KXII, the CBS affiliate in Sherman, Texas, is launching a new morning newscast on a digital subchannel.

Beginning next Monday, KXII will air an hourlong newscast from 7 to 8 a.m. on the Fox-affiliated subchannel, which is channel 12.3 in the Sherman market. Hearther Sahr will anchor alongside meteorologist Megan Kranning.

In a statement on the KXII website, news director Matt Griffin wrote, “We’re excited to bring you a new, local option for your morning news and weather.”

KXII has promoted Matt Griffin to news director.  Griffin previously served as the news assignments manager and web content supervisor for the Sherman-Ada CBS-affiliate.

“I’m extremely grateful and excited for the opportunity to lead a top-notch newsroom in my hometown market,” said Griffin, a native of Denison, TX.  “KXII has a history of excellence in news, weather, and sports coverage. I intend to continue to deliver the quality content our viewers expect on the air and online.”

Griffin replaces Anthony Maisel, a veteran news director who left the station earlier this month to become the general manager of crosstown rival KTEN. Read more