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Missing giraffe Gracie found safe in Texas Hill Country after nearly two weeks on the loose
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jerry Clayton, TPR , as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information about Gracie's escape and recovery, residents of Piney Point Village can consult the original report from Houston Public Media.
In the Texas Hill Country, a giraffe that had been loose for nearly two weeks was located. This animal had escaped from a ranch earlier in the month. The giraffe, named Gracie, was found on a Friday morning. She was discovered near Leakey. For more information about Gracie's escape and recovery, residents of Piney Point Village can consult the original report from Houston Public Media.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In the Texas Hill Country, a giraffe that had been loose for nearly two weeks was located. This animal had escaped from a ranch earlier in the month. The giraffe, named Gracie, was found on a Friday…
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