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
HISD preparing elected trustees for possible transition to local control
During Thursday night’s school board meeting, HISD President Ric Campo said the district is already preparing for a potential transition to elected leadership, with elected trustees expected to be ready by mid-January 2027.
Deputies searching for 17-year-old accused in deadly Humble shooting
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding 17-year-old Jayden Jackson, who is wanted in connection with a deadly shooting in Humble.
Houston Food Bank raises concerns about food insecurity, SNAP participation and rising costs ahead of holidays
As Thanksgiving approaches, the Houston Food Bank says more families across the region are struggling to afford necessities, including groceries, rent and utilities.
Neighbor catches two children jumping from burning Houston townhome
A family of four is recovering after a fire broke out at a townhome in Houston’s Greater Heights area early Thursday morning. The Houston Fire Department says a neighbor helped rescue two children who jumped from a third-story window to escape the flames.
Gina Hinojosa education agenda: What could change for Texas schools?
Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa has promised to make major changes to Texas education, including ending the state’s school voucher program, stopping state takeovers of local school districts and overhauling the Texas Education Agency.
Hitchcock man speaks on woman's body found days after house fire
A woman's body was found in a home that caught fire in Hitchcock, but investigators don't believe her death was related to the fire.
Mother wants answers from daycare about 3-year-old's missing tooth
A mother is seeking answers after she says her 3-year-old daughter came home from daycare missing a front tooth and with a scrape on her chin.
Humble restaurant employee stabbed at work; woman arrested
Officials believe the victim and suspect knew each other and had some sort of personal dispute.
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.