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The ninth annual Elgin Empty Bowl brought residents, local chefs and businesses together over the weekend to support the Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry and its efforts to fight hunger. Hosted by the Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry and Support Center, the football-themed “SOUPer Bowl” fundraiser took place Saturday, Nov. 7, at Elgin High School, drawing more than 100 attendees and generating nearly $9,500 in proceeds. The event featured a soup competition with five local restaurants serving eight entries, along with live music, a silent auction and raffle prizes, with proceeds supporting assistance programs throughout the county. Among the winners, Napoli’s Italian Bistro II took home the cream-based soup award and fan favorite honors for its creamy garlic soup. Jalisco’s Mexican Restaurant won the brothbased category for its tortilla soup and earned the table presentation award.

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