ANNOUNCEMENTS!
TV Legend & WIFT/H Supporter to Retire
After 43 years in the newsroom and on-the-air, Houston’s Melanie Lawson has announced she will retire from ABC13. The Chronicle’s Joy Sewing broke the news exclusively that Lawson plans to leave her anchor post January 31, 2026.
A profoundly respected journalist, Melanie has been a member of the WIFT/Houston chapter and helped support past events. Most memorably, she was a moderator of our “Reel Stars of Texas” awards at The Hobby Center which recognized Houston natives, Chandra Wilson and Isaiah Washington of Grey’s Anatomy fame.
We’re thankful for her support of women over the years and especially her integrity and professionalism. We’re sure many retrospectives will surface until her merited retirement when she signs off in January.
