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
Houston woman loses hundreds of dollars in rental scam
A woman says she is out hundreds of dollars after falling victim to a rental scam in northwest Houston.
15-year-old speaks out after coach paddled him at Port Arthur ISD
The Port Arthur ISD school board will revisit the district’s corporal punishment policy after concerns were raised about an incident at a high school.
HISD mom concerned over daughter’s bus stop assigned 3 miles away from home
A Houston ISD mother is pushing for changes after she says her 10-year-old daughter was assigned a bus stop about three miles from their home.
Kingwood senior apartment complex's broken elevator raises safety concerns
Several senior apartment complex residents in Kingwood are worried about their safety because of ongoing elevator problems, such as overheating and break downs.
Houston ISD superintendent responds to teacher's viral video: 'That is why we're here'
Superintendent Mike Miles responded to a HISD teacher's emotional video, stating the teacher's concern has been a concern for years.
Houston ISD teacher posts emotional video on students' reading ability
A high school teacher said on social media that his senior students struggled with a reading assignment.
New details on Crystal Ballroom at the Rice closure as couples await refunds
A bride impacted by the sudden closure of the Crystal Ballroom at the Rice in Downtown Houston has shared a new email with FOX 26 that provides more details about why the venue allegedly shut down.
Houston brides left in limbo after Crystal Ballroom at the Rice closes
A popular wedding venue in downtown Houston has suddenly shut down, leaving several couples scrambling to find new venues. Several brides have come forward saying the Crystal Ballroom at the Rice along Texas Avenue is permanently closed.
Popular Houston wedding venue suddenly closes, leaving couples scrambling
A popular wedding venue in downtown Houston has unexpectedly shut down, leaving brides and other couples scrambling to find new venues for their big day. A bride tells FOX 26 she found out the Crystal Ballroom at the Rice along Texas Avenue was permanently closing in an email.
Vigil honors woman killed, man injured in League City stabbing; son charged
A League City community came together Sunday evening to remember a woman killed in a stabbing that also left her husband injured. Their son has been charged.