Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Shop Brown Mascara on Sale: The Soft, Natural Lash Trend Taking Over Makeup in 2026
Everyone knows colorful mascaras have been on the rise over the past few years. That’s no secret. Our makeup resolution for 2026 is to coat our lashes with natural, soft brown tones. Brown mascara is a hidden gem. You don’t know how well it suits you and your look until you’ve tried it. We recommend…
Read More$100 more on your property tax bill? City of Austin produces draft bond recommendation
City of Austin staff released a 2026 bond draft recommendation last week, indicating what the city may be looking to prioritize in a potential ask of taxpayers later this year. Source link
Read MoreFederal judge blocks death penalty for Luigi Mangione
A federal judge dismissed some of Luigi Mangione’s charges on Friday for allegedly gunning down United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024, preventing prosecutors from seeking the death penalty. Mangione will still stand trial on his two remaining charges, which accuse him of causing Thompson’s death while stalking him. It could land him in prison for life. The Justice Department’s (DOJ) now-defunct bid to execute him…
Read MoreCapMetro buses to offer tap-to-pay options
CapMetro announced it would offer tap-to-pay options on all buses starting Feb. 1. Source link
Read MoreWoman defends home from intruder in Manor Friday morning
The Manor Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Friday morning, which resulted in one person being in critical condition. Source link
Read MoreOne Fine Show: “The Lost World, The Art of Minnie Evans” at the High
Minnie Evans, Design Made at Airlie Gardens, 1967. Oil and mixed media on canvas on paperboard. Smithsonian American Art Museum, gift of the artist © The Estate of Minnie Evans Welcome to One Fine Show, where Observer highlights a recently opened exhibition at a museum not in New York City, a place we know and love…
Read MoreLindsey Vonn Airlifted to Hospital After Crashing in Competition Ahead of Winter Olympics
Lindsey Vonn's final race before the Olympics took a shocking turn. Just one week before the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony, the ski star was airlifted to a hospital after… Source link
Read MoreThe Most Noteworthy Cocktail Bars in Dallas, From Speakeasies to Rooftops
As Dallas’ dining landscape continues to expand and evolve, so does its drinking scene. This upscale metroplex is known for slinging salt-rimmed margaritas and refreshing Ranch Waters, but there is so much more to local bar culture than meets the eye. From subterranean speakeasies to scenic rooftops, the best cocktail bars in Dallas are creating…
Read MoreBlind Side Actor Quinton Aaron’s Family Shares Update Amid Hospitalization, Says He Had Spinal Stroke
Emilia Clarke’s Brain Aneurysm Emilia Clarke filmed battle scenes for Game of Thrones, but in 2019, she published an essay in The New Yorker titled “A Battle for My Life.” Having a bad headache at the gym, “I reached the toilet, sank to my knees, and proceeded to be violently, voluminously ill,” the actress wrote.…
Read MoreA Perugino Masterpiece Lands in New York for Sotheby’s Old Masters Week
Pietro Perugino’s Man of Sorrows (1495) will be on view at Sotheby’s Breuer headquarters during the auction house’s Old Masters Week, on loan from the Galleria Nazionale dell’Umbria in Perugia. Courtesy of Sotheby’s After transforming its new Breuer headquarters into a cultural landmark—hosting museum-grade works for sale alongside iconic loan exhibitions, Sotheby’s is now positioning…
Read MoreDo You Need More Vitamin D in Winter?
Vitamin D is often called the “sunshine vitamin” because it is made by the body after the skin receives direct sun exposure. This fat-soluble vitamin is also available from certain foods such as fatty fish, mushrooms, egg yolks, and fortified dairy products, but exposure to ultraviolet B (UVB) light is a major contributor to people’s…
Read MoreNotre Dame coaching legend Lou Holtz enters hospice care at 89
College football legend and former Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz has entered hospice, a family source told ABC57 in Indiana. The 89-year-old is best known for his time coaching Notre Dame from 1986-96, which included a national title, plus his role as a college football analyst for ESPN. Holtz also coached the Jets for 13…
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