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Melanie Lawson Biography

Melanie Lawson is an American journalist who was born and brought up in Houston, Texas, United States of America. Currently, she works at ABC13 KTRK-TV in Houston, Texas, as the anchor of Live at 5 and ABC13’s midday show, Eyewitness News at 11 a.m. Lawson also hosts a weekly Community Affairs program called “Crossroads”, focusing on issues and events around our city.

Melanie has also reported on stories as wide-ranging as Houston’s first Black and female mayors to natural disasters like Hurricane Harvey and the deadly Texas ice storm, to the global careers of superstar performer Beyonce and Destiny’s Child.

Melanie has traveled to Cuba, Panama, Australia, Sudan and South Africa, among other national and international locations. She has won numerous awards for her reporting, including three Emmys.

10 Quick Facts About Melanie Lawson

  1. Name: Melanie Lawson
  2. Age: 54 years old
  3. Birthday: March 10
  4. Zodiac Sign: Pisces
  5. Height: 5 feet 6 inches (1.67 m)
  6. Nationality: American
  7. Occupation: Journalist
  8. Marital Status: Divorced
  9. Salary: $24,292 – $72,507
  10. Net Worth: $1 Million – $5 Million

Melanie Lawson Age

Melanie is 54 years old. She was born on March 10, 1969, in Houston, Texas, United States. She celebrates her birthday on 10 March every year and her birth sign is Pisces.

Melanie Lawson Height

Melanie stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.67 m).

Early Life and Education

Melanie was born on 10 March 1969, in Houston, Texas. She attended Princeton University, where she earned a degree in Politics. She then enrolled at Columbia University for a degree in Law and Journalism.

Melanie Lawson Family, Parents

Melanie was born to her parents Rev. Bill Lawson and Audrey Lawson in Houston. Her mother was a social worker who died due to natural causes at the age of 83 in December 2015. Her parents were the co-owners of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church.

Melanie Lawson Father

Lawson’s father Bill Lawson at 90 served as the minister for the Baptist Student Union at Texas Southern University.

Melanie Lawson Siblings

Melanie spent her childhood with her three siblings named Eric, Cheryl, and Roxanne.

Melanie Lawson Husband

Melanie was previously married to her ex husband Geary G Broadnax. Geary is a businessman who worked at Insync Internet Services Inc. The couple tied the knot on 13 December 1986, in a private ceremony in Harris Country, Texas. Lawson and Geary G later broke up and up to date, there is no news about Melanie’s second marital relationship.

Melanie Lawson Children

Melanie doesn’t have any children as of 2023. She has not shared any information about the matter. We are keeping tabs on her and we will update this section once we get any news about her adoption or kids.

Melanie Lawson Salary

Melanie receives an average annual salary of between $24,292 and $72,507. This translates to an hourly average wage of between $10.15 and $31.32. This is Per our average wage estimates for a journalist in the United States. However, these figures may vary substantially according to the level of seniority of the employee. At the moment, we do not have the exact salary but we will update this section when the information is available.

Melanie Lawson Net Worth

Melanie’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million dollars. This includes her assets, money and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a journalist. Through her various sources of income, Lawson has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Melanie Lawson Measurements and Facts

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Melanie Lawson Career

Lawson has had a varied and exhilarating stint at Channel 13, she has covered virtually every city, state, as well as national election during her career. She has traveled to Cuba, Panama, and Africa, among other places.

Lawson won numerous awards for her reporting, including an Emmy for her coverage of President Clinton’s visit to South Africa, the only local reporter in the nation to make that trip.

Lawson has interviewed a wide range of notables, including three U.S. Presidents, Henry Kissinger, the Dalai Lama, poet Maya Angelou, Grammy Award winners Destiny’s Child, previous heavyweight champion boxer George Foreman, director Spike Lee, legendary journalist Barbara Walters, evangelists Joel along with Victoria Osteen, Hall of Famer Magic Johnson and actors Lily Tomlin, Shirley McLaine and Denzel Washington.

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Conclusion

Lawson is a living example of the power of the human spirit. She has overcome many challenges in her life, but she has never given up on her dreams. She is an inspiration to us all.

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