Jillian Hartmann
Jillian Hartmann is a reporter for FOX 26. She joined the team in April 2025.
Before moving to Houston, Jillian spent five years reporting in her hometown of Pittsburgh at WPXI. She covered major stories including the Donald Trump assassination attempt, East Palestine train derailment and Fern Hollow Bridge collapse.
Prior to that, she was a morning reporter at FOX 4 in Fort Myers, Florida, where her coverage included significant events like Hurricane Michael and the Parkland mass shooting. Jillian began her career at WJAC in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, also serving as a morning reporter.
Jillian earned her degree in Broadcast Journalism from the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University in Athens, OH. During college, she interned at WPXI, and later gained additional experience at WTOV in Steubenville, OH, and WRIC in Richmond, VA.
Now calling Houston home, Jillian is excited to tell the stories that matter to the community and enjoy plenty of Texas BBQ.
If you see her out and about, don’t hesitate to say hello! Have a story idea? Reach out to her at jillian.hartmann@fox.com.
The latest from Jillian Hartmann
Woodlands Specialty Hospital employee claims weeks of missed paychecks
A local hospital employee says he’s thousands of dollars in the hole after what he says were multiple missed and delayed paychecks from his employer, The Woodlands Specialty Hospital. He reached out to FOX 26 after he stopped receiving pay entirely, fearing for his family’s financial stability.
First crosswalk fatality conviction under Lisa Torry Smith Act in Fort Bend County
A tragic accident in 2017 has sparked statewide change, as the family of Lisa Torry Smith sees the first conviction in Fort Bend County.
Houston family seeks justice after hit-and-run kills mother
A Houston family is demanding answers and justice after their loved one, 35-year-old Tara Brim, was killed in a hit-and-run crash along Highway 249. The incident happened around midnight ten days ago on November 23. Harris County deputies say they are still searching for the driver who left the scene.
Police investigate stolen GMC pickup trucks in League City
Police say at least four GMC pickup trucks were stolen over the weekend in League City and investigators believe the same suspects may be responsible.
Body found during search for missing person in NW Harris County, officials say
Authorities say Texas EquuSearch found a body while looking for a man who went missing about two weeks ago.
Harris County: Man found dead inside donation box after calling 911, deputies say
Investigators are looking into a tragic discovery after a man was found dead inside a donation box in northwest Harris County Monday morning.
Pasadena police arrest trio in copper theft caught on camera
Police are investigating a recent string of copper thefts in Pasadena, where at least eight businesses have been hit over the past few weeks. Officers have now arrested three people connected to one of the incidents.
Two burglary suspects fatally shot at River Oaks area apartment complex; third suspect on the run, police say
Police believe the apartment was targeted due to narcotics that were found inside.
Caught on camera: Houston store clerk attacked during robbery attempt
Houston police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of assaulting a convenience store clerk during an attempted robbery at a Q-Mart along the Southwest Freeway.
Deputies investigate multiple bars burglarized in Katy
Harris County deputies are investigating a series of break-ins at local bars in Katy, where at least two businesses were targeted just days apart. Now, bar owners are speaking out and urging others to stay alert as investigators work to identify the burglars.