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
Fort Bend County Judge declares public health emergency to support mosquito control operations
Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong has issued a declaration of local public health emergency in response to extraordinary mosquito populations affecting large portions of Fort Bend County.
Houston pride parade postponed due to storms
Officials of the Pride organization will hold a discussion to determine the new parade date.
Circle K issues statement on contaminated fuel at Spring Branch gas station
Drivers told FOX 26 that the water found in the fuel at the gas station cost them thousands of dollars in repairs.
Alvin city council hit pause on proposed data centers
Alvin city leaders are hitting pause on proposed data center developments. At Tuesday night's city council meeting, council members approved a resolution opposing the construction and development of data centers within Alvin city limits.
Family sues City of Houston after 9-year-old allegedly shocked by light pole at F.M. Law Park
A Houston mother is speaking out after her 9-year-old son was allegedly shocked by a light pole at a city park, weeks before another boy was hospitalized after touching the same pole. The family has filed a civil lawsuit against the City of Houston, CenterPoint Energy and other parties.
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.