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
Wanted man accused of exposing himself outside Target in Tomball
Police said a man exposed himself to two girls and a woman in the Target parking lot on Thursday evening.
Family grieves boy hit and killed while riding his bike in northeast Houston
A local family is grieving the loss of a boy who was hit and killed while riding his bike in northeast Houston. The driver never stopped, and the authorities are searching for the driver. The boy’s sister is begging the driver to come forward.
Community members frustrated over train derailment mess
A train derailment in Houston last week caused a huge mess. Several community members are frustrated because the disastrous mess has not been cleaned up.
Car crashes into Houston man's bedroom while he's asleep
A car slammed into a man's bedroom while he was asleep Saturday morning in Northwest Houston after a police chase.
Houston police shoot 15-year-old boy who allegedly had rifle
A 15-year-old boy—who was allegedly armed with a rifle—was shot by Houston police officers on Cinnamon Lane on Friday.
Houston real estate agent murder: Family speaks out after suspect released on bond
Ashlee Long, a 28-year-old Houston real estate agent was shot and killed in April. The man charged with her murder is out on bond. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann spoke with Ashlee’s family about their loss and push for justice.
Southwest Houston: Victim dies after being shot on METRO bus; suspect on the run, police say
A victim is dead and a suspect is on the run following a shooting on a Houston METRO bus, according to a METRO official.
Family grieves man found dead inside a box in north Harris County
A wife tells FOX 26 her husband left for work and never came home. Authorities say he was found dead inside a box at the home where he was hired to do contracting work along Tim Allen Court in Harris County.
Rio Bonito Road shooting: Man found guilty of capital murder in 2022 carjacking
The second suspect charged in connection with a deadly 2022 carjacking has been found guilty.