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 Ice Ball 2019: An Enchanted Evening. A Life-Changing Impact.

Ice Ball 2019: An Enchanted Evening. A Life-Changing Impact.

September 5, 2019

It was a sparkling evening of glamorous outfits, gorgeous jewelry, and generous hearts as a crowd of more than 800 guests gathered for the 15th annual Big Brothers Big Sisters […]

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     What’s New at Ice Ball 2019?

    What’s New at Ice Ball 2019?

    June 13, 2019

    It’s the beginning of summer in Central Texas. A season in which Big Brothers Big Sisters starts thinking about… ice. The Ice Ball Gala is BBBS’ largest signature event. It’s […]

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