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
FIEL calls for Miguel Parra-Hernandez’s release after ICE SUV collision
FIEL and community members held a vigil Thursday calling for the release of Miguel Parra-Hernandez, who was struck by an ICE agent’s SUV in northwest Harris County earlier this month.
Chickenpox outbreak at Shepherd High School: What parents should know
Shepherd ISD is warning families about a chickenpox outbreak at Shepherd High School, saying it is monitoring the situation and taking precautions to protect students and staff.
Fulshear considers e-bike, scooter safety measures after two deadly crashes in Fort Bend County
Fulshear city leaders are considering additional safety measures for electric bikes and scooters after two children died in crashes in neighboring communities. The proposed safety ordinance was on the agenda for Tuesday's city council meeting.
Pearland jugging victim speaks out after police track down two suspects
A woman is speaking out after police say two suspects followed her from a Houston-area bank to her home and then to a Pearland restaurant, where they broke into her vehicle and stole her passport.
Katy teen killed in e-bike crash in Fort Bend County, DPS says
A 15-year-old boy from Katy died after his electric bike collided with a car driven by a pizza delivery driver in Fort Bend County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Mother of four hospitalized after dog attack in Polk County
A 35-year-old mother of four is facing a long road to recovery after being severely injured in a dog attack in Polk County. Crasonia Wineinger is currently hospitalized after authorities say four pit bull-type dogs attacked her while she was walking near Quailcrest Drive. The Polk County Sheriff's Office says the incident remains under investigation.
Baytown mother holds community meeting to discuss proposed 'Andrew's Law'
A Baytown mother is pushing for change after her teenage son was allegedly stabbed to death by a classmate at school last year. On Tuesday night, Rebecca Meismer held a community meeting in Baytown, bringing together school district leaders, city council members and community advocates to discuss the proposal.
Mother demands justice after 17-year-old son shot, killed inside northeast Harris County apartment
A mother is demanding answers after her 17-year-old son was shot and killed inside an apartment in northeast Harris County Sunday evening.
Life Time Fitness member claims $10K in cash, Rolex stolen from locked gym locker in Sugar Land
A member of Life Time Fitness in Sugar Land is speaking out after he says thousands of dollars in cash and other valuable items were stolen from his locked gym locker while he was working out.
Surveillance video captures people running for safety after shooting in Houston's Chinatown
New surveillance video shows the chaotic moments people ran for safety after a shooting at a grocery store in Houston’s Chinatown Friday night left two people critically injured.