A local organization in Mexico will be taking up a collection for a great cause while watching some football tomorrow (Wednesday) night.

Tony Robertson President of the MU Alumni Association in Audrain County says while they are watching the Missouri Tigers take on the Texas Longhorns in the Texas Bowl they will be collecting socks for veterans.

The organization will hold their watch party at the Oaks in Mexico, located at 1801 East Liberty Street starting at 8pm.

The public is welcome to attend.