James Doughty
@jamesdoughty.bsky.social
Journalist in Texas since 1998
Seven Texas newsrooms
Seven Texas newsrooms
Happy New Year, 2026 ✨
Wishing you peace in your heart, joy in the everyday, and plenty of reasons to smile in the year ahead. 🥂
Wishing you peace in your heart, joy in the everyday, and plenty of reasons to smile in the year ahead. 🥂
January 1, 2026 at 7:22 AM
Happy New Year, 2026 ✨
Wishing you peace in your heart, joy in the everyday, and plenty of reasons to smile in the year ahead. 🥂
Wishing you peace in your heart, joy in the everyday, and plenty of reasons to smile in the year ahead. 🥂
Can you spot the daisies? 🌼
Blink and you’ll miss them — but once you see them, you can’t un-see the cute 🌼😉
Blink and you’ll miss them — but once you see them, you can’t un-see the cute 🌼😉
December 28, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Can you spot the daisies? 🌼
Blink and you’ll miss them — but once you see them, you can’t un-see the cute 🌼😉
Blink and you’ll miss them — but once you see them, you can’t un-see the cute 🌼😉
Safety doesn’t come from force alone — it comes from dignity, opportunity, and finally doing right by the people who’ve carried this city on their backs.
December 28, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Safety doesn’t come from force alone — it comes from dignity, opportunity, and finally doing right by the people who’ve carried this city on their backs.
I don’t think New Orleans needs the National Guard.
What it needs is restitution, compassion, care, and real recompense for the thousands of people who’ve been pushed down, stepped over, and left behind for generations.
What it needs is restitution, compassion, care, and real recompense for the thousands of people who’ve been pushed down, stepped over, and left behind for generations.
December 28, 2025 at 3:44 PM
I don’t think New Orleans needs the National Guard.
What it needs is restitution, compassion, care, and real recompense for the thousands of people who’ve been pushed down, stepped over, and left behind for generations.
What it needs is restitution, compassion, care, and real recompense for the thousands of people who’ve been pushed down, stepped over, and left behind for generations.
If you know, you know 😂🎁
Pure chaos. Zero skill. Maximum fun.
Wrinkled plastic everywhere, stolen prizes, sore hands, and one person sweating like it’s an Olympic sport.
10/10 holiday tradition — would absolutely play again. 🧤🎄
Pure chaos. Zero skill. Maximum fun.
Wrinkled plastic everywhere, stolen prizes, sore hands, and one person sweating like it’s an Olympic sport.
10/10 holiday tradition — would absolutely play again. 🧤🎄
December 28, 2025 at 1:57 PM
If you know, you know 😂🎁
Pure chaos. Zero skill. Maximum fun.
Wrinkled plastic everywhere, stolen prizes, sore hands, and one person sweating like it’s an Olympic sport.
10/10 holiday tradition — would absolutely play again. 🧤🎄
Pure chaos. Zero skill. Maximum fun.
Wrinkled plastic everywhere, stolen prizes, sore hands, and one person sweating like it’s an Olympic sport.
10/10 holiday tradition — would absolutely play again. 🧤🎄
Breaking overnight: joy reported across the region, spirits are high, wrapping paper everywhere, and coffee consumption at record levels. Sources confirm gratitude is trending, family time is in full swing, and Christmas cheer is expected to linger through the day.
December 25, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Breaking overnight: joy reported across the region, spirits are high, wrapping paper everywhere, and coffee consumption at record levels. Sources confirm gratitude is trending, family time is in full swing, and Christmas cheer is expected to linger through the day.
Spotted on the highway: a truck with the Grinch’s hand reaching out to steal an ornament 🎄😂
Sir… this is a freeway, not Whoville.
Somebody call Christmas security before he grabs a wreath at 70 mph.
Holiday spirit level: petty but festive 💚🎅
Sir… this is a freeway, not Whoville.
Somebody call Christmas security before he grabs a wreath at 70 mph.
Holiday spirit level: petty but festive 💚🎅
December 23, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Spotted on the highway: a truck with the Grinch’s hand reaching out to steal an ornament 🎄😂
Sir… this is a freeway, not Whoville.
Somebody call Christmas security before he grabs a wreath at 70 mph.
Holiday spirit level: petty but festive 💚🎅
Sir… this is a freeway, not Whoville.
Somebody call Christmas security before he grabs a wreath at 70 mph.
Holiday spirit level: petty but festive 💚🎅
Woke up to a full-blown crime scene in the driveway. 🚨
Turns out the Elf on the Shelf tried to sneak out of town… and got caught in the trunk of the SUV.
Sir, do you have any idea how fast you were running from responsibilities?
Elf bail has been denied. Back to the shelf you go. 🎄😆
Turns out the Elf on the Shelf tried to sneak out of town… and got caught in the trunk of the SUV.
Sir, do you have any idea how fast you were running from responsibilities?
Elf bail has been denied. Back to the shelf you go. 🎄😆
December 23, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Woke up to a full-blown crime scene in the driveway. 🚨
Turns out the Elf on the Shelf tried to sneak out of town… and got caught in the trunk of the SUV.
Sir, do you have any idea how fast you were running from responsibilities?
Elf bail has been denied. Back to the shelf you go. 🎄😆
Turns out the Elf on the Shelf tried to sneak out of town… and got caught in the trunk of the SUV.
Sir, do you have any idea how fast you were running from responsibilities?
Elf bail has been denied. Back to the shelf you go. 🎄😆
51 looks good on me. 🎉
Old enough to know what matters.
Young enough to still laugh at dumb jokes.
Wise enough to order the good wine.
Here’s to another year of growth, gratitude, and not apologizing for who I am. Cheers to 51! 🥂
Old enough to know what matters.
Young enough to still laugh at dumb jokes.
Wise enough to order the good wine.
Here’s to another year of growth, gratitude, and not apologizing for who I am. Cheers to 51! 🥂
December 20, 2025 at 3:38 AM
51 looks good on me. 🎉
Old enough to know what matters.
Young enough to still laugh at dumb jokes.
Wise enough to order the good wine.
Here’s to another year of growth, gratitude, and not apologizing for who I am. Cheers to 51! 🥂
Old enough to know what matters.
Young enough to still laugh at dumb jokes.
Wise enough to order the good wine.
Here’s to another year of growth, gratitude, and not apologizing for who I am. Cheers to 51! 🥂
Raise your hand if you had a phone like this!
December 19, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Raise your hand if you had a phone like this!
Couldn’t get my hands on the Grinch meal @mcdonaldsjp.bsky.social 🎄💚 but this was only $8, so I’m calling it a holiday win. 😄
December 16, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Couldn’t get my hands on the Grinch meal @mcdonaldsjp.bsky.social 🎄💚 but this was only $8, so I’m calling it a holiday win. 😄
I wrote your name in the sand, but the waves washed it away.
I wrote your name in the sky, but the wind blew it away.
I wrote your name in my heart—where forever it will stay. Anonymous
I wrote your name in the sky, but the wind blew it away.
I wrote your name in my heart—where forever it will stay. Anonymous
December 15, 2025 at 7:42 PM
I wrote your name in the sand, but the waves washed it away.
I wrote your name in the sky, but the wind blew it away.
I wrote your name in my heart—where forever it will stay. Anonymous
I wrote your name in the sky, but the wind blew it away.
I wrote your name in my heart—where forever it will stay. Anonymous
On this first night of Hanukkah, my heart is with the families mourning a loved one after the horrific terrorist attack against Jewish people in Australia. I’m holding them in prayer tonight.
December 15, 2025 at 12:42 AM
On this first night of Hanukkah, my heart is with the families mourning a loved one after the horrific terrorist attack against Jewish people in Australia. I’m holding them in prayer tonight.
I can’t get my hands on the Grinch Meal… Are we supposed to ask Santa for that?! 🎄💚😅
December 11, 2025 at 10:29 PM
I can’t get my hands on the Grinch Meal… Are we supposed to ask Santa for that?! 🎄💚😅
I’m here for it! Happy holidays!
25 News Now anchor desk looks amazing!
25 News Now anchor desk looks amazing!
December 5, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I’m here for it! Happy holidays!
25 News Now anchor desk looks amazing!
25 News Now anchor desk looks amazing!
I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.
Gilbert Keith Chesterton
Gilbert Keith Chesterton
November 27, 2025 at 6:21 PM
I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.
Gilbert Keith Chesterton
Gilbert Keith Chesterton
To the best team of journalists in Texas — thank you for everything you do!
I hope everyone has a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
I’m truly thankful for such wonderful coworkers. 🦃💛
@crossroadstoday.com
I hope everyone has a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
I’m truly thankful for such wonderful coworkers. 🦃💛
@crossroadstoday.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
To the best team of journalists in Texas — thank you for everything you do!
I hope everyone has a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
I’m truly thankful for such wonderful coworkers. 🦃💛
@crossroadstoday.com
I hope everyone has a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
I’m truly thankful for such wonderful coworkers. 🦃💛
@crossroadstoday.com
Not driving? 1.2 million travelers are taking trains, and airports are packed — with Sunday and Monday expected to be the busiest days for air travel. #ThanksgivingTravel
November 25, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Not driving? 1.2 million travelers are taking trains, and airports are packed — with Sunday and Monday expected to be the busiest days for air travel. #ThanksgivingTravel
A record 73 million people are expected to hit the roads this holiday. If you’re traveling today, the worst time to drive is between noon and 9 p.m.
For Wednesday, try to get on the road before 11 a.m. to avoid the heaviest congestion.
For Wednesday, try to get on the road before 11 a.m. to avoid the heaviest congestion.
November 25, 2025 at 1:17 PM
A record 73 million people are expected to hit the roads this holiday. If you’re traveling today, the worst time to drive is between noon and 9 p.m.
For Wednesday, try to get on the road before 11 a.m. to avoid the heaviest congestion.
For Wednesday, try to get on the road before 11 a.m. to avoid the heaviest congestion.
Don’t say anything you wouldn’t want played on the radio.
Don’t send an email you wouldn’t want printed in the newspaper.
Don’t say, post, or do anything you wouldn’t want replayed on YouTube or streamed forever.
And don’t do anything in public you wouldn’t want blasted on the ten o’clock news.
Don’t send an email you wouldn’t want printed in the newspaper.
Don’t say, post, or do anything you wouldn’t want replayed on YouTube or streamed forever.
And don’t do anything in public you wouldn’t want blasted on the ten o’clock news.
November 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Don’t say anything you wouldn’t want played on the radio.
Don’t send an email you wouldn’t want printed in the newspaper.
Don’t say, post, or do anything you wouldn’t want replayed on YouTube or streamed forever.
And don’t do anything in public you wouldn’t want blasted on the ten o’clock news.
Don’t send an email you wouldn’t want printed in the newspaper.
Don’t say, post, or do anything you wouldn’t want replayed on YouTube or streamed forever.
And don’t do anything in public you wouldn’t want blasted on the ten o’clock news.
📊 NEW REPORT: Nearly one-quarter of U.S. households are living paycheck to paycheck — a reminder of how many families are feeling the strain of rising costs and everyday expenses.
From groceries to gas, Americans are stretching every dollar.
From groceries to gas, Americans are stretching every dollar.
November 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
📊 NEW REPORT: Nearly one-quarter of U.S. households are living paycheck to paycheck — a reminder of how many families are feeling the strain of rising costs and everyday expenses.
From groceries to gas, Americans are stretching every dollar.
From groceries to gas, Americans are stretching every dollar.