[dropcap]S[/dropcap]tarted as a small soup fundraising event with a handful of volunteers, Dripping Springs area residents will soon come out in full force Oct. 29 for the 20th annual Empty Bowls Project.

Because of a rapidly growing region and an outpouring of community support to assist Dripping Springs Helping Hands, Inc., the event will be held this year at a much bigger venue than it was in years past. 

Dripping Springs Ranch Park and Event Center will be where participants will raise mone...