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
Justice for Ashlee: Family pushes for bond reform after murder suspect released
An alleged murderer is back on the streets. The man authorities say shot and killed a Houston area real estate agent is out on bond.
Harris County elementary students stuck in hot school bus with no A.C., parents say
Multiple Goose Creek CISD parents reached out to FOX 26 after their kids were allegedly left on a school bus with no air conditioning for an hour in the extreme heat.
Harris County families displaced after fire rips through apartment building
More than a dozen families are starting over after a massive fire tore through a Harris County apartment building Wednesday morning.
Potential Houston heat warning: How to keep pets safe and cool
Houston is experiencing historic heat and it’s important to keep our pets safe. Fox 26’s Jillian Hartmann breaks down how to protect your furry friends in the dangerous hot weather.
Heat danger: Texas leads nation in hot car deaths
Temperatures are heating up in Houston, and Texas sees more hot car deaths than any other state. There are simple reminders and technology to prevent a tragedy.
Man with criminal history charged for attempting to kidnap Harris County girl
Deputies say a man, Stanley Dotson, was charged for allegedly trying to kidnap a girl outside the Bella Vida Apartments on Saturday night in north Harris County.
Harris County teen dead, 1 injured after shootings involving two groups then off-duty officer
An off-duty law enforcement officer shot two teens in his backyard on Crosshaven Drive, killing one, according to Harris County officials.
Harris County officials: Fake auto mechanic scams clients out of $40K
Harris County deputies say a man ran a bogus auto repair scheme. Customers thought they were paying for car repairs but instead, investigators say the man took their money and vanished.
7-year-old Houston girl allegedly assaulted inside elementary school restroom, family demanding action
A mother says her 7-year-old daughter was sexually assaulted by a classmate inside a school restroom at Barbara Bush Elementary School. The mother claims authorities aren’t taking appropriate action to protect her child.
Atascocita shooting: Woman found dead, suspect on the run
A woman was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds in Atascocita sparking an investigation by Harris County authorities.