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
Missing man last seen in Kashmere Gardens
Edward McMilliam was last seen at about 2 a.m. Friday near Cavalcade Street and Lockwood Drive.
Bellaire police chief retires amid investigation
Bellaire PD Chief Onesimo Lopez Jr.T was recently placed on leave during an investigation into an employment matter.
Fred Hartman Bridge reopens after fatal crash
Drivers in the northbound lanes of the bridge were being directed to the right shoulder.
Wrong-way crash kills three, injures 3-year-old on Grand Parkway, officials say
Authorities say a wrong-way driver crashed into a family of four on Highway 99 near FM 1464.
Overnight SWAT suspect found dead at Northside apartment complex, police say
The SWAT scene started just after midnight near the North Freeway and East Tidwell Road.
Christmas toy giveaways happening in Greater Houston
Multiple Houston-area organizations are stepping up to help give families a happy holiday season.
ESPN: Houston Rockets ownership in talks to buy, relocate WNBA team
Multiple reports say Rockets' purchase of the Connecticut Suns would bring back the city's former WNBA team, the Houston Comets.
Woman dead, at least 20 apartments damaged in southwest Houston fire, officials say
A fire was reported at an apartment complex near West Bellfort Avenue and Fondren Road.
Man charged with capital murder in Sharpstown shooting that killed pregnant woman
The suspect is accused of shooting three people in a homeless encampment near Harwin Drive in October.