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
Arrest, resignations, searches; bitter political disputes continue in La Marque
La Marque city council chambers were packed on Monday evening with residents asking city council to put an end to political drama after several tumultuous weeks within the city's government.
Widow says man charged with killing her husband in Pasadena restaurant is former co-worker
The widow of the man killed told ABC13 that the alleged suspect and her husband were former co-workers. She said the pair met up at the restaurant after years without contact.
Huntsville homeowner allegedly orchestrated racist graffiti, deadly arson, to get insurance money
In May 2023, Mario Roberson stated his home had been vandalized, and a tragic series of events unfolded. Now, federal documents break down the timeline and how he could be facing fraud charges.
Houston City Council discusses ordinance requiring businesses to post dress code rules
One councilmember says unposted dress codes outside nightclubs have been used as a cover to discriminate and allow someone to be told "no" without justification. Now, there could be a change.
Houston City Council changes public session time for more accessibility
The Houston City Council agreed to shift some meetings to the evening for public input to make it more convenient for Houstonians.
'She did all the right things': $65 million+ lawsuit filed after TWU nursing student murdered
The family says Tami's student housing company and others not only enabled her to be paired as roommates with a convicted felon with a history of violence but also ignored her pleas for help, as his behavior allegedly escalated.
Houston gathers to thank those who died saving children at Camp Mystic during Texas flood
Houston held a vigil at St. John's School in River Oaks to thank the heroes who died saving children at Camp Mystic during the deadly Texas flood.
Relative of man suspected of gunning down SW Houston grandparents says he battled mental illness
Prosecutors say a 24-year-old killed two grandfathers in what police call an ambush-style attack. The suspect's relative spoke exclusively with ABC13 about how he wished he could've helped the suspect before this.
Man charged in fatal 'ambush-style attack' on 2 retirees in southwest Houston park
The two neighbors and longtime friends were found shot to death at a southwest Houston walking trail, which they would walk daily, according to police.
Man arrested after allegedly impersonating US Marshal during attempted robbery in west Houston
Surveillance video shows a Houston couple drawing their guns on a man who claimed to be a U.S. Marshal, and then admitted he was robbing them.