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
West Houston: Man killed in Highway 6 road rage shooting; photos released of suspect vehicle
Two unnamed suspects are wanted in connection to a deadly road rage shooting that happened on Highway 6 on Sunday, Houston police say.
Houston: Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run at Highway 6 intersection; driver charged, officials say
UPDATE: A woman has been arrested in a deadly crash that killed another woman who was riding her bike across Highway 6.
Former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy found dead in Houston area at 24
Harris County officials say Lacy was found with a gunshot wound after crashing his vehicle during a chase on Saturday night.
Houston: Motorcycle rider killed as biker tried dodging vehicle in roadway; driver found asleep in vehicle
A driver may be charged after a person was killed while trying to avoid his vehicle in a northeast Houston roadway. Police say the vehicle driver was asleep behind the wheel.
Northwest Houston: Woman shot, killed inside vehicle, officials say
Officials say the woman was found in a vehicle that crashed into a tree on Caruso Forest Drive.
Houston: Two killed in wrong-way crash on 610 South Loop, police say
Two people are dead after a head-on collision on the I-610 South Loop, according to Houston police.
Woodfair Drive shooting: Houston Police release video tied to deadly February shooting
A man was shot and killed in a southwest Houston apartment complex in February. Police have released security video of a possible suspect.
Houston METRO announces direct route from downtown to Bush Airport
Starting on Sunday, METRO passengers will be able to take a non-stop trip from Downtown Houston to Bush Intercontinental Airport.
NE Harris County: Man killed, father and young child injured in Atascocita Road collision, officials say
Officials say an SUV collided with a pickup truck after veering from the westbound lanes to the eastbound lanes.
Katy business owner taking extra measures amid Trump tariff uncertainty
With the constant changes in America's tariffs on imports, one Katy business owner tells FOX 26's Tom Zizka that he's taking extra measures to manage his prices.