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14 years after Austin Tice’s disappearance in Syria, his family in Houston presses efforts to find him
Summary by The Woodlands Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Andrew Schneider , as published by Houston Public Media
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The disappearance occurred 14 years ago, on August 14, 2012.
A Houston family continues to seek information about a loved one who disappeared in Syria. The individual, a veteran of the US Marine Corps, was also a freelance journalist. He was last seen near a checkpoint in Damascus while covering the Syrian Civil War.
The disappearance occurred 14 years ago, on August 14, 2012. Despite the passage of time, the family remains committed to finding out what happened to him. Further details about the case are available from Houston Public Media.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 14, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media ·
Reading time: 1 min
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