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Attendees of the Bastrop Empty Bowl event can select a hand-painted bowl and sample soups, stews and chilis made by local chefs. (Amanda Cutshall/Community Impact)

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7 events to check out in Bastrop County this January

By Joel Valley

Dive into a scavenger hunt, hit the ground running in local races, and discover more ways to get out and explore with this list of upcoming Bastrop County events.

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