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
City of Magnolia secretary speaks out after alleged assault by mayor
The woman who says she was violently assaulted by the mayor of Magnolia is sharing her story publicly for the first time, describing a traumatic encounter and the aftermath that followed.
Cypress woman filed for divorce before husband allegedly shot her in front of children, HCSO says
Officials said the woman's family said she had been in fear of her life due to her husband's recent behavior before he shot and killed her in front of their children.
Investigation underway after teen on bike finds woman's body in Addicks Reservoir, HPD says
What was supposed to be a simple bike ride for a teenage boy turned into a homicide investigation after he encountered a woman's dead body in the Addicks Reservoir, HPD said.
Salvation Army kicks off annual bargain boutique sale in Upper Kirby
The Salvation Army's annual "Reflections on Style" boutique opened on Thursday in Upper Kirby, selling donated items from high-end brands like Chanel.
Multiple arrested after court-authorized searches in east Houston's Clinton Park, officials say
The FBI said multiple people were taken into custody after it conducted several court-ordered searches, targeting nearly a dozen people, in east Houston's Clinton Park neighborhood.
Baytown debate coach accused of creating sexually explicit AI deepfake video, court records show
A college debate coach in Baytown is facing criminal charges after investigators say he created a sexually explicit AI-generated deepfake video using the image of someone he knew.
Judge rules former Harris Co. official not eligible to run in Ft. Bend Co. commissioner runoff
An open Fort Bend County commissioner seat has taken an unexpected legal turn after a judge ruled that the top finisher in the Democratic primary is ineligible to appear on the runoff ballot.
Thieves take more than $100K worth of equipment at bizarre business break-in, HPD says
Houston police say they are searching for suspects after a group of thieves broke into a construction services company overnight and made off with multiple pieces of heavy equipment.
Judge orders lawyer who criticized his behavior towards IT tech in viral video to appear in court
The local attorney told the Harris County judge, "I hope you issued him an apology for how you treated him," after a tense interaction between the judge and an IT staffer.
Harris County judge grabs internet's attention after confrontation with IT technician
A Harris County judge is drawing widespread criticism, not for a court ruling, but for how he spoke to a courthouse staffer.