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
Family identifies great-grandma as 1 of 2 people killed inside W. Houston apartment leasing office
Twenty-four hours after two people were fatally shot inside an apartment leasing office, Houston police say they still have no arrests and no clear motive.
Renting by the hour: Recording studio operating in a gated community frustrates neighbors
Residents of a Spring Branch subdivision say a home advertised online as a recording studio has brought late‑night disturbances, safety concerns and police visits, even as the people inside insist they are running a legal business.
Fort Bend Commissioners Court cuts judges, guts county attorney's office in ongoing dispute
After voting to gut associate judge positions and restructure the county's attorney's office, Commissioner Andy Meyers walked right past ABC13's cameras without commenting.
Houston mail carrier among 5 charged in federal theft case pleads not guilty
Prosecutors allege more than $23 million was stolen through the activities of the five-person theft ring.
Postal worker arrested in League City, charged with mail theft, police say
A USPS worker was arrested following an investigation into suspected mail theft in League City, police said. Video showed the moments he was arrested at a gas station.
Water restored to Bellaire HS after nearby main break, officials say
The City of Bellaire told ABC13 there was a major water main break Tuesday morning at S. Rice Avenue and Pine Street along a pre-existing water line project.
YouTuber 'Captain Crunch' stabbed while recording boaters at Clear Lake dock, HCSO says
A local fishing YouTuber known as Captain Crunch Boats was stabbed over the weekend while recording boaters at a public dock in the Clear Lake area, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
Rapper Don Toliver's concert at Toyota Center ends early after man allegedly shows up with gun
A concert by Houston rapper Don Toliver at Toyota Center ended about 15 minutes early Tuesday night after a man was allegedly found with a gun inside the arena, according to police and Toliver's attorney.
Self-proclaimed internet pranksters accused of terroristic threats in River Oaks
A trio of Houstonians who have been posting stunts on social media for years is facing new criminal charges after they allegedly entered the River Oaks Tower on Kirby.
Toddler fighting for her life after allegedly being struck multiple times by mom's boyfriend: HCSO
A 2-year-old girl is critically hurt in the hospital after allegedly sustaining life-threatening injuries at the hands of her mother's boyfriend, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.