As ABC13 marks the end of an era with Melanie Lawson's final newscast, the Houston-based station is taking a moment to celebrate her 43-year career as a journalist.
Throughout her illustrious tenure, Melanie has left an indelible mark on the city she calls home. With her vast experience and impressive track record, she has interviewed some of Hollywood's biggest names, traveled extensively across the globe, and shared countless stories that have helped shape the fabric of Houston.
From behind-the-scenes glimpses into the lives of celebrities to in-depth reports on local issues, Melanie's commitment to storytelling has been unwavering. Her extensive travels have taken her to every corner of the world, bringing back unique perspectives and experiences that she has skillfully woven into her reporting.
As ABC13 takes a look back at Melanie's remarkable career, it is clear that her legacy will be felt for years to come. With a dedication to storytelling that spans nearly five decades, Melanie Lawson leaves an enduring impact on the journalism world and the city of Houston that she loves so deeply.
Throughout her illustrious tenure, Melanie has left an indelible mark on the city she calls home. With her vast experience and impressive track record, she has interviewed some of Hollywood's biggest names, traveled extensively across the globe, and shared countless stories that have helped shape the fabric of Houston.
From behind-the-scenes glimpses into the lives of celebrities to in-depth reports on local issues, Melanie's commitment to storytelling has been unwavering. Her extensive travels have taken her to every corner of the world, bringing back unique perspectives and experiences that she has skillfully woven into her reporting.
As ABC13 takes a look back at Melanie's remarkable career, it is clear that her legacy will be felt for years to come. With a dedication to storytelling that spans nearly five decades, Melanie Lawson leaves an enduring impact on the journalism world and the city of Houston that she loves so deeply.
i mean, 43 years in the game is no joke! she's had some serious behind-the-scenes access to tinseltown, that's for sure 
and her dedication to storytelling is truly inspiring 
it's not often you see someone stick to something they're passionate about for nearly five decades 
i'm gonna miss seeing her on tv, but i know abc13 will keep celebrating houston and its stories 
what's your fave melanie lawson memory or report? 
from interviewing A-listers to shedding light on local issues, Melanie's dedication to storytelling is truly inspiring 
i'm so grateful to have grown up watching her work and seen the impact she's had on our city 
her legacy will definitely live on in journalism and Houston will miss her dearly 
... I've seen her newscasts on ABC13 for ages, always learning something new from her stories 
. She's had such an amazing career, it's crazy to think about how long she's been doing this for - 43 years?! That's even older than my parents! 
Anyway, it's great to see ABC13 celebrating her and all the awesome stuff she's done over the years... I'm sure there will be some new talented reporter coming along soon to fill her shoes 
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, now it's time for abc13 to keep that storytelling magic alive 
She's definitely leaving behind a legacy that'll be felt in Houston for years to come! 
I'm so sad to see Melanie's final newscast go, but at the same time, I'm super proud of all the amazing things she's done in her career! 43 years is like, whoa 
She's interviewed some big names, traveled everywhere, and shared so many incredible stories that have helped shape Houston into what it is today. It's crazy to think about how much impact one person can have on a city 
anyway, what do u think about the impact of journalists like melanie on society? 