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Amber Alert issued for missing 11-year-old East Texas girl

November 15, 2024 / 2:25 PM CST / CBS Texas

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HENDERSON COUNTY – An Amber Alert has been issued for a missing 11-year-old East Texas girl, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Mia James Texas Department of Public Safety

Mia James was last seen at about 8:25 p.m. Thursday in the 6200 block of County Road 3925 in Athens. She is described as white, 5-foot-6, 98 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. She was wearing black shorts and a long-sleeved teal hoodie with "VENOM" in glitter.

Anyone with information should contact the Henderson County Sheriff's Office at (903) 677-6311.

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