DALLAS – Dec. 17, 2025 – CBS Stations has named Tim Hinson as the new president and general manager of CBS Texas, overseeing CBS News Texas and all local news operations in Dallas-Fort Worth. He will report to Jennifer Mitchell, president of CBS Stations and CBS News and Stations Digital.
Hinson, a Texas native, brings more than two decades of leadership experience in broadcast technology, news operations, strategic innovation and content development. Most recently, he served as vice president of technology for KTRK in Houston, and led streaming operations for ABC Owned Television Stations, including transformative initiatives in AI, FAST channel development and cloud-based production systems. In addition to his technical leadership, Hinson chaired KTRK’s news operations committee, served on the news strategy team and assisted with synergy initiatives between local stations and the ABC network to foster collaborative storytelling and improved operational alignment.
“Tim is a visionary leader with a rare blend of technical expertise and strategic insight,” said Mitchell. “At CBS Stations, we are committed to integrating emerging technologies to better serve our viewers and deliver critical stories across our markets. Tim’s technical background, coupled with his experience leading high-performing teams, makes him the ideal leader to guide CBS Texas into its next chapter.”
Hinson’s track record includes launching 19 FAST channels, leading a master control transition and implementing AI captioning across multiple stations – efforts that have enhanced the viewer experience while prioritizing operational efficiency.
“Local journalism is more important than ever, and I’m honored to join CBS Texas to help deliver the stories that matter most to the Dallas-Fort Worth community,” said Hinson. “I look forward to using my experience in technical operations and news leadership to innovate how we deliver the news, while honoring the station’s tradition of impactful storytelling.”
Hinson’s career also includes leadership roles at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, where he managed live television operations for the International Space Station. Hinson holds an MBA from LeTourneau University and dual bachelor’s degrees from the University of Texas at Austin. He recently completed the Strategic AI Certification Program at Houston Christian University and serves on its advisory council.
(Taken from a release sent to me by CBS)
