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Recent Rowlett graduate goes missing days before leaving for college
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk Jala Washington , as published by NBC DFW
· August 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about the disappearance is available from NBC DFW, including details about the missing person's background and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
A local family is seeking assistance in locating their missing daughter. She had been preparing to attend college out of state, having received a scholarship to pursue a degree in a specific field of engineering. Her family reports that she was last seen before a planned trip.
They found her vehicle abandoned in a parking lot, with personal items still inside. Further information about the disappearance is available from NBC DFW, including details about the missing person's background and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
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Category: safety Published: August 16, 2026 Source: NBC DFW Reading time: 1 min
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