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
Drivers seek answers after contaminated fuel at Spring Branch gas station
Multiple drivers say they are still looking for answers weeks after after filling up with contaminated fuel at the same gas station in Spring Branch that they say damaged their vehicles.
Two bakeries burglarized by masked men on same night in Houston
Houston police say two local bakeries were burglarized in the same night last week by three masked men, and both break-ins were caught on camera.
Houston police search for man accused of performing lewd act at senior apartment complex
Houston police say they are searching for a man who's accused of performing a lewd act at a senior community complex.
Second child allegedly shocked by same light pole at Houston park
A family says their 9-year-old son was shocked by the same light pole at F.M. Law Park in southeast Houston just weeks before another child reportedly went into cardiac arrest after touching it.
Mother demands answers after 14-year-old shocked by light pole at Houston park
A mother is demanding answers after her 14-year-old son was shocked by an energized light pole while playing at F.M. Law Park in southeast Houston Tuesday evening. Authorities say the incident caused the teen to go into cardiac arrest.
14-year-old boy hospitalized after being shocked by light pole at SE Houston park
A 14-year-old boy is recovering in the hospital after he was shocked by an energized light pole while playing at a park in southeast Houston Tuesday evening.
Driver warns others after 'bad gas' incident in Spring Branch
An employee at the Circle K along Long Point Road says four to six customers reported problems and that there was water in the gas. The employee says the issue has since been resolved.
Pasadena ISD considers closing or consolidating two schools
Parents and staff in Pasadena ISD are raising concerns after district leaders announced McMasters Elementary and Tegeler Community School could face closure or consolidation.
'Teen Takeover' trend impacting skating rinks in Harris County
A nationwide trend organized on social media called “Teen Takeover" is becoming a growing concern in the Houston area, prompting businesses and malls to tighten security measures.
Parents, students speak out against Houston ISD's proposed special education plan
Dozens of parents, students, and community members spoke out against Houston ISD’s proposed special education plan during a packed school board meeting at district headquarters Tuesday night.