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
Mother says Thornton Middle School didn't do enough for son who died during basketball practice
Last week, 13-year-old Xavier Thompson was dancing in his living room, celebrating making his school's basketball team. The next day, he died from an asthma attack during practice.
Mom demands answers after someone took photos of her special needs son using the restroom at school
A Houston mom says she hasn't gotten any answers and is demanding criminal charges against whoever took a picture of her son, who's diagnosed with autism, while he was using the restroom and shared it among his peers.
1 in critical condition, 1 hospitalized after 18-wheeler crashes into power lines, authorities say
SkyEye flew over the scene, which showed a severely wrecked passenger vehicle and the damaged big rig parked on the grassy median.
Harris County attorney sues 2 people at center of real estate story uncovered by 13 Investigates
A story ABC13 Investigates first broke wide open has now resulted in a lawsuit against the men accused of swindling a retired teacher out of her own home.
Video shows driver ignoring spill that sent 4,000 gallons of fuel into Dickinson storm drains
Surveillance video obtained by ABC13 shows a driver ignoring a fuel truck spilling gasoline at a Valero gas station, sending 4,000 gallons of fuel into Dickinson's storm drains.
Failed traffic stop leads to small chase, arrest of barricaded man in NW Harris County, Pct. 5 says
According to Precinct 5, deputies initially tried to stop the man on Monday because he was allegedly speeding near an elementary school.
Spring-area neighbors frustrated by unattended Hurricane Beryl debris
Portions of a large tree remain on top of what's left of the home's garage. The garage itself is sheared away from the house, exposing insulation and other debris.
Friendswood police warn potential renter of fake rentals being listed on social media
If you're hunting for a house through social media, this is your warning from Friendswood police. Investigators say potential renters found homes on Facebook Marketplace, paid deposits, only to find the homes were never available.
Audi Etron appears to drive itself, crashing into home in Houston's Upper Kirby neighborhood
A new Audi Etron Q8 electric SUV seemed to drive itself from one driveway to another in Houston this week, and it was all captured on camera.
Man arrested after Chevron librarian beaten with wooden plank in downtown parking garage
A librarian told ABC13 that she feels fortunate to be alive after she was randomly beaten with a two-by-four in the Chevron parking garage at Bell and Louisiana in the middle of the workday.