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
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.
Good Samaritan shot in the hand at mosque in west Harris Co. while trying to help a homeless man
A Houston man who was shot while attending Saturday evening prayers says he would not change a thing after he was allegedly hurt by a man he was trying to help last month.
Teen stuck on roller coaster, firefighters who conducted extraction, recap harrowing rescue
ABC13 spoke exclusively with a teenager who was stuck on the roller coaster and with firefighters who conducted the harrowing high-wire rescue.
Police arrest 3 and seize $350K during raid of private gambling social club
Police say approximately 80 to 90 people were inside a club when SWAT swarmed in to serve a warrant, and more than $300K in cash was seized.
Beloved Port Arthur music teacher allegedly killed by wife's ex-boyfriend, HCSO says
The Harris County Sheriff's Office said the victim and his wife were picking up a child the wife shared with the suspect, when the suspect rushed out and shot the victim standing by his vehicle.
Man arrested after hit-and-run leaves woman dead in Pasadena, police say
A woman whose family members say was on her usual morning walk for coffee was killed in a hit-and-run crash early Tuesday in Pasadena.
HPD releases bodycam footage of deadly shootout between suspect and police inside Sam's Club
Houston police have released the body-worn camera video of a shooting at a Sam's Club along the East Freeway that killed a suspect back in April.