Miya Shay and Gene Wu expecting baby number 2

Lights, camera, action, KTRK abc13 reporter/anchor Miya Shay and hubby are having a sequel...er second kid!

JULY 05, 2016
Miya Shay and Gene Wu have #BabyWu 2

Miya Shay

We have a new Houston TV baby wave on the way.

KTRK abc13 reporter/anchor Miya Shay and husband, Texas State Representative, District 137, Gene Wu, have announced a second baby is on the way.

"We have #BreakingNews today," Shay tweeted. "@GeneforTexas & I are super excited for the #babywu sequel!"

The couple had a son back in 2013.

Hollywood is calling!

We have #BreakingNews today! @GeneforTexas & I are super excited for the #babywu sequel! #abc13 #txlege pic.twitter.com/GhsNWRbevq

— Miya Shay (@miyashay) January 7, 2016

.@SamicaKnight13 & I wanted to take an #abc13 #BabyBump pic together, but got upstaged by @Imkevinquinn! pic.twitter.com/YxZUVxdwji

— Miya Shay (@miyashay) January 7, 2016

JULY 05, 2016
Miya Shay and Gene Wu have #BabyWu 2

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#Babywu is doing great. @miyashay needs to take a nap now. pic.twitter.com/4NnPeBqduh
— Gene Wu (@GeneforTexas) September 24, 2013

Miya Shay

Last March I blogged how Miya Shay, KTRK abc13 reporter, and Democratic State Representative Gene Wu were expecting a baby.

Today was baby day for the Shay/Wu family.

"We have a baby boy," exclaimed Shay on Facebook.

With a tweet of a footprint photo came the announcement of the future media/political star and the couple's first child.

Wu also tweeted the baby is seven pounds, 11 ounces.

Congrats to the new family!

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*updated with new details

Top Miya Shay confrontational TV moments

Miya Shay has been hitting the Houston streets to bring viewers the news for 20 years at abc13 KTRK. 

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The EMMY winner's stories have taken her all over the world from China to Brazil, Korea and Japan. 

And anyone who has watched Shay, knows she will do whatever it takes to get the story. She will not back down when it comes to getting an interview!

Case in point when a Meyerland homeowner recently made allegations that trespassers were living in her rental property. The story worked out for the homeowner by the way.

So, let's take a look at other moments Shay went after the story no matter what the obstacles were before her.

Back in 2022, Shay got the 'leaf blower treatment' when trying to interview a city official...

Good morning, #ICYMI, this is the full video of me getting the leaf blower treatment from the Spring Valley Mayor Pro-Tem. The town’s Police Chief, Loyd Evans, is on paid leave for self-approving $300K in OT since 2020.
Story 👉🏼👉🏼 https://t.co/afUkMa2FLj

#abc13 Video 👇🏼👇🏼 pic.twitter.com/Z94p8JyGVC

— Miya Shay (@ABC13Miya) April 7, 2022

In 2020, when the world was closing, Shay was trying to get answers from inside a department store that was still open, until she was kicked out.  (RIP photographer Willie Dixon who was working with Shay that day)

There are more instance, and if you have a video source, share even more Shay moments here.

Miya Shay and hubby Gene Wu are expecting

Miya Shay, KTRK abc13 reporter, and Democratic State Representative Gene Wu are expecting a baby

UPDATE SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
KTRK abc13's Miya Shay& Gene Wu delivers baby

Miya Shay probably shocked some party guests at husband's Gene Wu's 35th birthday party last weekend. The KTRK abc13 reporter announced her pregnancy to the 25 or so party guests participating in a casual family style meal at China Garden in downtown Houston.

The news went on to dominate Facebook news feeds of Houston TV folks all weekend.

Shay and Wu are expecting their bundle of joy in late September. To make the announcement, they held up a custom onesie that said "Future Voter." Under that it said "Eligible September 2031" which would be the date the baby would be 18 years old.

For those of you who do not know, Wu is the State Representative for the Texas Legislature, House District 137 hence the voting reference.

Congrats to the couple.

UPDATE SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
KTRK abc13's Miya Shay& Gene Wu delivers baby

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Miya Shay breaks leg

Miya Shay lets us know that she is out of the hospital after breaking her leg and part of her ankle.

The abc13 KTRK Houston reporter just got home from Methodist Hospital yesterday.

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Miya Shay returns to abc13 Houston

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Tuesday morning around 6:25, Shay slipped on her back deck and broke three bones.  

This is the first time she's had a broken bone in her entire life.

Since she's busy healing, let's take a look at some of Shay's top confrontational TV moments.  In fact, she just celebrated 20 years with KTRK last year.

Get well soon!

Finally just got home from @MethodistHosp. Right leg in its full metal contraption thing. I have a lot of Googling to do. Gonna try to survive the next five days before I have to go back & underg next procedure.🤞🏼🤞🏼 pic.twitter.com/LJvWpsRHbu

— Miya Shay (@miyashay) September 21, 2023

* Post corrected with injuries and day it happened 

Miya Shay and Gene Wu have #BabyWu 2

KTRK abc13's Miya Shay and Democratic State Representative Gene Wu have baby boy number 2

Miya Shay

After a clever birth announcement earlier this year, KTRK abc13 reporter/anchor Miya Shay and husband, Texas State Representative, District 137, Gene Wu, have some baby news this evening.

As she posted, Shay and Wu welcomed Lyndon W. Wu on July 5th at 5:03pm. Lyndon came in at 6 lbs 9 oz.

Their first born, Winston, arrived in 2013.

That means we are just now anxiously awaiting morning anchor Samica Knight's baby news!

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Please welcome the newest member of the Wu-Tang Clan: "Lyndon W. Wu" - born 5:03 PM in #Houston #TX #BabyWu #TXLege pic.twitter.com/6Am63NaUvi

— Gene Wu (@GeneforTexas) July 6, 2016

KTRK's Miya Shay and Gene Wu's wedding photos

KTRK 13 reporter Miya Shay and Harris County District Attorney’s Office prosecutor/Democrat candidate for Texas State Representative, District 137 Gene Wu were married in Houston, but they also had a ceremony at Villa Verano in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico last weekend. You can read more about the couple's wedding in the New York Times.

Congrats Miya and Gene!


Photo credit Jillian Mitchell www.jillianmitchell.net


Photo credit Jillian Mitchell www.jillianmitchell.net


Whet Smith, Jason Luong, Kim Padgett, Stephen Louis, Courtney Zubowski, Gene Wu, Miya Shay, Toby Hamrick, Jessica Rossman, Windy Hamrick, Jeff Shell, Laurette Veres
Photo credit Jillian Mitchell www.jillianmitchell.net


Photo credit Jillian Mitchell www.jillianmitchell.net



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Miya Shay returns to abc13 Houston

 

Miya Shay is back to her reporting duties for abc13 KTRK Houston after breaking three bones in her leg in late September 2023.

The station even brought back a former reporter to help staff up during the normal vacation-filled holidays.

Now Shay, who recently celebrated two decades with channel 13, can get back to doing what she does best!

So, what was lunch on Shay's first day back?  Wendy's chili. 

It was a rough 2023 for Shay and other Houston TV anchors/reporters.  Her colleague Jacob Rascon had surgery. KPRC 2's Daniella Guzman broke her leg, and Lisa Hernandez is still out, from what I understand, after surgery for a meniscus root repair. Justin Stapleton battled pneumonia.

The national media blogs used me as the Houston TV injury report as conditions worsened.

Here is to a healthier 2024 for all involved!

Hey! Look who’s back?? For better and only slightly worse🤣🤣

Time to do some TV!!! pic.twitter.com/c8XCFOivHN

— Miya Shay (@miyashay) January 16, 2024

Miya Shay celebrates 20 years with abc13 KTRK

Miya Shay is celebrating 20 years with the abc13 KTRK Houston!

In two decades, Shay, who excels at the Houston government beat, has covered presidents and even reported from China three times for KTRK.

The Lone Star EMMY award-winning reporter came to Houston in December 2002 from WOOD TV8 Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Shay's previous two jobs would be future predictors of her Houston television career.  Now hear me out on this one.

While reporting for KAKE Wichita, Kansas, Shay met future channel 13 sports director Greg Bailey.

OK, this one is more of a stretch, but Shay got her first TV job at WAAY 31 News Huntsville, Alabama.  What is Huntsville, Alabama known for?  Well, as my wife knows, since she attended, Huntsville is the home of Space Camp.  Ok, I told you I was reaching for this, but obviously Houston is home of NASA's Johnson Space Center.  

The Syracuse University grad worked at CNN Headline News out of college, and from what I understand, was friends with Newsy's Scott Withers. 

Shay married a well-known Houstonian, too.  State Rep. Gene Wu and Shay have two sons.

KTRK 13 reporter Miya Shay's big swearing in bash

Shelby Hodge of Culturemap.com reports on the big bash for KTRK 13 reporter Miya Shay. This was a party for her recent swearing in to become a U.S. citizen:

The party hosts decided to make it an all-American themed party with a red, white and blue dress code and purely-American food. Clifford reports that she and Bray spent the day running all over town picking up James Coney Island hot dogs. Little Bigs sliders, fried chicken, pasta salads from Central Market, cupcakes, and apple and cherry pies. Guests washed the fare down with American beer, Coke in small bottles and wines from Oregon and California.

Joining the Citizenship Celebration were more than 60 well-wishers including Robert Sakowitz, Gordon Bethune with Jessica Rossman, City Councilwoman Melissa Noriega, Channel 13 meteorologist Casey Curry, Miya's squeeze Matt Young, State Rep. Carol Alvarado, Harris County Tax Assessor Collector Leo Vasquez with SuZanne Feather and Fulbright & Jaworski partner Neil Thomas. READ THE REST

Hodge reports that Shay immigrated to the US from China at the age of 8.

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I told in April how KTRK 13's Miya Shay got engaged to Gene Wu. Wu is a prosecutor in the Harris County District Attorney’s Office and Democrat for Texas State Representative, District 137.

Friday night, the private wine cellar of Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House was buzzing with a good bit of the Houston media crowd to celebrate the couple's engagement.

KHOU 11’s Courtney Zubowski (a bridesmaid) was there with her boyfriend Dr. Eric Haas. Channel 13’s Tom Koch and wife Brenda, Channel 2’s Mary Benton, Channel 8’s Ernie Manouse, Jackson Hearn, the reality family of Dr. Franklin and Erica Rose, Galveston Daily News’ T.J. Aulds and Culturemap’s Clifford Pugh rounded out the media heavy crowd.

About 80 people showed up in total. The whole affair was orchestrated by bridesmaid Kim Padgett and co-hosted by several of Miya and Gene’s friends.

Seems like the media wedding season is in full swing!




Jessica Michan, KTRK 13's Miya Shay and KPRC 2's Mary Benton (Photo: Roswitha Vogler)


KTRK 13's Brenda and Tom Koch (Photo: Roswitha Vogler)


Chau and Rob Todd (Photo: Roswitha Vogler)


KHOU 11’s Courtney Zubowski (a bridesmaid) with boyfriend Dr. Eric Haas (Photo: Roswitha Vogler)


Kim Padgett, Tom Flynn, KUHT 8’s Ernie Manouse, Jackson Hearn (Photo: Roswitha Vogler)


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The Rose "A Time to Care" Luncheon 2014 - April 22, 2014


Sonia Azad, Ruchi Mukerjee (Photo: Barfield Photography)

Deborah Duncan, Ernie Manouse (Photo: Barfield Photography)

Michelle Baden, Miya Shay, Lara Bell (Photo: Barfield Photography)
Guests enjoyed many generous moments at the Second Annual "A Time to Care" Luncheon benefitting The Rose at the Junior League of Houston on Tuesday afternoon. Co-chairs Jessica Rossman and Michelle Meissner were tickled pink when this year's Master of Ceremonies Ernie Manouse of PBS, along with more than 260 guests, helped raise more than $87,000 for advanced breast cancer screening, diagnostic services and access to treatment to more than 35,000 insured and uninsured women annually.

Deborah Duncan of KHOU's Great Day Houston set the mood as she welcomed guests to the Second Annual "A Time to Care" Luncheon. Guests enjoyed a three course meal and refreshments while Ernie Manouse and luncheon speaker Dan Moore, CEO of Cyberonics, sat down for an open and engaging conversation about the importance of taking the time to care for the ones who matter the most, whether they be friends, family or employees.

Texas State Representative Gene Wu presented The Rose with a resolution that recognizes the nonprofit breast cancer organization and its second annual fundraising luncheon. The resolution states that those associated with the event should be extended best wishes for continued success.

For a sweet take-home treat, Mister French's Gourmet Bakery provided each guest with its sugar vanilla cookies. The cookies were meticulously hand decorated to the smallest detail and designed specifically for the event by Scott French himself. For every table, centerpieces included of assorted pink flowers in a glass vase were underwritten by Kroger. To thank all the heart-warming guests, bright fuchsia pink and green pashminas covered the Junior League of Houston Tea Room's chairs and were generously underwritten by Randall's.

Time flies with United Airlines as the raffle drawing for round trip business class tickets (anywhere in the U.S. Canada, Caribbean, Mexico, Central America or Europe) raised $20,000. The raffle winner of the United Airline tickets was Amy Carr. Guests also opened up their big hearts and purchased raffle tickets for five fabulous packages that included spa treatments, dining, entertainment, getaways and more.

Those taking time to care included: The Rose Co-Founder and CEO Dorothy Gibbons, board members Myrleen Knott, Chair, Donna Mittendorf, Vice Chair, Tom Watson, Eileen Campbell along with guests Lara Bell, Bruce Padilla, Diane Caplan, KTRK's Sonia Azad and Miya Shay, Laurette Veres, Kim Padgett, Shelley Ludwick, Josh Espinedo, Kari Gonzales, Edward Sanchez, Peter Remington, Gracie Cavnar, Leisa Holland Nelson, Dana Kervin Clark, Beth Wilson, Texas State Representative Gene Wu, Ruchi Mukerjee, Kay King, Tina Governale, and Helen Perry.

(This post was taken from a release sent to me by The Padgett Group)

Melanie Lawson and Miya Shay earn Disney gold

Melanie Lawson celebrated 40 years with abc13 KTRK Houston in September and reporter Miya Shay celebrated 20 in December!  

Today the channel 13 duo were given the "gold" as their service awards were handed out by news director Keaton Fuchs. 

Since abc13 is owned by Disney, looks like Lawson received a Donald Duck award and Shay a Simba from the "Lion King."

In other KTRK news, Shay reveals in the post that NPPA member Francisco Barragan has been named chief photogapher for the station. Barragan replaces Anthony Reed who left for the operations manager role for sister-station ABC11 WTVD Raleigh-Durham, NC back in late 2022.

Casey Curry back at abc13 KTRK

Casey Curry returned to the KTRK abc13 11am news

UPDATE JANUARY 28, 2016


Casey Curry returned to the 11am news today with a wrapped arm.

Anchor Melanie Lawson introduced her with something to the effect, "Here are some words I haven't said in awhile, here's meteorologist Casey Curry."

It has been a long time. Curry was injured during the 11am news back on September 15, 2015 and broke her wrist.

***ORIGINAL POST***

The most anticipated return in my blogging history - we now have photographic evidence KTRK abc13 meteorologist Casey Curry is back at the station

Casey Curry

Casey Curry is back at KTRK abc13, but was not on the 11am news Tuesday morning.

It just so happens that I was answering reader emails last night about KTRK abc13 meteorologist Casey Curry's whereabouts.

But really, what makes last night different from any other?  I get so many inquiries about Curry's return that I was considering hiring an assistant to field them for me.

Well, forget all of that because CASEY CURRY HAS BEEN PHOTOGRAPHED INSIDE THE KTRK ABC13 STUDIO!!!!!

Miya Shay tweeted this photo of her with Curry and anchor Samica Knight.

"BreakingNews! Guess who's back at #abc13," Shay asked in a tweet. "@CaseyWeather! We missed her! #welcomeback"

I'm sure they have missed her. It's been four months since Curry fell on the day old KTRK set live during the 11am newscast, breaking her wrist. Afterwards she debuted a pink camo cast.

Curry fans were writing in worrying she was never coming back. I predict a Curry return with sunshine.

UPDATE
In Tracy Clemons' tweet, you can see that Curry still has a wrapped arm.

#BreakingNews! Guess who's back at #abc13 ? @CaseyWeather! We missed her! #welcomeback @SamicaKnight13 pic.twitter.com/Norah8MrWl

— Miya Shay (@miyashay) January 26, 2016

So glad she's back!! @CaseyWeather that smile is lighting up the building again!! pic.twitter.com/7iJHiWXcvl

— Tracy Clemons (@TracyABC13) January 26, 2016

5 Houston TV anchors with baby bumps

I really enjoyed the KPRC 2 baby wave of 2011 because my son had just been born. But that's yesterday's news. Now we have a Houston TV baby wave across multiple stations!

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Katishia Cosley

Live Well Network Deals host Katishia Cosley is the first mom up...with a summer delivery.

"After 12 years of marriage, my husband and I are adding to the family," Cosley told mikemcguff.com. "We are expecting our first child in June. We are very excited and a bit nervous about this new adventure!"


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Deals host Katishia 'Kat' Cosley gives birth

Sally MacDonald

Next, Fox 26 KRIV weekend morning anchor Sally MacDonald just completed her first trimester with baby number two.

"I'm going to be a mommy for a second time," MacDonald told me. "We knew it was time for another one when chasing our toddler around the house covered in spaghetti wasn't challenging enough. I am due in the fall, although some might guess summer as I'm learning women get bigger, and bigger faster, the second time around. We love our daughter, Jenna, to pieces and can't wait to spread the love to another little one!"

UPDATE OCTOBER 15, 2013
Fox 26's Sally MacDonald delivers

Chris Stipes

We stay at Fox 26 and KTRK abc13 for the next little one.

 Fox 26 KRIV morning anchor Chris Stipes and his wife, KTRK abc13 weekend morning anchor Elissa Rivas, are also expecting their second child.

Elissa Rivas

"We are expecting our second child in October," Stipes told me. "No, we don't know if it's a boy or girl yet [but] very excited either way!"


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Elissa Rivas and Chris Stipes get a baby girl

Already announced are expectant mothers KTRK abc13 reporter/fill-in anchor Miya Shay and KPRC 2 morning anchor Lauren Freeman.

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As I blogged before, KPRC 2 anchor Dominique Sachse announced Freeman's pregnancy in a story about her new venture Due in a Few.

So make sure to send some well wishes towards these Houston TV folks and their families. And are there anymore pregnancy announcements coming up? Stay tuned here...

KTRK abc13 reporter Miya Shay and anchor Tom Koch a the 32nd Annual ESCAPE Celebrity Serve Benefit (Courtesy: PR Fairy @farbulous)  

Kevin Quinn leaves KTRK 13, joins Harris County Precinct 1

Longtime abc13 KTRK reporter Kevin Quinn signs off, announces new roles as full-time spokesperson with the Constable for Precinct 1 in Harris County, Alan Rosen and media liaison for Houston Crime Stoppers

Jennifer Rosen, Harris County Pct. 1 Constable Alan Rosen, Kevin and Elizabeth Quinn

Back in March when he announced his resignation, lots of my readers were shocked reporter Kevin Quinn was leaving the abc13 KTRK airwaves after covering the news at the Disney–ABC Television Group owned stations since 2003.

Last Friday was his official last day.

And the mikemcguff.com roving camera sneaked into his Quinn's goodbye party Saturday night which was thrown by colleague Miya Shay at Union Kitchen on Washington Avenue.

"I have accepted a full-time position as a spokesperson with the Constable for Precinct 1 in Harris County, Alan Rosen," Kevin announced. "I’ll also be working some as a media liaison for Houston Crime Stoppers. I’m excited about these new challenges and I look forward to what’s to come."

As you will see in the photos, Constable Rosen was at the party and spoke very highly of Quinn.

Clearly Quinn will be missed in the TV newsrooms. Lots of people from all sides of the camera and from various stations showed up to say goodbye.

But don't worry, he'll still be dealing with the media, just in a new role!

Kevin and Elizabeth Quinn

Kevin Quinn and Mary Benton

Blanca Beltran, Casey Curry, Miya Shay

Casey Curry, Elizabeth Quinn, Carl Hahn

Kevin Quinn and Elissa Rivas

Mike and Trace Menchaca with Jennifer and Wayne Dolcefino

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Mike Glenn and Mike McGuff (Photo credit: Natasha Barrett)

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Congrats to KTRK 13's Miya Shay

Congrats to KTRK 13's Miya Shay who posted the big news on her social media accounts...she has been sworn in officially. "Been paying taxes for years," she said. "Now must add jury summons and political mailers to the paper trail."

KTRK 13's Miya Shay gets engaged to Gene Wu

Congrats to KTRK 13 reporter Miya Shay who just got engaged to Gene Wu. Wu is a prosecutor in the Harris County District Attorney’s Office and Democrat for Texas State Representative, District 137.

Talk about a power couple!

And in a nod to the 21st century and social media, the couple both announced their engagement via Twitter about a minute apart Sunday night. And the following photo of the ring was tweeted out too:

Miya Shay celebrates Lunar New Year with media guests

ABC13 KTRK reporter Miya Shay and State Rep. Gene Wu recently held a party celebrating the Lunar New Year at Horizon on Sunset, complete with a lion dance and Houston media guests! 

Pagel, Davis, Hill, P.C., and QBS Consulting co-hosted the party. The Year of the Dragon ended on January 29th, and the Year of the Snake began.

KTRK colleagues in attendance included anchor Elissa Rivas, her husband Chris Stipes (former FOX 26 KRIV anchor), and anchor Briana Conner. ABC13 assignments planner Chris Rodriguez and photographer Eckhart von Ellenrieder also attended.

Also seen in the crowd were former KHOU 11 reporter Jeff McShan and photographer Chris Desmond.

MAX original "House of Ho" cast member Aunt Tina and former ABC "The Bachelor" contestant Erica Rose represented the Houston reality TV world.

Houston politicians enjoying the festivities included newly minted congressman and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, and Constable Alan Rosen.