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
Authorities warn of romance scams targeting singles
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, authorities are urging singles to protect not just their hearts, but their wallets. Law enforcement officials say they see an increase in romance scams this time of year, as fraudsters use dating apps and social media to target victims and steal thousands of dollars.
GMC trucks targeted by high-tech thieves in Houston area
Law enforcement officials are seeing an increase in GMC truck thefts across the Houston area, with thieves using high-tech devices to unlock and steal vehicles in seconds. In one recent case in River Oaks, a truck was taken right out of a homeowner’s driveway, all caught on surveillance video. FOX 26’s Jillian Hartmann spoke exclusively with the victim, who is now sharing his story to warn others.
Houston family seeks justice after man was killed while saving elderly woman
A Houston family is calling for justice after they say their loved one was shot and killed while trying to save an elderly woman from a violent attack.
Houston traffic: East Freeway sinkhole expected to cause dayslong shutdown
In a tweet from the Texas Department of Transportation, all mainlines are blocked due to a sinkhole on the highway.
Two domestic violence incidents turn deadly in Harris County within 24 hours
Authorities say two separate domestic violence incidents turned deadly within a 24-hour period in Harris County, highlighting the serious and ongoing dangers tied to domestic violence situations.
Community helps Conroe family after they lost everything in apartment fire
A late-night apartment fire at The Grove on Gladstell has left a family of six without a home. They are grateful to be alive thanks to the quick actions of their 11-year-old daughter. Since the fire, there's been overwhelming support from the Conroe community to help the family.
Electric motorcycles raise safety concerns in Fort Bend County
Fort Bend County Constable Precinct One deputies say there's a growing and dangerous trend involving children and teens riding electric motorcycles.
Harris County deputy stabbed, suspect killed at north Houston METRORail station, officials say
An indecency suspect with a knife was shot by two deputies, and one of the deputies was stabbed in the arm.
Thieves caught on camera stealing wheels during Houston winter storm
Thieves were caught on camera stealing car wheels at a Houston apartment complex while many families were hunkering down during a winter storm.
Private jet linked to Houston law firm crashes in Maine, multiple deaths reported
Officials say multiple people died after a plane crashed at the Bangor International Airport in Maine while taking off during Sunday's winter storm. The plane is linked to the Arnold and Itkin Law Firm in Houston.