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 MC 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
Katy ISD teacher accused of child porn allegedly took photos at school, pools, investigators say
One student who spoke with ABC13 said she's rethinking her interactions with the Tompkins High School teacher, whose principal wife at another campus insists she was not aware and had nothing to do with the allegations.
Sugar Land mayor limits public speaking at meeting after residents speak on Israel-Hamas war
Sugar Land residents have been using the City Council public comment period to ask for a ceasefire resolution amid the Israel-Hamas war, prompting the mayor to limit discussion.
Mom claims 8-year-old son was forced to pee on himself after PE teacher denied break, teased him
The mother said the incident happened at Jan Schiff Elementary. She said the 8-year-old asked his teacher for a bathroom break, but instead, he was teased and told to go on himself.
ACTION 13: Houston homes taken over by squatters leave owners, neighbors frustrated by legalities
In one neighborhood, residents live in fear near a home obviously falling apart, with missing doors, bits of drywall scattered everywhere, and small fires that are slowly eating away at the home's framing.
Woman found shot to death in SE Houston shallow grave struggled with addiction, sister says
Jennifer Ramirez's family told ABC13 that their loved one had struggles but wasn't deserving of what happened to her.
Katy man charged with shooting at neighbor speaks with ABC13
Arsid Kruja admitted to ABC13 that he fired at the other driver because he felt threatened, but the other driver claimed Kruja also threatened him.
Houston mother-son duo accused of conspiring in scheme, stealing more than $1M from seniors
Authorities said Regina Thomas, also known as Nikki Laday, and her son conspired in a scheme and stole more than $1 million from an older couple in the years following Hurricane Harvey.
Mom, family members have emotional outburst as couple charged in twins' deaths appear in court
Court paperwork details numerous injuries of 5-week-old twins, which prosecutors say were committed by their parents before the babies were found dead in their apartment.
Fiancée of murder victim shocked to learn suspect is tied to 2021 suspended sex assault case
The family of the late Arkavious Parks is wondering as to whether their loved one would be alive today if the Houston Police Department had never suspended the original case in 2021.
Shootout in Bellaire neighborhood frustrates residents: 'My car was shot at in broad daylight'
Furious homeowners said the shootout began near a home they've complained since a year ago, which is something Bellaire police insist they're investigating.