Miya Shay
Born in China, Miya graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism, and a minor in Asian History. She has worked as a television reporter in New York, Alabama, Kansas, and Michigan, where it snows from November to May.
Since joining the Eyewitness News team in 2002, Miya has covered every story imaginable. She traveled to China three times for ABC13, where she followed Houston Rockets, as well as Houston's Mayor. Her memorable assignments include covering 2008 Presidential election, traveling to Brazil, Korea, and Japan. She also covered the 2017 Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C.
Away from work, Miya is heavily involved in the Houston community. She has moderated a number of community panels and often serves as emcee for a variety of events. In 2012, Miya married State Representative Gene Wu. In 2013, they welcomed their first child, Winston. Little brother Lyndon joined the family in 2016. Miya's dog Mei Ling rounds out the crew. Miya's other passions include traveling to new places, trying new foods, and scuba diving.
Miya's Stories
1 shot during funeral at southeast Houston church, according to police department
According to Houston police, one person was shot during a funeral being held at the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church.
Driver overrode Tesla's autopilot seconds before crashing into Katy-area home, killing woman: Docs
Records show the 44-year-old man, whose Tesla crashed into a Katy-area home and killed a woman, was given a $150,000 bond.
Court rules that family can not sue officer who fired fatal shots in Harding Street raid
The decision comes more than seven years after two people were killed inside their southeast Houston home during a Jan. 2019 no-knock drug raid that was based on false information.
Houston police officer indicted on sexual assault of a child under 14, court records show
According to court records, a child under 14 complained in Oct. 2025 that the former HPD officer sexually assaulted her. Since then, his attorney said the officer has been on leave and cooperating with investigators.
Tesla says driver overrode auto-pilot in crash that killed a grandmother
The head of Tesla's auto-pilot division is pushing back against what the driver of a Tesla allegedly told investigators after he crashed into a house on Friday, killing a beloved grandmother.
Man who claims to own home in middle of murder case also claims ownership in 8 other houses: records
ABC13 is learning more about a man who claims he now owns the home that has sat empty ever since accused murderer Lee Gilley took off for Italy in May.
Robbery suspects' getaway car hits two 18-wheelers in failed escape attempt, police say
Two suspects sped away after an armed robbery in Pasadena, but afterward were involved in a chain reaction crash on the East Loop and failed to get away, authorities said.
Former co-owner of Turkey Leg Hut pleads guilty to plotting to set fire to Bar 5015, FBI says
Federal officials said Lyndell Price pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit arson after plotting to set fire to his Museum District-area Bar 5015 in 2020.
Volunteer parent coach charged after shooting at Baytown sports complex, court records show
A volunteer parent coach for a pee wee flag football team is facing felony charges after investigators say he opened fire in a crowded parking lot following a game in Baytown.
Dental assistant accused of giving lip injections without proper licensing
A woman who allegedly operated a med spa inside a salon suite building on the city's west side is facing felony charges after prosecutors say she gave a client lip injections without the proper medical licensing.