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
Investigation underway after 15-year-old boy found shot in SW Houston Christmas night, HPD says
The 15-year-old was identified after a woman told ABC13 that she saw a body lying next to her back patio before calling police.
Brazen robbery and shooting at Mission Bend smoke shop caught on video
A brazen robbery and shooting sent one smoke shop employee to the hospital and the Harris County Sheriff's Department actively looking from a group of suspects.
UH contractor accused of driving golf cart drunk, slamming into wall, severely injuring coworker
A contractor for the University of Houston is facing multiple criminal charges after he allegedly drove a golf cart drunk and severely injured a coworker.
HPD opens criminal investigation on Baytown chemical fire leak from last week
A search warrant obtained by ABC13 shows a fire that happened at Bluebonnet Petrochemical Solution led to the opening of a criminal probe by HPD's environmental division.
Family holds vigil for woman killed during morning run as the hit-and-run suspect remains at large
Family and friends honored the memory of Lilia Vazquez who was killed while out for a morning run. The driver who hit her still hasn't been found, but ABC13 obtained a new surveillance video that appears to capture the impact.
Houston mom allegedly hit her children and kept them in filthy conditions at NW Houston apartment
A Houston mother is behind bars after being accused of keeping her 4- and 6-year-olds in filthy conditions at her apartment on West Montgomery Road and hitting them numerous times.
'I want to fight for her': New video shows athlete on her final run before being killed by driver
New surveillance video shows Houston Marathon runner Lilia Vasquez before she was hit and killed by a driver during her daily morning run along Westpark near Jeanetta.
Avid runner killed in violent hit-and-run crash while out on her daily run
The woman killed has not been officially identified, but several friends in the running community have shared comments online about the avid runner who regularly participates in the Houston Marathon.
Video captures moment 2-year-old boy and grandma were hit by a truck while crossing the street
HPD said the 2-year-old was strapped in a stroller when he and his grandmother were hit by a driver who police say failed to yield in the intersection.
Houston mayor says he'll ask Union Pacific to pay for pedestrian bridge over railroad tracks
For years, the issue of railroad safety has grown worse in a community now grieving the death of a Milby High School student and is angry that elected officials say something needs to be done, but nothing has changed.