The topic of fairness in the media (or in many other areas) can be a touchy subject. Especially in an era where opinion often seeks to pass itself off as news — and 24-hour news stations blare reports that seemingly don’t even try to hide their bias.

Local residents and visitors from both nearby and far away had an opportunity to experience some Texas magic during the Dobie Dichos presentation Friday, Nov. 1, in Oakville and the Day of Stories on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Dobie West Performing Arts Theatre in George West.

While Halloween is looming as I write this, Thanksgiving is still weeks away and Christmas is nearly two months away, there is an important holiday deadline for those who want to make the Christmas season brighter for local children.

Making a positive impact on anyone’s life is a worthy and admirable goal, but when it comes to those who cannot stand up for themselves, it is even more important.