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
Spring Branch ISD teacher accused of exchanging child porn with someone in Ohio, court records show
A Northbrook Middle School English teacher is in jail following shocking allegations involving the possession and distribution of child pornography.
Attorney for man charged with killing wife says fleeing to Italy could jeopardize his defense
A Houston man accused of killing his pregnant wife is now in an Italian jail instead of getting ready for his capital murder trial in Texas. His attorney says this could hurt his defense.
Owners of Traveler's Table and their 2 children killed in River Oaks murder-suicide
The tight-knit Houston restaurant community is in mourning following the shocking murder-suicide of a prominent local couple and their two young children.
Multiple charges dropped in connection with mortuary corpse abuse case: court records
A year after disturbing videos from inside a Houston-area mortuary prompted criminal charges and public outcry, several of those charges have now been dropped, though the legal battle is far from over.
'Lovers' Lane Murders' suspect has died in Nebraska jail, prosecutors suspect suicide
The district attorney's office confirmed Floyd William Parrott died after he was charged last month in connection with the "Lovers' Lane Murders," a case that remained unsolved for decades.
Man accidentally fires gun on METRO bus, hits girlfriend, according to investigators
Investigators initially thought it was a domestic dispute; however, after reviewing METRO's onboard surveillance video, investigators said the shooting appears to be accidental.
HCSO deputy charged after allegedly breaking into wife's home and shoving her, court records say
The deputy has been with the department for eight years and is accused of breaking into his wife's home and shoving her, according to charging documents.
North Carolina woman arrested after allegedly planning attack on Houston Jewish school: FBI
18-year-old Angelina Han Hicks of North Carolina, along with a juvenile in Harris County, was charged after allegedly planning an attack on a Jewish day school in Houston, according to the FBI.
Caught on video: Houston bartender shot while sleeping says neighbor was intended target
A Houston bartender is still recovering after being shot in both legs while asleep in his duplex, in what he believes was a targeted attack meant for someone else.
Pasadena ISD teacher aide allegedly sexually assaulted 13-year-old with special needs, mother says
The mother of a 13-year-old with special needs is speaking out after a former Pasadena ISD teacher's aide was arrested and charged with aggravated sexual assault, according to court records.