A Bandera-based non-profit organization, Ride & Rise Above, is ramping up efforts to ensure that Christmas is a magical time for children in need throughout the community. The organization, led by local resident Scott Kaufmann, is aiming to assist at least 25 families this holiday season.For the past eight years, Kaufmann and his friends have quietly supported about five families each year.“There are a lot of well-deserving families in our community that struggle around the holidays, and I like helping them out,” Kaufmann said. “This year, I’d like to help at least 25 families.”Kaufmann shared stories of some of the ...