Melanie Lawson Biography
Melanie Lawson is an American Award-winning journalist who currently anchors at ABC13 KTRK-TV, Houston, Melanie starts as a full-time general assignments reporter at Channel 13 as well became the co-anchor of Live at 5 and Channel 13’s midday show, Eyewitness News at 11 am. She also hosts a weekly Community Affairs program called “Crossroads”, focusing on issues and events around our city.
| Quick Biography | |
|---|---|
| Full Names | Melanie Cerise Lawson |
| Popular As | Melanie |
| Gender | Female |
| Occupation / Profession | Journalist |
| Nationality | American |
| Race / Ethnicity | African-American |
| Religion | Not Known |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Melanie Lawson’s Age and Birthday
Melanie is 53 years old as of 2022, she was born on 10th March 1969, in Houston, Texas, the United States as Melanie Cerise Lawson. She celebrates her birthday on 10 March every year and her birth sign is Pisces.
| Age and Birthday | |
|---|---|
| Age: | 53 years (As of 2022) |
| Zodiac Sign: | Gemini |
| Date of Birth: | 10th March 1969 |
| Place of Birth: | Houston, Texas, USA |
| Birthday: | March 10th |
Melanie Lawson Height and Weight
Melanie stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches or 1.67 meters. Her weight including other body measurements is not available at the moment. We will update this section as soon as we get them. She has black hair color and dark brown eyes.
| Height and Weight | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 feet 6 inches (1.67 meters) |
| Weight | Moderate |
Other Body Measurements
| Other Body Measurements | |
|---|---|
| Eye Color | Dark brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Shoe Size | To be Updated |
| Dress Size | To be Updated |
| Chest Size | To be Updated |
| Waist Size | To be Updated |
| Hip Size | To be Updated |
Melanie Lawson Education
Melanie attended Princeton University, where she earned a degree in Politics, and later joined Columbia University for a degree in Law and Journalism.
| Education | |
|---|---|
| School | Not Known |
| College/ University | Not Known |
| Highest Qualification | Not Known |
Melanie Lawson Family, Parents, and Siblings
Melanie was born and raised in Houston to her parents Rev. Bill Lawson (father), and Audrey Lawson (mother), who was a social worker who died due to natural causes at the age of 83 in December 2015.
Audrey and her husband Bill were the co-owners of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church. the Eyewitness News co-anchor Melanie has siblings named Cheryl Lawson, Eric Lawson, and Roxanne Lawson.
Melanie Lawson Father
Lawson’s father Bill Lawson at 90 served as the minister for the Baptist Student Union at Texas Southern University.
| Family Members | |
|---|---|
| Father (Dad) | Rev. Bill Lawson |
| Mother | Audrey Lawson |
| Brother(s) | Eric Lawson |
| Sister(s) | Cheryl Lawson and Roxanne Lawson |
Melanie Lawson Husband and Children
Melanie was married to a businessman Geary G Broadnax who worked at Insync Internet Services Inc, on 13 December 1986, Melanie tied the knot 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
Lawson doesn’t have any children as of 2022. 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.
| Relationship Status | Name |
|---|---|
| Marital Status | UnMarried |
| Husband | Not Known |
| Children | Not Known |
Melanie Lawson Salary and Net Worth
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’s Net Worth
Melanie has an estimated net worth of $1 million dollars as of 2022. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as an award-winning journalist. Through her various sources of income, Melanie has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
| Salary and Networth | |
|---|---|
| Salary | $24,292 and $72,507 |
| Net Worth | $1 million dollars |
| Source of Income | Her career as a journalist |
Melanie Lawson Career
Melanie has had a varied and exhilarating stint at Channel 13, Melanie 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. Melanie 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.
And she 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Melanie Lawson
Melanie is a well-known Award-winning journalist who currently anchors at ABC13 KTRK-TV, Houston, Melanie starts as a full-time general assignments reporter at Channel 13 as well became the co-anchor of Live at 5 and Channel 13’s midday show, Eyewitness News at 11 am.
Melanie is 53 years old as of 2022, she was born on 10th March 1969, in Houston, Texas, the United States as Melanie Cerise Lawson.
Melanie stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches.
Melanie was married to a businessman Geary G Broadnax who worked at Insync Internet Services Inc
Melanie has an estimated net worth of $1 million dollars as of 2022. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as an award-winning journalist.
Melanie has not disclosed any information about the amount of money she earns on a monthly and annual basis. We will update this section as soon as we get them.
Melanie is a resident of Houston, Texas, USA, we shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.
Melanie is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.
Melanie is an award-winning journalist who currently anchors at ABC13 KTRK-TV, Houston.
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