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
Alleged victim speaks out in hidden camera case involving Houston doctor
A Houston doctor is accused of placing a hidden camera inside the employee bathroom at his own medical office. One of the alleged victims is now speaking out about the moment she discovered the hidden camera.
Houston doctor accused of secretly recording employees in bathroom
A Houston physician is accused of secretly recording employees inside a bathroom at his own medical office.
Hobby Airport warns of 2-hour TSA wait due to government shutdown
The government shutdown continues as lawmakers continue to disagree over Homeland Security funding.
Houston METRORail platform shooting: Victim hospitalized, suspect on the run
One man went into surgery and a suspect is on the run after a shooting Thursday evening on a Houston METRORail platform.
Police arrest man linked to multiple break-ins at Bellaire children’s gym
Bellaire police arrested a suspect accused of trying to break into a local gym Tuesday night that serves children on the spectrum. Police say they believe Erick Garcia-Pena is connected to several other burglaries at We Rock the Spectrum Gym on Ferris Street.
Burglars targeting homes in Creekside Park area, families on edge
Burglars are targeting homes in the Creekside Park area by smashing master bedroom windows, breaking into safes and striking while a teenage girl was home.
Crosby High School educator under investigation for alleged improper relationship with student
Authorities say an alleged improper relationship between an educator and a student occurred while the individual was employed at Crosby High School.
2 killed in Fifth Ward after vehicle hits tree; Lockwood closed off
A deadly crash was reported on Lockwood Drive near Clinton Drive.
Viral 'door-kicking' trend raises legal questions: What are your rights in Texas?
A viral social media trend is sparking serious safety concerns across the Houston area. After more door-kicking incidents were caught on camera, FOX 26 Houston reporter Jillian Hartmann spoke with a legal expert about where the law stands if this happens to you.
'Door kick' social media challenge raises safety concerns in The Woodlands
A viral social media trend known as the 'door kick' challenge is continuing to spark safety concerns across the Houston-area.