Houston, TX, November 21, 2025
Shannon Ryan, an Emmy-winning reporter at ABC 13 Houston, has announced her sudden departure from the station after two and a half years. Her last day is scheduled for November 21. Ryan has a distinguished career, previously working in Austin and Washington, D.C., and is known for her impactful reporting. Her future career plans have not yet been disclosed, leaving many curious about her next steps in journalism.
Houston Reporter Shannon Ryan’s Sudden Departure from ABC 13
Houston, TX – Shannon Ryan, an Emmy-winning reporter at ABC 13 Houston, has unexpectedly announced her departure from the station after two and a half years. Her last day is scheduled for Friday, November 21, 2025. The specifics of her future career plans remain undisclosed, leaving both colleagues and viewers curious about her next steps in journalism.
Career Highlights
Ryan joined ABC 13 in March 2023, bringing with her a wealth of experience from her previous role as a crime, courts, and investigative reporter at FOX 7 Austin. During her tenure at ABC 13, she earned her first Emmy Award for her coverage of the dockworkers’ strike. Additionally, she received a nomination for her investigation into development practices in the Fifth Ward cancer cluster.
Background
Before her time in Austin, Ryan served as an anchor, producer, and multimedia journalist for DC News Now (DCW50/WDVM) in Washington, D.C. A graduate of Pennsylvania State University, she began her career with internships at CBS News, FOX 29 News Philadelphia, and WNYT Channel 13 Albany in New York. Her reporting has been featured in The New York Times, ESPN, the Associated Press, and The Washington Post.
Recent Departures in Houston TV News
Ryan’s departure adds to a series of recent changes in Houston’s television news landscape. Notably, in December 2024, KPRC 2 Houston anchor Candace Burns made a surprise exit from the channel.
Conclusion
As Shannon Ryan concludes her tenure at ABC 13 Houston, the community anticipates her next move in the journalism field. Her contributions to the station and the broader Houston area have been significant, and her future endeavors are eagerly awaited.
FAQ
- Who is Shannon Ryan?
- Shannon Ryan is an Emmy-winning reporter who joined ABC 13 Houston in March 2023. She previously worked as a crime, courts, and investigative reporter at FOX 7 Austin and served as an anchor, producer, and multimedia journalist for DC News Now in Washington, D.C.
- What awards has Shannon Ryan received?
- During her tenure at ABC 13, Ryan earned her first Emmy Award for her coverage of the dockworkers’ strike and received a nomination for her investigation into development practices in the Fifth Ward cancer cluster.
- When is Shannon Ryan’s last day at ABC 13 Houston?
- Shannon Ryan’s last day at ABC 13 Houston is scheduled for Friday, November 21, 2025.
- What is known about Shannon Ryan’s future plans?
- As of now, Shannon Ryan has not disclosed her future career plans, leaving both colleagues and viewers curious about her next steps in journalism.
- Have there been other recent departures in Houston TV news?
- Yes, in December 2024, KPRC 2 Houston anchor Candace Burns made a surprise exit from the channel.
Key Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Reporter | Shannon Ryan |
| Station | ABC 13 Houston |
| Departure Date | Friday, November 21, 2025 |
| Previous Experience | Crime, courts, and investigative reporter at FOX 7 Austin; Anchor, producer, and multimedia journalist for DC News Now in Washington, D.C. |
| Awards | Emmy Award for coverage of the dockworkers’ strike; Nomination for investigation into Fifth Ward cancer cluster development practices |
| Future Plans | Undisclosed |
| Recent Departures in Houston TV News | Candace Burns from KPRC 2 Houston in December 2024 |
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