Belo's CBS affiliate KENS San Antonio, Texas (DMA 37) has chosen Jeff Vaughn to succeed Chris Marrou as the station's evening news anchor. Vaughn will begin anchoring KENS Eyewitness News at 5, 6 and 10 on Jan. 4.

Vaughn, most recently morning anchor at KSHB Kansas City, will step into the position held by veteran anchor Chris Marrou, who is retiring from the station after 36 years on the air with KENS.

Vaughn has roots in Texas, as an anchor/reporter for KCBD Lubbock, and a reporter for KMID Midland.

Vaughn received an Emmy for best morning newscast while at WDIV Detroit.