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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 Bellaire Editorial Desk Andrew Schneider , as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· 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 missing individual is a freelance journalist and veteran of the US Marine Corps. He was last seen near a checkpoint in Damascus while reporting on 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, for those who want to learn more about the efforts to locate the missing journalist.
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Category: local Published: August 14, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) Reading time: 1 min
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