A local family is seeking help from the public in finding a missing mother. The family of a missing mom is in a state of distress and is asking for tips from the community. Savannah Guthrie, a host of the "Today" show, has made a public appeal for information about her missing mother.

Guthrie's emotional plea comes after a ransom note was received, although the timing of this is not specified in local reports. Further details about the missing person and the investigation are available from news organizations, including KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.