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UPDATE: The missing juvenile was located and is safe.


The Texas County Sheriffโ€™s Department is seeking the location of a missing Texas County teen.

Kaya Acker, age 16, walked away from a residence on Highway Y near the Texas/Howell County line.

Authorities said she has acquaintances in Howell County.

Persons who have any information about her location or see her, should contact 911 or call 417-967-5997 for dispatch.

Isaiah Buse has served as the publisher of the Houston Herald since 2023. He started with the organization in 2019, and achieved a bachelor's degree in business administration in 2023. He serves on the...

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