Tegna on Thursday appointed David Loving president and general manager of KHOU (CBS) and KTBU (Quest) in Houston, effective May 20. Loving was most recently president and general manager of Tegna’s WOI and KCWI in Des Moines, Iowa.

An industry veteran, this new appointment marks a return to Houston, where Loving previously was president and general manager of Univision’s KXLN from 2010 to 2019. While at Univision Houston, Loving was honored with Univision’s annual CEO Award, Camara De Empresarios Latinos de Houston Executive of the Year Award, and the Latino Learning Center Humanitarian Award from the Office of the Governor of Texas.

“Among a deep pool of candidates, David stood out for his understanding of what it truly means to ‘Stand for Houston,’” said?Brad?Ramsey, senior vice president, media operations, Tegna.?“His previous experience in Houston is invaluable, and I’m excited to see all that he and the talented KHOU team can accomplish together.”

Loving said: “Returning to Houston, one of the greatest cities in the U.S., fills me with immense excitement. Teaming up with the outstanding professionals at KHOU, I am eager to reconnect with Houston’s vibrant community and valued clients and celebrate the rich diversity that makes the city truly exceptional.”

Loving is a graduate of Texas A&M University where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. He has spent 28 years of his 34-year professional career in various roles across Houston, Austin and San Antonio, and is a past board member of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the U.S. Mexico Gulf Coast Chamber, and the Texas Association of Broadcasters.