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
Three detained during raid at Westchase-area after-hours club, police say
Houston authorities raided a club reportedly named "B Rabbit" on South Gessner early Saturday morning.
Shooting critically injures teen in Cypress area, officials say
The shooting was reported near Barker Cypress Road and FM-529.
Man injured in suspected shootout at South Park gas station; 2 on the run, police say
It's believed the man got into a fight with two people before the two parties shot at each other.
Shooting near Midtown METRORail platform kills 1 man, injures another, police say
Houston Police responded to a Friday night shooting near the McGowen METRORail platform in Midtown.
Two 18-year-olds killed in South Loop crash; freeway closed for repairs, police say
Police say a vehicle struck a sign on the South Loop Freeway early Saturday morning.
T-shirt sale turns to shootout in SW Houston; at least two injured, officials say
Police say an argument between the sellers and the buyers turned into a shootout.
Suspect wanted, accused in theft of 10 vehicles in Montgomery County
Justin Bowman allegedly got away from authorities after a truck and foot chase. Crime Stoppers may offer a cash reward for information leading to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property.
Missing man last seen in Conroe late December, officials say
Officials say Paul Falk was last seen on Old Houston Road on Dec. 22.
7 arrested, accused in Houston gun trafficking ring, DOJ says
Prison sentences range from 5 to 20 years, if the suspects are found guilty.
Suspects in custody for deadly Houston METRO bus shooting in Westchase
Records confirm an 18-year-old has been charged with unlawful carry in connection to the shooting.