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Local businesswoman launches local prom dress drive
By DANI BLACKBURN
dani@postoakmedia.net
Prom can be one of the biggest moments in high school, but it can also be one of the most expensive. A Bowie business owner is hoping to help local girls save by providing free dresses through the first annual prom dress drive.
Mandy Anderson, owner of Circle Up Clothing Co., welcomes girls from all schools who are in need of a prom dress or just want to find a dress they love for their special event. Girls can browse dresses and try them on at Anderson’s store.
The idea came to Anderson from a boutique in her hometown of Mount Vernon that has had great success in its annual prom dress drive.
“There’s a sweet lady in my hometown who does this in her boutique with great success,” said Anderson. “She’s given me the go ahead to borrow her idea.”
Anderson posted on the store’s social media account on Feb. 17 afternoon to gauge the interest in the project, and was overwhelmed by the response. By Saturday, seven dresses had already been donated.
“It was such a success in my hometown that I thought it would be cool to do here, but I wanted to see if there was any interest,” explained Anderson. “The dresses that have been dropped off are gorgeous.”
The drive is still in need of dresses. If interested in donating, call Anderson at 903-767-2794.
Dresses can be dropped off anytime during Circle Up Clothing Co.’s normal business hours from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday at 201 N. Mason in Bowie. The drive will continue until all area proms are finished.

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‘What’s Your Point’ review possible stone relics

Do you think a stone you picked up could be an Indian artifact?
Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum will host “What’s Your Point,” an informational event from 1-3 p.m. on March 9 to have your items reviewed by Dr. Sergio Ayala, PhD of the Gault School of Archeological Research. Cost is $10 per person and museum members are free.
Also bring in any metal artifacts found around Spanish Fort that might have been of European origin. Museum Curator Nellann McBroom said if you cannot attend bring you artifacts and leave them, then pick them up on Monday. Call the museum at 825-5330 with questions.
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Oct. 7 final day to register to vote

Oct. 7 is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 5 general election.
Voters also should double check their voter registration to make sure all the information is up-to-date. Go to votetexas.gov on the Texas Secretary of State’s website to make any address changes.
Registering to vote in Texas is easy, simply complete a voter registration application on the SOS website and return it to your county election office at least 30 days before the upcoming election date.
Fill in the required information, print and sign the complete application. At this late date it may be best to deliver the registration form in person to the election office in the courthouse annex at Montague.
Any additional information on voter registration can be seen on the county website at co.montague.tx.us, click on elections. Direct any questions to the office at 894-2540.
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