
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
DOJ: Former Texas Southern adjunct professor sentenced for nearly $1 million in student aid fraud
Officials say Emmanuel Finnih received almost $1 million from making over 100 financial aid applications using Texas students' information.
DOJ: Houston-area woman pleads guilty to $477K in Medicaid fraud
The woman reportedly billed Medicaid for "nonexistent mental services" under the company she worked for.
Bellaire vs. Lamar football game canceled over staph infection cases
Under UIL guidelines, the canceled game will be officially recorded as a win for Lamar High School.
Second arrest made following July raid at southeast Houston home
A search warrant at the home led to a bomb squad being called to retrieve a "suspicious device."
Mother dies after allegedly killing 4-year-old hours before rejoining her father
Four-year-old Vivian Savella was killed in a west Houston shooting after a custody hearing, police say. Her family is speaking out as an expert explains custody disputes, child transfers and resources for families in crisis.
Harris County deputy shooting suspect captured after manhunt
A reported family disturbance led to the suspect reportedly shooting a deputy and stealing the deputy's patrol vehicle.
Dr. David Persse, former Houston Health Authority, retired HFD EMS Physician Director, has died
Dr. David Persse, who recently retired after 30 years with the Houston Health Department, has died, according to city leaders.
Baytown-area shooting kills father, injures 19-year-old daughter; daughter's ex in custody
The victims' wife and mother suspected the ex was involved before his arrest was announced.
Harris County granted one-year extension to continue Hurricane Harvey projects
The US HUD approve one last extension for 2017 Hurricane Harvey recovery funds. The Harris County Flood Control District was months away from a deadline for multiple projects
90-year-old shot after killing friend's health aide in Southeast Houston
A woman was killed, a man was hospitalized, and another man was detained following shootings at a home along Bellfort Avenue.









