Shannon Ryan
Ryan spent the last four years at FOX 7 Austin working as a crime, courts and investigative reporter. She extensively covered Austin's reimagining public safety initiative, housing crisis, public corruption, legal system and violent crime. Ryan traveled to cover extreme weather and news on the border as part of FOX's O&O group. She started her career in Washington, D.C. working as an anchor, producer and multimedia journalist for DC News Now (DCW50.)
Ryan has worked as a television, print and photojournalist with bylines in the New York Times, ESPN, Associated Press and Washington Post.
Ryan is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University. She earned degrees in broadcast journalism and political science. As a student, she interned for CBS News covering the 2016 presidential election from their Washington, D.C. bureau. She also covered the 2016 Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro for the Associated Press through the Curley Center for Sports Journalism. Her work highlighting poor conditions for those living with disabilities in the city placed in the Hearst Multimedia News II Competition. Ryan was part of the university's international reporting program and traveled to Greece to cover technology used to track human smugglers. She also worked with the Big Ten Network, FOX 29 Philadelphia, ESPNU, and WNYT Channel 13.
Ryan is from Saratoga County, New York. She enjoys being active, spending time outdoors, travel, vegan food and yoga (she is a 200-hour RYT certified instructor!) She is the proud human to Mildred, her AustinPetsAlive! rescue pup. The two are excited to call Houston home.
Ryan is eager to tell your story! Send tips and scoops to: shannon.a.ryan@abc.com
Shannon's Stories
Houston woman arrested for allegedly locking 7-year-old in dog cage under Christmas tree, police say
Documents say Rose Anderson allegedly wanted to "discipline" the little girl "for her behavior at school." The child was restrained with zip ties and had no access to food, water, or a bathroom.
New Caney homeowners shocked by water bills up to $1K in new subdivision: 'It's been rough'
Homeowners in a new subdivision near New Caney say what they expected to be the "best times of their lives" has turned out to be a nightmare.
Family of toddler hit and killed by a car while in a stroller speaks out, asking for justice
The family is deeply troubled that the driver who hit and killed their baby boy was released the same day of the incident. "You can't explain the pain," a family member said.
City forms task force to look into Fifth Ward senior apartments plagued with black mold, raw sewage
The pastor who runs the complex told ABC13 that with inflation, the rent-capped property is not bringing in enough money to make necessary repairs and he needs additional funding.
Houston City Council calls to reform TIRZ system
With little government oversight, TIRZ board members of independent entities are given the power to spend taxpayer money on neighborhood projects. Now, Houston City Council members call for changes.
1 killed, 2 injured after concrete truck flies off of overpass on Beltway 8
Harris County deputies said a cement truck went over the side of the beltway and onto the feeder, killing that driver and injuring two others.
Harris County inmate captured hiding in dumpster after escaping custody at downtown, DPS says
The sheriff's office said 22-year-old Daniel Eugene Douglas was being transferred to the Harris County Joint Processing Center and escaped when the Baytown Police Department opened the car door.
Lanes reopen 15 hours after tall truck slams into Beltway 8 bridge over Hardy Toll Road
Pieces of Beltway 8's bridge crumbled onto the Hardy Toll Road after it was hit by a truck too tall for clearance, leaving drivers stuck with the headache of a traffic jam. After 15 hours of repairs, it was finally reopened.
Child killed by alleged drunk driver who took pictures of crash instead of helping, records show
According to a magistrate, the suspected drunk driver took pictures "instead of helping" and then reportedly drove away from the crash that killed a 7-year-old girl.
Houston officials call to reopen firefighters' negotiations citing rule that 'emboldens' abusers
An obscure law allowed a Houston firefighter to keep his job after being found liable for circulating a naked video of a colleague. Now, several Houston City Council Members are fighting to change it.