CBS has named a new news boss for it’s O&O in Dallas.

Scott Keenan has been named News Director at KTVT-TV (CBS 11), KTXA-TV (TXA 21).

The announcement was made today by Raquel Amparo, president and general manager of CBS Dallas-Fort Worth.

 Keenan is assuming his new role after having served as the Dallas-based bureau chief for the CBS News southern bureaus since 2006. Keenan has overseen the Network’s news bureaus in Dallas, Houston and Atlanta, which cover news stories in 13 states.

 Keenan’s new position marks a return to KTVT, where he served as the station’s assistant news director from 2004-06.

 “Scott’s outstanding professional experience in North Texas, both as an executive with CBS News and here at CBS 11, his thoughtful approach to leadership and his commitment to innovation make him ideally suited to serve as our news director,” Amparo said.

“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to come home to CBS 11,” Keenan said.

 Keenan will be succeeding Laurie Passman, who in June transitioned to the newly created role of director of special content for CBS News DFW.