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Missing Texas Hill Country giraffe has NOT been found, owner says
By Frank Heinz at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 23, 2026
· 3 min read
She has a long neck, round ears and answers to the name “Gracie.”
A towering giraffe that went missing from a Texas ranch about a week and a half ago is still missing, and the ranch is offering a sizable reward for information leading to Gracie’s capture and safe return.
An earlier report ...
Key takeaway The giraffe’s owner, Vic Jones, says Gracie is roaming in an area made up of private ranches and that she has only made it about 3 miles away from where she originally escaped.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
The search for Gracie the giraffe has no direct connection to Trophy Club , but the story brings attention to the unique challenges of exotic animal ownership in rural Texas areas. While Trophy Club is located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, the Texas Hill Country, where Gracie escaped, is a distinct region with its own set of concerns regarding wildlife and livestock. The fact that a giraffe was being kept on a ranch in the Hill Country highlights the diversity of animal ownership in the state. As the search for Gracie continues, it may be worth considering the regulations and safety protocols in place for exotic animal owners in Texas, particularly in rural areas where escapes can pose a risk to both humans and animals. The reward offered by Gracie's owner, Vick Jones, demonstrates the significant resources being dedicated to recovering the missing giraffe.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? She has a long neck, round ears and answers to the name “Gracie.”
A towering giraffe that went missing from a Texas ranch about a week and a half ago is still missing, and the ranch is offering a sizable reward for information leading to Gracie’s capture and safe return.
An earlier report ...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 23, 2026 by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) and curated for The Trophy Club readers.
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