday night in a neighborhood off Barker Cypress Road and Keith Harrow Boulevard.
Stray bullet pierces roof of Houston-area fire station, barely missing firefighter
Fire officials and law enforcement remind the public that shooting a gun into the air is not a harmless act—it is illegal deadly conduct.
$7.5 million lottery ticket sold in Houston
All winning tickets from Saturday's draw have to be claimed in 180 days to get the prize money.
Man exits moving vehicle on Gulf Freeway before being hit, killed by another vehicle
Police say the man got into a fight with his sister in the vehicle before stepping out onto the southeast Houston freeway.









