Missing child found and returned to mother

WINNSBORO — An East Texas child went missing just before sunset on Sunday night. However, according to a social media post by Wood County Precinct 2 Constable Kelly Smith, the 12-year-old was found with-in an hour of calling in a A K-9 officer and other first responders. The appeal for help came in near Lake Winnsboro after the girl could not be located. A perimeter was set up by Wood County deputies and Perryville and Winnsboro Fire Departments. Law enforcement also requested that K-9 Mata be called in to assist. The missing child was returned to her mother, with no injuries reported.