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Melba Skubiata helps a customer at McDade Antiques and Marketplace in McDade April 1. Photo by Fernando CastroFamily and friends help sell food and refreshments during the grand opening of McDade Antiques and Marketplace in McDade April 1. Photo by Fernando CastroItems being sold at McDade Antiques and Marketplace in McDade include old newspapers, seen here on display during the grand opening April 1. Photo by Fernando CastroAn old train set was still available April 1 during the grand opening McDade Antiques and Marketplace in McDade. Photo by Fernando CastroThe door at McDade Antiques and Marketplace in McDade readies to welcome in customer during the store's grand opening April 1. Photo by Fernando Castro

MCDADE — One person's hobby can be everyone's treasure.A particularly new treasure trove isn't easily found if you're traveling major highways in Bastrop County. However, if you take a turn off U.S. 290 and head to downtown McDade, you'll find a new place to buy antiques and other gems.McDade Antiques and Marketplace has opened in the city's historical district. The new store has attracted friends, family, the community and beyond. “Everybody comes in and like those people that were in here just now,” said owner Melba Skubiata in regards to a couple who were going to the Sherwood Forest Faire, “I ...

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