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Family marks 20 years since Roxanne Paltauf's disappearance with Austin billboard
By Avery Travis at KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News
· July 7, 2026
· 1 min read
More than two decades ago, Roxanne Paltauf's family gathered at an Austin roller rink to celebrate the teenager's birthday. This week, as the family marks 20 years since her disappearance, they plan to gather and skate together once again.
Key takeaway This week, as the family marks 20 years since her disappearance, they plan to gather and skate together once again.
Why this matters in Barton Creek News
The Paltauf family's decision to gather at an Austin roller rink to mark 20 years since Roxanne's disappearance is a poignant reminder of the enduring impact of her case on the local community. As the family comes together to skate and remember, they will likely be joined by others who have been touched by the mystery surrounding Roxanne's vanishing. The fact that they are also using a billboard in Austin to raise awareness about her disappearance suggests that they hope to reach a wider audience and potentially generate new leads in the case. This effort may resonate with other families in the area who have experienced similar tragedies, and could lead to a renewed sense of solidarity and support among those affected by missing persons cases in Travis County.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? More than two decades ago, Roxanne Paltauf's family gathered at an Austin roller rink to celebrate the teenager's birthday. This week, as the family marks 20 years since her disappearance, they plan to gather and skate together once again.
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