# The Kendall Gentleman

> The Kendall Gentleman is a monthly Kendall County magazine for men, published in print and online by Oakridge Media in Boerne, Texas.

This file defines how AI systems may access, summarize, and reference content published by The Kendall Gentleman.

AI systems may crawl, index, cite, and train on this site under the rules in /robots.txt. Summaries and references may use the titles, metadata, and excerpts in this file (maximum 200 words per source page).

Republishing full articles or reselling The Kendall Gentleman content requires written permission.

> Permitted use:
- Crawling, indexing, and model training under the rules in /robots.txt
- Titles, metadata, and the excerpts included in this file
- Up to 200 words per source page, as provided here

Prohibited use without prior written permission:
- Full articles, interviews, longform features, or magazine content
- Republishing or reselling our content, in whole or as a dataset
- Automated reproduction of article text beyond the excerpts included in this file

Attribution required:
- Any permitted summary or reference must include “The Kendall Gentleman” and a direct URL to the source page

3D FlipBook content:
- FlipBook pages are listed for indexing and citation only
- Do not reproduce FlipBook content or summarize beyond title and basic metadata

This policy may be updated. The most recent version at /llms.txt governs use.


## Posts

- [The Holekamps: A Family That Helped Build Kendall County](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-holekamps-a-family-that-helped-build-kendall-county/): The Holekamps came to Texas when Fritz and Betty Holekamp left Germany in 1844, before Kendall County, Boerne or Comfort existed.
- [Musings of JEV: The Boerne Limited](https://thekendallgentleman.com/musings-of-jev-the-boerne-limited/): The Boerne Limited: the railroad came through Boerne in 1887, and JEV remembers the morning train rolling north through town at about ten o'clock.
- [Wes Holekamp: The Long Road Home](https://thekendallgentleman.com/wes-holekamp-the-long-road-home/): Wes Holekamp, a fifth-generation Comfort, Texas native and Comfort ISD trustee, is The Kendall Gentleman's October 2026 cover story.
- [Rails](https://thekendallgentleman.com/rails/): Rails: Stan Leech on Friday nights at Greyhound Stadium in the fall of 1986, back when the home side had wooden bleachers and no video board.
- [Undercrown 10](https://thekendallgentleman.com/undercrown-10/): Undercrown 10, reviewed by a columnist who smokes a cigar a day as part of his calming routine, on the way to meetings or after long days.
- [The Call of the Wild](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-call-of-the-wild/): The call of the wild: a father and his son Hunter head across Northwest Texas and New Mexico toward Colorado's Rocky Mountains near Wyoming.
- [More Than the Medicine](https://thekendallgentleman.com/more-than-the-medicine/): More than the medicine: Kendall County EMS paramedic Pete Macias on military medicine, compassionate care, and answering the call.
- [BetterMENt: Following the Ratio](https://thekendallgentleman.com/bettermen-following-the-ratio/): Following the ratio: why the most effective leaders listen twice as much as they speak, and why leadership often begins with a pause.
- [Faithful in the Small Things](https://thekendallgentleman.com/faithful-in-the-small-things/): Faithful in the small things: a Publisher's Note on a word we use so often it loses its edges, and what faithfulness means beyond marriage and church.
- [Ernst Kapp and the Extraordinary Community of Sisterdale](https://thekendallgentleman.com/ernst-kapp-and-the-extraordinary-community-of-sisterdale/): Ernst Kapp and Sisterdale: how a community in the limestone hills of western Kendall County, too small for most maps, quietly made history.
- [Musings of JEV: Town Water Tank](https://thekendallgentleman.com/musings-of-jev-town-water-tank/): Town water tank: Uncle Willie's big cypress tank at the far west end of San Antonio Street served him and Mattie for many years, JEV remembers.
- [Peyton Turk: A Destination, Not a Chore](https://thekendallgentleman.com/peyton-turk-a-destination-not-a-chore/): Peyton Turk kept Red Crest Pet Shop alive for nearly three decades through illness, debt and a changing Boerne. Now the store is winding down.
- [Mulligan](https://thekendallgentleman.com/mulligan/): Mulligan, golf's gracious word, has several origin stories. This Faith & Leadership column starts with David Mulligan in 1920s Montreal.
- [Back to School - Whiskey Style](https://thekendallgentleman.com/back-to-school-whiskey-style/): Back to school, whiskey style: why our columnist signed up for a whiskey course, and how it ended up building his confidence.
- [Summer Shootout at Inks Lake](https://thekendallgentleman.com/summer-shootout-at-inks-lake/): Summer Shootout at Inks Lake: a family fishing event with kids, friendly competition and custom championship belt buckles for the winning team.
- [Grounded in What Matters](https://thekendallgentleman.com/grounded-in-what-matters/): Grounded in what matters: Officer Jeffrey Wilson on faith, family, accumulated trauma, and the support that keeps first responders showing up.
- [BetterMENt: The Art of Style](https://thekendallgentleman.com/bettermen-the-art-of-style/): The art of style has nothing to do with fashion. A BetterMENt column on skipping trends and sticking with the personal style that is yours.
- [Knowing What Is Important](https://thekendallgentleman.com/knowing-what-is-important/): Knowing what is important may be one of the hardest parts of living well. A Publisher's Note on confusing what can be counted with what counts.
- [Slow, Quick, Quick, Slow](https://thekendallgentleman.com/slow-quick-quick-slow/): Slow, quick, quick, slow: a Faith & Leadership column on growing up in a Baptist home where rhythm came from a hymn book, not a hardwood floor.
- [BetterMENt: Ask That Girl To Dance](https://thekendallgentleman.com/betterment-ask-that-girl-to-dance/): Ask that girl to dance: every summer, boots clack on the concrete at the CCC Pavilion dance at Garner State Park, west of Kendall County.
- [August Hoffmann: A German-Texan Survivor of War, Principle, and the Hill Country Frontier](https://thekendallgentleman.com/august-hoffmann-a-german-texan-survivor-of-war-principle-and-the-hill-country-frontier/): August Hoffmann, born in Germany in 1842, lived through one of the most difficult and morally complex chapters of Texas history in the Hill Country.
- [The Perfect Weekend in Boerne, Texas](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-perfect-weekend-in-boerne-texas/): Plan the perfect weekend in Boerne, Texas: the Hill Country Mile, local watering holes and the eateries that draw visitors from all over the world.
- [The Man Who Built Joy](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-man-who-built-joy/): The Man Who Built Joy: Bill Thomas, in a four-and-a-half-hour conversation that left our writer knowing he had heard only the beginning.
- [A Man's Word](https://thekendallgentleman.com/a-mans-word/): A man's word: a Publisher's Note on the things a man can lose and still recover, from money and a job to, sometimes, a damaged reputation.
- [Uncle Willie and Zodiac Farming](https://thekendallgentleman.com/uncle-willie-and-zodiac-farming/): Zodiac farming, Uncle Willie style: he planted, harvested and cultivated by the signs, and he was usually first to have his fields worked up each spring.
- [Hope for Heroes: Serving the Community He Calls Home](https://thekendallgentleman.com/hope-for-heroes-serving-the-community-he-calls-home/): Hope for Heroes: Officer Christian Lockwood's path to law enforcement began with military service and a desire to build a life rooted in community.
- [The '64](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-64/): The '64 from Los Vista Cigars, reviewed: a bolder but still light version of the cigar our columnist makes for weddings and other events.
- [Men of the Hill Country: Kendall County's Legacy in America's 250-Year Story](https://thekendallgentleman.com/men-of-the-hill-country-kendall-county-250-year-story/): How the Kuhlmann, Fabra, Herff, and Dienger families shaped Kendall County — and how their stories connect to America's 250th anniversary.
- [Herbie's Cabin](https://thekendallgentleman.com/herbies-cabin/): A heartfelt tribute to Herbie's Cabin in Ruidoso — the place where a group of Brownfield, Texas friends gathered for decades to reconnect, laugh, and find their way back to each other.
- [Musings of JEV: Earl Wellborn](https://thekendallgentleman.com/musings-of-jev-earl-wellborn/): John Eddie Vogt remembers Earl Wellborn — a Korean War veteran who answered his country's call in 1948 and built a life of quiet strength in the Texas Hill Country.
- [The Signature We Leave](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-signature-we-leave/): Publisher Michael Ethridge reflects on Independence Day and the legacy we build — not in monuments, but in the daily choices that define who we are and what we pass on.
- [Hope for Heroes: Jose Javier Escalante](https://thekendallgentleman.com/hope-for-heroes-jose-javier-escalante/): From Venezuela to Kendall County, Deputy Jose Javier Escalante's life is a story of faith, sacrifice, and service — honored by Hope for Heroes Texas.
- [BetterMENt: Rebuilding from the Rubble of Moral Failure](https://thekendallgentleman.com/betterment-rebuilding-from-the-rubble-of-moral-failure/): Attorney Dennis Postiglione explores how men can rebuild after catastrophic moral failure—examining the path from shame and chaos back to purpose, character, and redemption.
- [Passion and Christ](https://thekendallgentleman.com/passion-and-christ/): Jed Mazour shares the faith-driven mission behind the Boerne Bass Club—how youth bass fishing became a ministry of community, discipleship, and the memory of Koby Hunter.
- [A Trip of a Lifetime – Edinburgh, Scotland](https://thekendallgentleman.com/a-trip-of-a-lifetime-edinburgh-scotland/): A Texas whiskey sommelier takes her Level 3 certification to Scotland, exploring Edinburgh's distilleries, pubs, and cocktail culture on a family trip of a lifetime.
- [Still Standing: The Scott Carlson Story](https://thekendallgentleman.com/still-standing-the-scott-carlson-story/): Former Boerne firefighter and lieutenant Scott Carlson shares his journey of identity, resilience, and rebuilding a life of purpose after leaving the fire service.
- [Finding Home Through Service](https://thekendallgentleman.com/finding-home-through-service/): Officer Eduardo Murillo’s journey from military service to the Boerne Police Department reflects a life built on discipline, sacrifice, and serving the Kendall County community.
- [BetterMENt: Before It Becomes a Memory](https://thekendallgentleman.com/betterment-before-it-becomes-a-memory/): Before It Becomes a Memory
- [Find a Way: The Making of Jordan Ballin](https://thekendallgentleman.com/jordan-ballin-find-a-way/): From teen parents to UTSA baseball leadership, Jordan Ballin’s story is built on humility, faith, discipline, and the family motto: “Find a way.”
- [Felipe and the Schwarz Field](https://thekendallgentleman.com/felipe-and-the-schwarz-field/): A nostalgic look at old Boerne, Texas: muddy roads, steam tractors, swimming holes, and the unforgettable people who shaped a small-town childhood.
- [Maybe So](https://thekendallgentleman.com/maybe-so/): A thoughtful reflection on perspective, patience, and resilience through the timeless story of the old Chinese farmer and life’s unexpected turns.
- [Cinco de Mayo 2026](https://thekendallgentleman.com/cinco-de-mayo-2026/): A lively review of the Rojas Cinco de Mayo 2026 cigar featuring tequila pairings, bold flavors, South Texas culture, and Tex-Mex humor.
- [What You Do Next](https://thekendallgentleman.com/what-you-do-next/): A reflective essay on discipline, time, consistency, and intentional living, exploring how ordinary daily choices shape a meaningful life.
- [The Pecos River and The Starlight Canvas](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-pecos-river-and-the-starlight-canvas/): A rugged Pecos River journey filled with fishing, ancient pictographs, and desert nights, where adventure meets history under a starlit Texas sky.
- [August Hoffman (1843–1862): A Young Freethinker’s Final Journey](https://thekendallgentleman.com/august-hoffman-a-young-freethinkers-final-journey/): The story of August Hoffman, a 19-year-old German Texan killed in the Nueces Massacre, and his legacy at Comfort’s Treue der Union Monument.
- [School Days, School Days](https://thekendallgentleman.com/school-days-school-days/): A nostalgic look at school life in early Boerne: discipline, traditions, teachers, and childhood memories from a simpler time in the Texas Hill Country.
- [Mashbills – The Agricultural Recipe for Whiskey](https://thekendallgentleman.com/mashbills-the-agricultural-recipe-for-whiskey/): Learn how mashbills shape whiskey flavor, from corn sweetness to rye spice, and explore the grains that define bourbon, Scotch, and more.
- [The Things We Inherited](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-things-we-inherited/): A reflection on responsibility, community, and civic engagement in Kendall County. Preserving what we've inherited means showing up and staying involved.
- [Being Present Is the Present for Your Family](https://thekendallgentleman.com/being-present-is-the-present-for-your-family/): A powerful reminder for dads: being present matters more than providing. Learn how intentional time, attention, and connection shape your family’s lasting memories.
- [Danny Phillips: Set In Family](https://thekendallgentleman.com/when-danny-phillips-bows-his-head-before-we-begin-we-are-not-in-a-sanctuary-we-are-in-his-office-a-small-curly-haired-black-dog-wanders-the-room-settling-and-resettling-as-if-this-is-a-familiar-r/): A reflective profile of Danny Phillips on faith, family, vocation, and staying rooted in Kendall County through seasons of leadership, loss, and renewal.
- [Rooted in Boerne, Committed to Serve](https://thekendallgentleman.com/rooted-in-boerne-committed-to-serve/): A profile of Officer Jacob De Anda, a Boerne native serving his hometown with faith, integrity, and a commitment to protecting his community.
- [Hermann Lange (1844–1862): A Hill Country Unionist Remembered A Young Life Lost in the Struggle for Principle](https://thekendallgentleman.com/hermann-lange-1844-1862-a-hill-country-unionist-remembered-a-young-life-lost-in-the-struggle-for-principle/): The story of Hermann Lange, an 18-year-old German Unionist killed in the Nueces Massacre, and the legacy preserved at Comfort’s Treue der Union Monument.
- [Stone in the Road](https://thekendallgentleman.com/stone-in-the-road/): A heartfelt reflection on life's obstacles, faith, and perseverance, rooted in a childhood memory, a classroom play, and the hope of the rolled-away stone.
- [Treue der Union Monument: Hill Country Loyalty to the Union](https://thekendallgentleman.com/treue-der-union-monument-comfort-texas/): The Treue der Union Monument in Comfort, Texas honors German-Texan Unionists killed after the Battle of the Nueces in 1862, a lasting Hill Country tribute to conscience and sacrifice.
- [Serving in the Moments That Matter | Kendall County EMS Paramedic Greg Smith](https://thekendallgentleman.com/greg-smith-kendall-county-ems/): Kendall County EMS paramedic Greg Smith reflects on service, emergency medicine, and the calls that shape a life of helping others.
- [The Moment Someone Needs to Speak](https://thekendallgentleman.com/moment-someone-needs-to-speak/): Strong communities depend on the men willing to speak when silence would be easier. A reflection on leadership, responsibility, and protecting standards.
- [School Days, School Days: Dear Old Golden Rule Days | Part 1](https://thekendallgentleman.com/school-days-golden-rule-days-part-1/): John Eddie Vogt recalls the rhythms, discipline, and humor of mid-century school life in Kendall County, from strict teachers to the legendary “Junior Day” rebellion.
- [Jason Abbott: The Quiet Work of Protecting a Generation](https://thekendallgentleman.com/jason-abbott-boerne-police-officer/): Former Boerne police officer and school resource officer Jason Abbott spent years protecting and mentoring students at Boerne Middle School North, leaving a lasting impact on a generation.
- [BetterMENt: Men Need Art and Art Needs Men](https://thekendallgentleman.com/men-need-art-and-art-needs-men/): A cultural reflection on why men must pursue craftsmanship and beauty, drawing from Notre Dame, Churchill, King David, and timeless artistic legacy.
- [Los Vista](https://thekendallgentleman.com/los-vista/): The story behind Los Vista Cigar Co., from nostalgia and loss to launching a bold Nicaraguan cigar brand built on legacy, grit, and determination.
- [Las Cuatas](https://thekendallgentleman.com/las-cuatas/): A rugged journey to Las Cuatas, an isolated ranch along the Rio Grande where friendship, adventure, and perspective meet in the desert borderlands.
- [My Church](https://thekendallgentleman.com/my-church/): A heartfelt reflection on grace, church community, and forgiveness, featuring wisdom from John Bradford and lessons learned through decades of faith.
- [Bill Whitworth and the Quiet Work That Holds a County Together](https://thekendallgentleman.com/bill-whitworth-and-the-quiet-work-that-holds-a-county-together/): A lifelong rancher, veteran, fire chief, and county judge, Bill Whitworth represents the quiet leadership and responsibility that keeps Kendall County standing.
- [The Erosion Nobody Notices Until It’s Too Late](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-erosion-nobody-notices-until-its-too-late/): Erosion doesn’t happen overnight. It happens when standards soften, responsibility fades, and discomfort is avoided. A reflection on leadership, accountability, and holding the line before it’s too late.
- [H.O. ADLER AND THE BOY SCOUTS](https://thekendallgentleman.com/h-o-adler-and-the-boy-scouts/): The story of H.O. Adler, Scoutmaster of Boerne’s Troop 102, and how local Boy Scouts supported the WWII war effort in Kendall County.
- [Ernst Beseler (1841–1862): A Young Life, A Lasting Legacy](https://thekendallgentleman.com/ernst-beseler-a-young-life-a-lasting-legacy/): The story of Ernst Beseler, a young German immigrant and Hill Country Unionist whose courage and conviction left a lasting legacy in Kendall County.
- [BetterMENt: The Importance of Dialogue](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-importance-of-dialogue/): Why thoughtful dialogue matters: how civility, listening, compromise, and presence strengthen families, leadership, and community life.
- [Bottle-In-Bond: The First Whiskey Guaranteed to Be Safe to Drink](https://thekendallgentleman.com/bottle-in-bond-the-first-whiskey-guaranteed-to-be-safe-to-drink/): What "Bottle-In-Bond" really means: how history, regulation, and craftsmanship created America's first whiskey guaranteed safe to drink.
- [Serving Where It Feels Like Home](https://thekendallgentleman.com/serving-where-it-feels-like-home/): Officer Cody Shelton's journey of service, from the Army Reserve to the Boerne Police Department, rooted in empathy, community, and quiet commitment.
- [The Mighty Pecos and The Singing Shaman](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-mighty-pecos-and-the-singing-shaman/): A remote West Texas hunt along the Pecos River, where history, endurance, and the pursuit of Aoudad collide in one unforgettable experience.
- [Mountain Laurel](https://thekendallgentleman.com/mountain-laurel/): A quiet story of home, growth, and leadership: how a Mountain Laurel tree teaches patience, faithfulness, and the power of blooming in due season.
- [The Snow Story](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-snow-story/): A West Texas memory of snow, a teacher’s encouragement, and the words that shaped a lifetime of writing and reflection.
- [One Year In, Still Building](https://thekendallgentleman.com/one-year-in-still-building/): A publisher’s reflection on the first year of The Kendall Gentleman, faith, responsibility, craftsmanship, and why men are still called to build.
- [Pearsall Texas 1962](https://thekendallgentleman.com/pearsall-texas-1962/): A personal outdoor story set on a Pearsall, Texas ranch, exploring family, hunting traditions, campfire life, and lessons learned under the South Texas sky.
- [THRIFTY GERMAN](https://thekendallgentleman.com/thrifty-german/): A classic Boerne old-timer story about Mr. Eric P., thrift, hard work, and the Hill Country values that shaped early Kendall County life.
- [Bob and Della Russell: Early Pioneers Who Helped Shape Boerne’s Business and Cultural Life](https://thekendallgentleman.com/bob-and-della-russell-early-pioneers-who-helped-shape-boernes-business-and-cultural-life/): The story of Bob and Della Russell, early pioneers whose businesses, civic spirit, and cultural stewardship helped shape Boerne’s future.
- [Called to Serve: Officer Juan Acosta’s Journey from Chaos to Calling](https://thekendallgentleman.com/called-to-serve-officer-juan-acostas-journey-from-chaos-to-calling/): Officer Juan Acosta shares his journey from a violent Chicago neighborhood to serving Kendall County with integrity, discipline, and purpose.
- [Still Carrying the Load: General Leroy Sisco](https://thekendallgentleman.com/still-carrying-the-load-general-leroy-sisco/): A portrait of General Leroy Sisco, his lifetime of service, leadership, faith, and commitment to veterans, vocational education, and quiet responsibility.
- [The Deadwood Sweet Jane by Drew Estate.](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-deadwood-sweet-jane-by-drew-estate/): A February cigar review of the Deadwood Sweet Jane by Drew Estate, exploring flavor, aroma, and a bourbon pairing fit for Valentine’s season.
- [BetterMENt: Stronger Together: On Pain, Reflection, and the Quiet Strength of Interdependence ](https://thekendallgentleman.com/betterment-stronger-together-on-pain-reflection-and-the-quiet-strength-of-interdependence/): Stronger Together: counselor Paul Stephenson on pain, reflection and why isolation makes suffering heavier, not lighter, in our BetterMENt column.
- [Jerry McKenna: The Sculptor of Three Lives](https://thekendallgentleman.com/jerry-mckenna-the-sculptor-of-three-lives/): The remarkable story of sculptor and Air Force veteran Jerry McKenna: his three lives, his faith, his family, and the lasting legacy he carved in bronze.
- [Set ‘Em Low](https://thekendallgentleman.com/set-em-low/): A reflection on resolutions, realistic goals, and the wisdom of starting small featuring a memorable lesson from athlete Erik Halgunseth. A hopeful 2026 message.
- [The Resolve That Built Us](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-resolve-that-built-us/): A powerful reflection on the difference between resolutions and true resolve, calling men to strength, purpose, discipline, and faith as we enter 2026.
- [GOOD OL’ SANTA](https://thekendallgentleman.com/good-ol-santa/): Remembering the 1954 mechanized Santa that delighted Boerne children for decades, bringing joy then and now, even to animals.
- [Be It Resolved: A Whiskey Lover’s New Year](https://thekendallgentleman.com/be-it-resolved-a-whiskey-lovers-new-year/): Practical whiskey-inspired New Year's resolutions: use open bottles, batch cocktails, age eggnog, declutter barware, and explore new bourbons for 2026.
- [Devils In The Fall](https://thekendallgentleman.com/devils-in-the-fall/): A vivid account of a fall trip to the Devils River: camping, bass fishing, river lessons, and moments of family, beauty, and wilderness reflection.
- [From Prussian Millwright to Texas Trailblazer:](https://thekendallgentleman.com/from-prussian-millwright-to-texas-trailblazer/): Discover the story of Christian Dietert, the Prussian millwright whose mills, engineering, and family legacy helped shape Kerrville, Comfort, and Boerne.
- [BetterMENt: A Personal Account of Balance](https://thekendallgentleman.com/bettermant-a-personal-account-of-balance-align-your-time-to-passion-and-purpose/): A reflective journey from Lakeway to Boerne, exploring community, overcommitment, balance, and choosing purpose-driven service that aligns with faith, family, and values.
- [Mark Cross: A Journey Home to Serve the Hill Country](https://thekendallgentleman.com/mark-cross-a-journey-home-to-serve-the-hill-country/): Firefighter Mark Cross shares his journey of faith, family, and service, returning home to protect and serve the Hill Country community.
- [Viking and Dolphins](https://thekendallgentleman.com/viking-and-dolphins/): Stan Leech recalls a childhood Christmas with Dolphins and Vikings helmets, capturing family, memories, and the timeless joy of the holiday season.
- [The Standard We Keep](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-standard-we-keep/): Explore how high standards, discipline, and faith shape young men, guiding them toward purpose, character, and leadership in today’s world.
- [Christmas Celebrations](https://thekendallgentleman.com/christmas-celebrations/): Relive Boerne’s nostalgic Christmas celebrations with school programs, Plaza parades, Santa, and candy-filled bags from decades past.
- [August B. Rausch: A Leader in Agriculture and Business Who Strengthened Kendall County](https://thekendallgentleman.com/august-b-rausch-1847-1931-a-leader-in-agriculture-and-business-who-strengthened-kendall-county/): August B. Rausch: Kendall County Agriculture & Business Leader
- [Faith and Service: Sheriff Al Auxier](https://thekendallgentleman.com/faith-and-service-sheriff-al-auxier/): Sheriff Al Auxier of Kendall County on nearly 40 years in law enforcement, 25 of them with DPS, and why the badge has always been about service.
- [Never, Ever Give Up: The Man Who Dug Deep and Saved Texas Water](https://thekendallgentleman.com/never-ever-give-up-the-man-who-dug-deep-and-saved-texas-water/): Meet Donny May, the Kendall County man whose faith, grit, and innovation helped save Texas water and build a legacy of integrity and perseverance.
- [Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro. ](https://thekendallgentleman.com/this-months-review-by-mr-clay-the-cigar-guy-from-the-cigar-society-is-the-oliva-serie-v-melanio-maduro/): Explore the Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro, rich, full-bodied, and perfectly balanced. Mr. Clay the Cigar Guy shares tasting notes and pairing insights.
- [BetterMENt: The Art of Saying HOWDY](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-art-of-saying-howdy/): Frank Addington, Jr. reminds us to look up, smile, and say “Howdy.” A reflection on kindness, community, and slowing down in a screen-driven world.
- [From the Director of Photography](https://thekendallgentleman.com/from-the-director-of-photography/): Jonathan Mallard reflects on faith, service, and seeing the image of God in every man through his work as The Kendall Gentleman’s photographer.
- [Those Who Served](https://thekendallgentleman.com/those-who-served/): A photographic tribute by Jonathan Mallard and essay by Brayden Church honoring Kendall County veterans who embody service, humility, and strength.
- [Find the Butavan](https://thekendallgentleman.com/find-the-butavan/): Discover the magic of "Butavan": the secret ingredient in family memories, blueberry muffins, and traditions that make moments unforgettable.
- [Spirit Review: The Whiskey Rebellion](https://thekendallgentleman.com/spirit-review-the-whiskey-rebellion/): Explore the Whiskey Rebellion, its impact on early U.S. distilleries, and connections to veterans and whiskey history in Pennsylvania.
- [Publisher Note: Thank A Veteran](https://thekendallgentleman.com/thank-a-veteran/): Honor veterans every day, not just November 11. Insights from Jonathan Mallard, Army combat medic and photographer, on service, sacrifice, and gratitude.
- [Outdoors: Behold, Yellowstone Park](https://thekendallgentleman.com/outdoors-behold-yellowstone-park/): Experience the awe of Yellowstone Park, from geysers and wildlife to mountain vistas, through the eyes of a lifelong outdoorsman and adventurer.
- [VETERANS PARK](https://thekendallgentleman.com/veterans-park/): Explore the history of Veterans Park in Boerne, Texas, from Union Square to WWI memorials, parades, and its enduring role in honoring local veterans.
- [Service and Science: Dr. David Wampler](https://thekendallgentleman.com/service-and-science-dr-david-wampler/): Explore Dr. David Wampler’s journey from paramedic to Ph.D. researcher, advancing emergency medicine while serving Kendall County with compassion and expertise.
- [Bruno Phillip: Boerne's Fallen Son and the Legacy of Service](https://thekendallgentleman.com/bruno-phillip-boernes-fallen-son-and-the-legacy-of-service/): Discover the story of Private Bruno Phillip, a Boerne native whose World War I sacrifice inspired VFW Post 688 and a legacy of service in Kendall County.
- [BetterMENt: The Power of Our Word](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-power-of-our-word/): Explore the meaning of "Our Word": a call to integrity, promise, and gratitude. This Veterans Day, honor those who live their solemn oaths.
- [Mums](https://thekendallgentleman.com/mums/): Mums, ribbons and marching bands: Stan Leech on Texas Homecoming, when Friday night isn't just another game but the night a whole town comes home.
- [The Strength of Stillness](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-strength-of-stillness/): Discover the power of stillness in Kendall County. Learn how slowing down, embracing quiet, and being present with faith, family, and community brings strength and renewal.
- [Outdoors: The Pursuit](https://thekendallgentleman.com/outdoors-the-pursuit/): Cool mornings, mountain trails, and years of preparation led to the hunt of a lifetime. Join Jed Mazour as he shares the story of family, faith, and the perfect elk hunt in Colorado.
- [MIKEY THE DONKEY](https://thekendallgentleman.com/mikey-the-donkey/): Discover the heartwarming story of Mikey the donkey, a childhood companion on a Boerne farm. A nostalgic glimpse into life, family, and farm traditions in early Texas.
- [Service and Calling: Officer David Chavez](https://thekendallgentleman.com/service-and-calling-officer-david-chavez/): Officer David Chavez shares his journey from Texas Game Warden to school resource officer in Boerne, living his calling of faith, service, and community.
- [The Enduring Legacy of E. O. Rust: A Kendall County Pioneer](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-enduring-legacy-of-e-o-rust-a-kendall-county-pioneer/): The life and legacy of E. O. Rust (1855-1937), a Kendall County pioneer who shaped the Texas Hill Country through ranching, commerce, and civic service.
- [Ken Nietenhoefer: The Voice of Local Tradition](https://thekendallgentleman.com/ken-nietenhoefer-the-voice-of-local-tradition/): From farm boy to Navy officer, homebuilder, and community leader, Ken Nietenhoefer’s six lives reflect faith, family, and service in Kendall County.
- [1875 Bully by Romeo y Julieta](https://thekendallgentleman.com/1875-bully-by-romeo-y-julieta/): Discover the Romeo y Julieta 1875 Bully cigar, light to medium-bodied with notes of coffee, cream, cedar, and hazelnut. A true classic smoke.
- [Deep Roots Create Strong Trees: Serving Our Neighbors in Kendall County.](https://thekendallgentleman.com/deep-roots-create-strong-trees-serving-our-neighbors-in-kendall-county/): In times of tragedy and triumph, Kendall County shows the strength of community, faith, and service. Deep roots create strong trees.
- [The Men Beside You](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-men-beside-you/): Real strength is found not in going it alone, but in the men who walk beside us. A Publisher's Note from Michael G. Ethridge after Kendall County's flood.
- [My Homage to the Guadalupe River Tragedy](https://thekendallgentleman.com/my-homage-to-the-guadalupe-river-tragedy/): Jed Mazour honors those lost in the Guadalupe flood through stories, memorials, and reclaiming riverbanks that held both grief and hope.
- [Uisge Beatha](https://thekendallgentleman.com/uisge-beatha-whiskey-memories/): Renita Reavis explores how whiskey (uisge beatha, the water of life) awakens memories and invites us to pause and savor life, one shared dram at a time.
- [Kevin Klaerner: A Legacy of Service](https://thekendallgentleman.com/kevin-klaerner-a-legacy-of-service/): Lieutenant Kevin Klaerner honors generations of Hill Country lawmen, leading with faith, humility, and a servant’s heart in Kendall County.
- [BetterMENt: The Relentless Pursuit of Understanding](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-relentless-pursuit-of-understanding/): Dale Adams urges men to lean into curiosity: take things apart, ask hard questions, and understand the world, not just use it.
- [Just Stay Down](https://thekendallgentleman.com/just-stay-down/): When Boerne restarted its football program in 2009, Coach Dane Johnson taught one truth: respect comes not from victory, but from refusing to stay down.
- [Brewing Bold Faith in Boerne: The Casey Barker Story](https://thekendallgentleman.com/brewing-bold-faith-in-boerne/): From heartbreak and addiction to an 8‑ft cross and over 600K TikTok followers, Casey Barker’s bold faith has made his Boerne coffee shop a sanctuary of hope.Brewing Bold Faith in Boerne
- [Customs & Manners](https://thekendallgentleman.com/customs-manners/): John Eddie Vogt reflects on forgotten etiquette in Kendall County, where even a simple roadside greeting was once sacred.
- [The Sage of Sisterdale: Ernst Kapp](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-sage-of-sisterdale/): Explore Ernst Kapp's journey from Bavarian scholar to Texas pioneer: his hydropathic spa, abolitionist leadership, and enduring impact on Sisterdale.
- [BetterMENt: Stepping Up To Better MENtal Health](https://thekendallgentleman.com/better-mental-health-lance-lira/): Lance Lira explores mental health for men, sharing practical tips and breaking stigmas around emotional well-being and physical wellness.
- [Paloma Fest](https://thekendallgentleman.com/paloma-fest-dove-hunting-texas/): Jed Mazour shares the magic of dove season, Paloma Fest, and the traditions that make South Texas hunting unforgettable.
- [Espada Ricasso by Montecristo ](https://thekendallgentleman.com/espada-ricasso-montecristo-cigar-review/): Clay Smoot reviews the Montecristo Espada Ricasso, a Nicaraguan puro offering rich flavors of coffee, leather, cedar, and spice, perfect with fine Scotch.
- [Max’s Bar and Udo](https://thekendallgentleman.com/maxs-bar-and-udo-boerne-texas/): Step inside the story of Max’s Bar and its beloved owner Udo, a Boerne fixture known for cold beer, tall tales, and Hill Country hospitality.
- [We Do What We Want](https://thekendallgentleman.com/we-do-what-we-want-stan-leech/): Stan Leech reflects on presence, purpose, and spiritual integrity, and how what we want reveals who we are becoming.
- [Jacob Luchenbach: German Immigrant, Texas Pioneer, and Patriarch](https://thekendallgentleman.com/jacob-luchenbach-texas-pioneer/): Discover the remarkable journey of Jacob Luchenbach, a German immigrant whose legacy shaped Boerne, Kendall County, and the Texas Hill Country.
- [Teaching the Unwritten Lessons: Manners, Grit, and Grace in a Modern World](https://thekendallgentleman.com/teaching-the-unwritten-lessons-manners-grit-and-grace-in-a-modern-world/): Explore why passing down manners, grit, and grace matters more than ever in shaping young men of character in today’s fast-moving world.
- [Harvesting Legacy: Andy Ivankovich’s Mission of Service and Strength](https://thekendallgentleman.com/harvesting-legacy-andy-ivankovichs-mission-of-service-and-strength/): Discover how Andy Ivankovich turned a Hill Country vineyard into a mission of service, strength, and award-winning Texas wines.
- [Ride for the Brand: Cody Davenport’s Mission of Legacy and Loyalty](https://thekendallgentleman.com/ride-for-the-brand-cody-davenports-mission-of-legacy-and-loyalty/): From rodeo roots to business leadership, Cody Davenport carries forward the values of heritage, humility, and hard work.
- [Broken Windows, Dead Roses, and Brown Patches](https://thekendallgentleman.com/broken-windows-dead-roses-and-brown-patches/): When life's surface cracks. Literally, it might be time to take a closer look at what needs tending within.
- [How Do You Experience Your Whiskey?](https://thekendallgentleman.com/how-do-you-experience-your-whiskey/): It's not just what's in the glass. It's where you are, who you're with, and what memory that pour is chasing.
- [THE PLAZA](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-plaza/): The Plaza isn't just a building. It's the beating heart of a town that still knows how to gather, celebrate, and stay rooted in what matters.
- [Hope for Heroes Texas, Kendall County Featured Hero: Manny Casarez](https://thekendallgentleman.com/hope-for-heroes-texas-kendall-county-featured-hero-manny-casarez/): Fire Chief Manny Cazares opens up about leadership, faith, and the call to serve, on duty and in life.
- [Albert Carl Riedel: Kendall County's Unsung Storyteller](https://thekendallgentleman.com/albert-carl-riedel-kendall-countys-unsung-storyteller/): Discover how Albert C. Riedel helped shape the Texas Hill Country, preserving heritage while guiding growth with principle and purpose.
- [BetterMENt: Wildlife Exemptions vs Agricultural Exemptions, Conservation Easements and FLPs: Differences and Benefits](https://thekendallgentleman.com/betterment-wildlife-exemptions-vs-agricultural-exemptions-conservation-easements-and-flps-differences-and-benefits/): Sam McGee lays out how wildlife and ag exemptions can protect your land, your wallet, and your legacy in the Texas Hill Country.
- [A Gentleman’s Code: What It Still Means to Be a Man](https://thekendallgentleman.com/a-gentlemans-code-what-it-still-means-to-be-a-man/): In a noisy world, Publisher Michael G. Ethridge calls us back to a life of respect, responsibility, and timeless values.
- [The Boerne Bass Club: The Tug Is the Drug](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-boerne-bass-club-the-tug-is-the-drug/): Discover how the Boerne Bass Club reels in more than fish. A brotherhood of anglers finds joy, camaraderie, and meaning on the water: hook, line, and soul.
- [BetterMENt: The Art of the Note](https://thekendallgentleman.com/importance-of-handwritten-notes-betterment/): Handwritten notes stand out in today’s digital world. Discover why a simple card can leave a lasting impression in business, relationships, and life with BetterMENt.
- [Devil's River](https://thekendallgentleman.com/devils-river-texas-kayak-fishing-2025/): Join Jed Mazour on a grueling four-day kayak fishing trip through Texas' Devils River, where the fish are wild and the river demands everything you have.
- [Hemingway Short Story by Arturo Fuente](https://thekendallgentleman.com/arturo-fuente-hemingway-short-story-cigar-review/): Looking for the perfect cigar to pair with a German-style beer? The Arturo Fuente Hemingway Short Story offers bold flavor in a short smoke, reviewed here with a Bajuvator Doppelbock and Dirty Duck Coffee twist.
- [Walk Up Music](https://thekendallgentleman.com/walk-up-music-meaning-stan-leech/): What if your life had walk-up music? Coach Stan Leech explores the deeper meaning behind a baseball tradition and how our presence becomes a daily soundtrack of grace.
- [Publisher's Note: Why We Celebrate: The Importance of Remembering Who We Are](https://thekendallgentleman.com/das-festival-of-kendall-why-we-celebrate/): Das Festival of Kendall: where tradition, faith, and family come together in Kendall County to celebrate heritage, fatherhood, and community.
- [Boerne Fire Department](https://thekendallgentleman.com/boerne-volunteer-fire-department-history/): The history of the Boerne Volunteer Fire Department, where Main Street mechanics became firefighters and an old LaFrance engine led the charge at 25 mph.
- [Caspar Real (1828–1892): German Pioneer of Kendall County, Texas](https://thekendallgentleman.com/caspar-real-kendall-county-pioneer/): Discover the legacy of Caspar Real, a German immigrant whose leadership helped shape Comfort and Kendall County, Texas, in the 19th century.
- [The Legacy of Service: Collins Martin](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-legacy-of-service-collins-martin/): Collins Martin was born in San Antonio to a military family and grew up in Boerne, where hard work, service and community shaped the man he became.
- [Swing Strong: Sean Jahr’s Journey to Making a Difference](https://thekendallgentleman.com/swing-strong-sean-jahrs-journey-to-making-a-difference/): Discover how Sean Jahr is turning his Parkinson’s diagnosis into purpose through the Swing Strong Golf Tournament in Boerne, raising funds for the Michael J. Fox Foundation.
- [Navigating the Whiskey Shelf](https://thekendallgentleman.com/navigating-the-whiskey-shelf/): Explore tips on choosing the perfect whiskey gift, from rare finds to sentimental bottles, while honoring veterans and local distilleries in Kendall County.
- [The Pursuit of Purpose: Why Men Seek to Leave a Legacy](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-pursuit-of-purpose-why-men-seek-to-leave-a-legacy/): Explore why men are driven to leave a legacy, through family, mentorship, and craftsmanship, and how those efforts shape communities across generations.
- [Cazando El Pavo Del Rio Grande – (hunting the Rio Grande Turkey)](https://thekendallgentleman.com/cazando-el-pavo-del-rio-grande-hunting-the-rio-grande-turkey/): Spring in Texas means Rio Grande turkey hunting season. Get tips, gear, and recipes from the field with local outdoorsman Jed Mazour.
- [Frederick Voges: A Hardworking Pioneer of Kendall County](https://thekendallgentleman.com/frederick-voges-a-hardworking-pioneer-of-kendall-county/): Explore the life of Frederick Voges, a German immigrant and early settler whose hard work helped shape Kendall County into the thriving community it is today.
- [Forged in Fire: The Dorman Vick Story and the Revival of Vocational Education](https://thekendallgentleman.com/forged-in-fire-the-dorman-vick-story-and-the-revival-of-vocational-education/): Discover how Dorman Vick is transforming vocational education in Kendall County, empowering students, building leaders, and reviving the skilled trades.
- [Forest Gump & Big Words](https://thekendallgentleman.com/forest-gump-big-words/): Explore plain speech vs big words in this witty look at Forrest Gump, language, and why saying what you mean matters more than sounding impressive.
- [THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO SCOTTIE](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-gospel-according-to-scottie/): Discover timeless life lessons from a tough, wise Texas mom. "The Gospel According to Scottie" shares stories of grit, grace, and southern wisdom.
- [BetterMENt: The Road Less Traveled ](https://thekendallgentleman.com/betterment-the-road-less-traveled/): Feeling stuck in a rut? Discover how small changes in mindset, habits, and daily routines can set you on the road to personal growth and betterment.
- [The Spring Transition: Fishing the Guadalupe River with Jed Mazour](https://thekendallgentleman.com/spring-transition-fishing-the-guadalupe-river/): Spring Transition: Fishing the Guadalupe River! Jed shares expert tips for catching largemouth bass during the spawn, exploring top fishing spots, and preserving our local waters.
- [Ron Martinelli: Journey to Truth and Justus](https://thekendallgentleman.com/ron-martinelli-journey-to-truth-and-justus/): The life of Ron Martinelli, from law enforcement to forensic science, military training, and bestselling novels. Journey to Truth and Justus.
- [Cigar Review: My Father The Judge](https://thekendallgentleman.com/my-father-the-judge/): Read our review of My Father The Judge, 2024 Cigar of the Year. Discover its rich flavors, expert craftsmanship, and perfect pairings.
- [BetterMENt: Men Need MENtors](https://thekendallgentleman.com/betterment-men-need-mentors/): At 11 years old, Collin Miller didn't fully understand what his father's Air Force service meant. That Career Day changed everything. On why men need mentors.
- [Cibolo Fun and food](https://thekendallgentleman.com/cibolo-fun-and-food/): Cibolo Fun and Food brings back memories of swimming holes, crawfish sales, and unforgettable local characters that made Boerne’s past truly unique.
- [Watering Your Own Grass](https://thekendallgentleman.com/watering-your-own-grass/): True fulfillment comes from watering your own grass. Discover how faith, resilience, and Easter renewal can transform your life from within.
- [Samuel Boyd Patton:  A Pillar in the Formation of Kendall County Texas](https://thekendallgentleman.com/samuel-boyd-patton/): Samuel Boyd Patton (1787 to 1869) helped form Kendall County, Texas, through service in the War of 1812, political leadership and community building.
- [Publisher's Note - 2025 Apr](https://thekendallgentleman.com/publishers-note-2025-apr/): Publisher Michael Ethridge shares his journey from a near-death experience to founding The Kendall Gentleman, restoring the spirit of the masculine man.
- [Why I Read](https://thekendallgentleman.com/why-i-read/): Read not just for information, but for wisdom. Discover how books enrich the mind and soul at The Boerne Bookshop, the gateway to knowledge and reflection.
- [Texas Whiskey](https://thekendallgentleman.com/texas-whiskey/): Discover why Texas whiskey is gaining worldwide recognition. Learn about Certified Texas Whiskey, its economic impact, and the challenges distilleries face.
- [Faith & Leadership: Work Heartily, as for the Lord](https://thekendallgentleman.com/work-heartily-as-for-the-lord/): Coach Stan Leech shares lessons from Boerne's historic 1989-90 basketball season, emphasizing teamwork, resilience, and faith, both in sports and in life.
- [Nicolaus Zink: A Pioneer of Kendall County Texas Who's talents were put to use in Fredericksburg, Comfort, New Braunfels and other communities](https://thekendallgentleman.com/nicolaus-zink/): Discover the legacy of Nicolaus Zink, a German surveyor and pioneer who helped shape Kendall County, Texas. His work in settlement planning still echoes today.
- [Boerne Traffic](https://thekendallgentleman.com/boerne-traffic/): A nostalgic look at Boerne traffic through the eyes of an old-timer. From horses on Main Street to modern congestion, JEV shares his perspective.
- [Publisher’s Note – 2025 Mar](https://thekendallgentleman.com/publishers-note-2025-mar/): The Kendall Gentleman has launched! Join the movement celebrating integrity, leadership, and tradition. See what's next for Kendall County’s premier men’s magazine.
- [Ed Heath: A Lifetime of Service and Leadership](https://thekendallgentleman.com/ed-heath-a-lifetime-of-service-and-leadership/): Ed Heath built a life of service: a DEA career, leadership in historical preservation, and a term as Grand Master of the York Grand Lodge of Mexico.
- [The Kendall Gentleman Launch Party](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-kendall-gentleman-launch-party/): In January 2025, The Kendall Gentleman gathered with the friends, contributors, and neighbors who helped bring this magazine to life.
- [Cigar Review: Encore Majestic](https://thekendallgentleman.com/encore-majestic/): The E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic, 2018 Cigar of the Year, offers rich cedar, zesty notes, and a creamy finish, perfectly paired with coffee or scotch.
- [Faith & Leadership: A Call to Serve](https://thekendallgentleman.com/a-call-to-serve/): Discover how faith, leadership, and service shape us, inspired by lessons from Joshua, Acts, and the call to reflect Christ in every decision and interaction.
- [Tommy Mathews: The Kendall Gentleman in Action](https://thekendallgentleman.com/tommy-mathews-the-kendall-gentleman-in-action/): Tommy Mathews moved to Boerne with his family in 1967. Businessman, mentor and family man, he lives the values this magazine celebrates.
- [Musings of JEV: Sheep Dip](https://thekendallgentleman.com/jev-sheep-dip/): John Eddie Vogt's tales of Kendall County life from the 1930s through the 1960s, featured in The Kendall Gentleman with permission from his family.
- [BetterMENt: New Year, New You](https://thekendallgentleman.com/betterment-new-year-new-you/): Learn healthy weight loss tips, balance macros, and boost protein intake with simple, sustainable strategies for lasting results and better health.
- [Exploring Boerne, Texas and the Maverick Legacy](https://thekendallgentleman.com/exploring-boerne-texas-and-the-maverick-legacy/): The Maverick legacy runs deep in Boerne, Texas, where Samuel A. Maverick's role in early Texas history and the Hill Country's growth still shows.
- [Publisher's Note - 2025 Feb](https://thekendallgentleman.com/publishers-note-2025-feb/): Celebrate faith, tradition, and integrity with The Kendall Gentleman. Stories, history, and insights for Kendall County's men and community.


## Pages

- [Chamber Member Advertising Offer](https://thekendallgentleman.com/chamber-member-advertising-offer/): Chamber member advertising offer: Greater Boerne and Comfort Area members get 15% off a 12-month commitment in The Kendall Gentleman through November 30.
- [About The Kendall Gentleman](https://thekendallgentleman.com/about-the-kendall-gentleman/): The Kendall Gentleman is a monthly men’s magazine for Kendall County, Texas, published by Oakridge Media in Boerne since February 2025.
- [Contributors](https://thekendallgentleman.com/kendall-gentleman-contributors/): Meet the Kendall Gentleman contributors, the people behind the monthly Kendall County magazine for men published by Oakridge Media in Boerne, Texas.
- [Cover Stories](https://thekendallgentleman.com/cover-stories/): Browse all the cover stories from The Kendall Gentleman since February 2025, profiles of the Kendall County men on each month's cover.
- [September 2026 Issue](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/september-2026-issue/): The September 2026 issue of The Kendall Gentleman features Peyton Turk on the cover, plus Ernst Kapp and Sisterdale and JEV's Town Water Tank.
- [August 2026 Issue](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/august-2026-issue/): The August 2026 issue of The Kendall Gentleman features Bill Thomas on the cover, plus August Hoffmann and Uncle Willie and Zodiac Farming.
- [July 2026 Issue](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/july-2026-issue/): The July 2026 issue of The Kendall Gentleman features Scott Carlson on the cover, plus Men of the Hill Country and JEV's Earl Wellborn.
- [June 2026 Issue](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/june-2026-issue/): The June 2026 issue of The Kendall Gentleman features Jordan Ballin on the cover, plus August Hoffmann and Felipe and the Schwarz Field.
- [May 2026 Issue](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/may-2026-issue/): The May 2026 issue of The Kendall Gentleman features Danny Phillips on the cover, plus Hermann Lange and part two of School Days, School Days.
- [April 2026 Issue](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/april-2026-issue/): The April 2026 issue of The Kendall Gentleman features Jason Abbott on the cover, plus the Treue der Union monument and a review of Los Vista cigars.
- [March 2026 Issue](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/march-2026-issue/): The March 2026 issue of The Kendall Gentleman features William Whitworth on the cover, plus Ernst Beseler and H.O. Adler and the Boy Scouts.
- [February 2026 Issue](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/february-2026-issue/): The February 2026 issue of The Kendall Gentleman features General Leroy Sisco on the cover, plus Bob and Della Russell and BetterMENt's Stronger Together.
- [January 2026 Issue](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/january-2026-issue/): The January 2026 issue of The Kendall Gentleman features Jerry McKenna on the cover, plus Christian Dietert and JEV's Good Ol' Santa.
- [December 2025 Issue](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/december-2025-issue/): The December 2025 issue of The Kendall Gentleman features Donny May on the cover, plus August B. Rausch and JEV's Christmas celebrations.
- [November 2025 Issue](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/november-2025-issue/): The November 2025 issue of The Kendall Gentleman is the Veteran's Issue, with short vignettes on local veterans from every conflict we could source.
- [October 2025 Issue](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/october-2025-issue/): The October 2025 issue of The Kendall Gentleman features Ken Nietenhoefer on the cover, plus E. O. Rust and a review of the 1875 Bully cigar.
- [September 2025 Issue](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/september-2025-issue/): The September 2025 issue of The Kendall Gentleman features Casey Barker on the cover, plus Ernst Kapp and the Guadalupe River tragedy.
- [August 2025 Issue](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/august-2025-issue/): The August 2025 issue of The Kendall Gentleman features Andy Ivankovich on the cover, plus Jacob Luchenbach and Paloma Fest.
- [July 2025 Issue](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/july-2025-issue/): The July 2025 issue of The Kendall Gentleman features Cody Davenport on the cover, plus Albert Carl Riedel and the Boerne Bass Club.
- [June 2025 Issue](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/june-2025-issue/): The June 2025 issue of The Kendall Gentleman features Collins Martin on the cover, plus the Devil's River and a review of the Hemingway Short Story cigar.
- [May 2025 Issue](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/may-2025-issue/): The May 2025 issue of The Kendall Gentleman features Dorman Vick on the cover, plus pioneer Frederick Voges and Sean Jahr's Swing Strong.
- [April 2025 Issue](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/april-2025-issue/): The April 2025 issue of The Kendall Gentleman features Ron Martinelli on the cover, plus Samuel Boyd Patton and a review of the My Father the Judge cigar.
- [March 2025 Issue](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/march-2025-issue/): The March 2025 issue of The Kendall Gentleman features Ed Heath on the cover, plus Kendall County pioneer Nicolaus Zink and a Texas whiskey review.
- [February 2025 Issue](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/february-2025-issue/): The February 2025 issue of The Kendall Gentleman features Tommy Mathews on the cover, plus the Maverick legacy in Boerne.
- [October 2026 Issue](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/october-2026-issue/): The October 2026 issue of The Kendall Gentleman features Wes Holekamp on the cover, plus a history of the Holekamp family and a review of the Undercrown 10.
- [Let's Tell Our Veterans' Stories](https://thekendallgentleman.com/veterans/): Help Us Honor Kendall County’s Veterans Here at The Kendall Gentleman, we’re gathering stories and photos of Kendall County residents...
- [Nominate a Kendall Gentleman](https://thekendallgentleman.com/nominate/): Know a man who lives with purpose and earns respect the old-fashioned way? Nominate him for a Kendall Gentleman cover story. The cover isn't for sale.
- [The Articles](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-articles/): Read stories on cigars, whiskey, history, faith, and the outdoors from The Kendall Gentleman, a magazine built for men who still do things the right way.
- [Contact](https://thekendallgentleman.com/contact/): Get in touch with The Kendall Gentleman. For nominations, partnerships, and press inquiries from Kendall County, Texas, and beyond.
- [The Magazine](https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/): Read The Kendall Gentleman magazine online for expert takes on history, cigars, whiskey, outdoors, and leadership crafted for the modern gentleman.
- [Home](https://thekendallgentleman.com/): The Kendall Gentleman is a monthly Kendall County magazine for men, published in Boerne, Texas, with cover stories, local history, faith, whiskey, and cigars.


## 3D FlipBook

- [October 2026](https://thekendallgentleman.com/3d-flip-book/october-2026/)
- [September 2026](https://thekendallgentleman.com/3d-flip-book/september-2026/)
- [August 2026](https://thekendallgentleman.com/3d-flip-book/august-2026/)
- [July 2026](https://thekendallgentleman.com/3d-flip-book/july-2026/)
- [June 2026](https://thekendallgentleman.com/3d-flip-book/june-2026/)
- [May 2026](https://thekendallgentleman.com/3d-flip-book/may-2026/)
- [April 2026](https://thekendallgentleman.com/3d-flip-book/april-2026/)
- [March 2026](https://thekendallgentleman.com/3d-flip-book/march-2026/)
- [February 2026](https://thekendallgentleman.com/3d-flip-book/february-2026/)
- [January 2026](https://thekendallgentleman.com/3d-flip-book/january-2026/)
- [December 2025](https://thekendallgentleman.com/3d-flip-book/december-2025/)
- [November 2025](https://thekendallgentleman.com/3d-flip-book/november-2025/)
- [October 2025](https://thekendallgentleman.com/3d-flip-book/october-2025/)
- [September 2025](https://thekendallgentleman.com/3d-flip-book/september-2025/)
- [August 2025](https://thekendallgentleman.com/3d-flip-book/august-2025/)
- [July 2025](https://thekendallgentleman.com/3d-flip-book/july-2025/)
- [June 2025](https://thekendallgentleman.com/3d-flip-book/june-2025/)
- [May 2025](https://thekendallgentleman.com/3d-flip-book/may-2025/)
- [April 2025](https://thekendallgentleman.com/3d-flip-book/april-2025/)
- [March 2025](https://thekendallgentleman.com/3d-flip-book/march-2025/)
- [February 2025](https://thekendallgentleman.com/3d-flip-book/february-2025/)
- [Feb25 Test](https://thekendallgentleman.com/3d-flip-book/feb25-test/)

#
# Detailed Content


## Posts

> The Holekamps came to Texas when Fritz and Betty Holekamp left Germany in 1844, before Kendall County, Boerne or Comfort existed.

- Published: 2026-09-16
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-holekamps-a-family-that-helped-build-kendall-county/
- Categories: History
- Tags: Adelsverein, Boerne history, Comfort Texas, German settlers Texas, History, Holekamp family, Kendall County, Sisterdale, Texas history, Texas Legislature

> The Boerne Limited: the railroad came through Boerne in 1887, and JEV remembers the morning train rolling north through town at about ten o'clock.

- Published: 2026-09-16
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/musings-of-jev-the-boerne-limited/
- Categories: Musings of JEV
- Tags: Boerne history, Boerne Texas, John Eddie Vogt, Kendall County, Musings of JEV, Old Number Nine trail, railroad, Texas history

> Wes Holekamp, a fifth-generation Comfort, Texas native and Comfort ISD trustee, is The Kendall Gentleman's October 2026 cover story.

- Published: 2026-09-16
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/wes-holekamp-the-long-road-home/
- Categories: Cover Stories
- Tags: Comfort ISD, Comfort Texas, faithfulness, Holekamp family, Kendall County, Tarleton State University, The Kendall Gentleman, Wes Holekamp

> Rails: Stan Leech on Friday nights at Greyhound Stadium in the fall of 1986, back when the home side had wooden bleachers and no video board.

- Published: 2026-09-16
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/rails/
- Categories: Faith & Leadership
- Tags: Boerne ISD, boundaries, coaching, Faith & Leadership, grandfather, Rails, Stan Leech, wisdom

> Undercrown 10, reviewed by a columnist who smokes a cigar a day as part of his calming routine, on the way to meetings or after long days.

- Published: 2026-09-16
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/undercrown-10/
- Categories: Cigar Reviews
- Tags: cigar review, Cigar Reviews, Clay Smoot, Drew Estate, maduro cigar, Nicaraguan cigars, Undercrown 10

> The call of the wild: a father and his son Hunter head across Northwest Texas and New Mexico toward Colorado's Rocky Mountains near Wyoming.

- Published: 2026-09-16
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-call-of-the-wild/
- Categories: Outdoors
- Tags: Christian faith, Colorado, elk hunting, father son, Guadalupe River, Jed Mazour, Mazour Outfitting Co, Outdoors, Texas Hill Country

> More than the medicine: Kendall County EMS paramedic Pete Macias on military medicine, compassionate care, and answering the call.

- Published: 2026-09-16
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/more-than-the-medicine/
- Categories: Hope for Heroes Texas Feature
- Tags: Boerne Texas, Brad Cornell, combat medic, Hope for Heroes Texas, Kendall County, kendall county ems, paramedic, Pete Macias, Texas Army National Guard

> Following the ratio: why the most effective leaders listen twice as much as they speak, and why leadership often begins with a pause.

- Published: 2026-09-16
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/bettermen-following-the-ratio/
- Categories: BetterMENt
- Tags: BetterMENt, BetterMENt column, communication, Leadership, listening, management, Tommy Mathews, trust

> Faithful in the small things: a Publisher's Note on a word we use so often it loses its edges, and what faithfulness means beyond marriage and church.

- Published: 2026-09-16
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/faithful-in-the-small-things/
- Categories: Publisher's Note
- Tags: Boerne Texas, character, faithfulness, family, Kendall County, legacy, Michael G. Ethridge, Publisher's Note, Wes Holekamp

> Ernst Kapp and Sisterdale: how a community in the limestone hills of western Kendall County, too small for most maps, quietly made history.

- Published: 2026-08-15
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/ernst-kapp-and-the-extraordinary-community-of-sisterdale/
- Categories: History
- Tags: Ernst Kapp, Forty-Eighters, Frederick Law Olmsted, German settlers Texas, Hill Country history, History, Kendall County, Latin Settlement, Sisterdale, Texas history

> Town water tank: Uncle Willie's big cypress tank at the far west end of San Antonio Street served him and Mattie for many years, JEV remembers.

- Published: 2026-08-15
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/musings-of-jev-town-water-tank/
- Categories: Musings of JEV
- Tags: Boerne history, Boerne Texas, cypress water tank, John Eddie Vogt, Kendall County, Musings of JEV, Texas folklore

> Peyton Turk kept Red Crest Pet Shop alive for nearly three decades through illness, debt and a changing Boerne. Now the store is winding down.

- Published: 2026-08-15
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/peyton-turk-a-destination-not-a-chore/
- Categories: Cover Stories
- Tags: Boerne Texas, Kendall County, local legacy, North Main Street, pet store, Peyton Turk, Red Crest Pet Shop, small business, The Kendall Gentleman

> Mulligan, golf's gracious word, has several origin stories. This Faith & Leadership column starts with David Mulligan in 1920s Montreal.

- Published: 2026-08-15
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/mulligan/
- Categories: Faith & Leadership
- Tags: coaching, Faith & Leadership, golf, grace, Leadership, Mulligan, second chances, Stan Leech, Texas high school football

> Back to school, whiskey style: why our columnist signed up for a whiskey course, and how it ended up building his confidence.

- Published: 2026-08-15
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/back-to-school-whiskey-style/
- Categories: Whiskey
- Tags: Austin Texas, Bourbon Steward, Moonshine University, Renita Reavis, spirits education, Whiskey, whiskey sommelier, Wizard Academy

> Summer Shootout at Inks Lake: a family fishing event with kids, friendly competition and custom championship belt buckles for the winning team.

- Published: 2026-08-15
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/summer-shootout-at-inks-lake/
- Categories: Outdoors
- Tags: bass fishing, Boerne Bass Club, Boerne Texas, family time, Inks Lake, Jed Mazour, Outdoors, Texas Hill Country, youth fishing

> Grounded in what matters: Officer Jeffrey Wilson on faith, family, accumulated trauma, and the support that keeps first responders showing up.

- Published: 2026-08-15
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/grounded-in-what-matters/
- Categories: Hope for Heroes Texas Feature
- Tags: Boerne Police Department, Boerne Texas, Brad Cornell, Christian faith, first responders, Hope for Heroes Texas, Jeffrey Wilson, Kendall County, law enforcement, police officer

> The art of style has nothing to do with fashion. A BetterMENt column on skipping trends and sticking with the personal style that is yours.

- Published: 2026-08-15
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/bettermen-the-art-of-style/
- Categories: BetterMENt
- Tags: authenticity, BetterMENt, BetterMENt column, Boerne Texas, Frank Addington Jr, personal style, Ralph Lauren, western wear

> Knowing what is important may be one of the hardest parts of living well. A Publisher's Note on confusing what can be counted with what counts.

- Published: 2026-08-15
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/knowing-what-is-important/
- Categories: Publisher's Note
- Tags: Boerne Texas, gratitude, Kendall County, legacy, Michael G. Ethridge, Peyton Turk, priorities, Publisher's Note, purpose

> Slow, quick, quick, slow: a Faith & Leadership column on growing up in a Baptist home where rhythm came from a hymn book, not a hardwood floor.

- Published: 2026-07-18
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/slow-quick-quick-slow/
- Categories: Faith & Leadership
- Tags: Brownfield Texas, cancer survivor, Carla Leech, Christian faith, Christian reflection, country dancing, enduring love, marriage, Stan Leech, Tarleton State University, two-step

> Ask that girl to dance: every summer, boots clack on the concrete at the CCC Pavilion dance at Garner State Park, west of Kendall County.

- Published: 2026-07-18
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/betterment-ask-that-girl-to-dance/
- Categories: BetterMENt
- Tags: Addison Schuepbach, BetterMENt, BetterMENt column, Boerne High School, courage, dating culture, Frio River, Garner State Park, teenagers and technology, Texas dance halls, two-step

> August Hoffmann, born in Germany in 1842, lived through one of the most difficult and morally complex chapters of Texas history in the Hill Country.

- Published: 2026-07-18
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/august-hoffmann-a-german-texan-survivor-of-war-principle-and-the-hill-country-frontier/
- Categories: History
- Tags: August Hoffmann, Battle of the Nueces, Civil War Texas, Comfort Texas, Freethinkers, German settlers Texas, German Unionists, Hill Country history, Kendall County, Nueces Massacre, Texas history, Treue der Union

> Plan the perfect weekend in Boerne, Texas: the Hill Country Mile, local watering holes and the eateries that draw visitors from all over the world.

- Published: 2026-07-18
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-perfect-weekend-in-boerne-texas/
- Categories: Outdoors
- Tags: bass fishing, Boerne Texas, breakfast tacos, Comfort Texas, float trip, Guadalupe River, Jed Mazour, kayaking, outdoor recreation, Outdoors, Texas Hill Country

> The Man Who Built Joy: Bill Thomas, in a four-and-a-half-hour conversation that left our writer knowing he had heard only the beginning.

- Published: 2026-07-18
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-man-who-built-joy/
- Categories: Cover Stories
- Tags: Air Force veteran, Bill Thomas, Boerne Texas, cattleman, Christian faith, integrity, Joy Pipe USA, Kendall County, oil and gas, pipe business, Texas ranching, The Kendall Gentleman

> A man's word: a Publisher's Note on the things a man can lose and still recover, from money and a job to, sometimes, a damaged reputation.

- Published: 2026-07-18
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/a-mans-word/
- Categories: Publisher's Note
- Tags: a man's word, Bill Thomas, Boerne Texas, character, fatherhood, integrity, Kendall County, Leadership, legacy, Publisher's Note

> Zodiac farming, Uncle Willie style: he planted, harvested and cultivated by the signs, and he was usually first to have his fields worked up each spring.

- Published: 2026-07-18
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/uncle-willie-and-zodiac-farming/
- Categories: Musings of JEV
- Tags: Boerne history, farming by the signs, John Eddie Vogt, Kendall County, Musings of JEV, sheep ranching, Texas folklore, Texas history, Texas ranching, zodiac farming

> Hope for Heroes: Officer Christian Lockwood's path to law enforcement began with military service and a desire to build a life rooted in community.

- Published: 2026-07-18
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/hope-for-heroes-serving-the-community-he-calls-home/
- Categories: Hope for Heroes Texas Feature
- Tags: Boerne Police Department, Boerne Texas, Christian Lockwood, community, first responders, Hope for Heroes Texas, Kendall County, law enforcement, Marine Corps veteran, police officer

> The '64 from Los Vista Cigars, reviewed: a bolder but still light version of the cigar our columnist makes for weddings and other events.

- Published: 2026-07-18
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-64/
- Categories: Cigar Reviews
- Tags: Boerne Texas, cigar culture, cigar review, Clay Smoot, Dominican cigars, Los Vista Cigars, robusto, South Texas, Texas cigars, The '64 cigar, vaquero heritage

> How the Kuhlmann, Fabra, Herff, and Dienger families shaped Kendall County — and how their stories connect to America's 250th anniversary.

- Published: 2026-06-16
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/men-of-the-hill-country-kendall-county-250-year-story/
- Categories: History
- Tags: 19th-century Texas, Adelsverein, America 250, American history, Boerne history, Boerne pioneers, Boerne Texas, Dienger family, Fabra family, German settlers Texas, Herff family, Hill Country history, Kendall County, Kuhlmann family, Texas history

> A heartfelt tribute to Herbie's Cabin in Ruidoso — the place where a group of Brownfield, Texas friends gathered for decades to reconnect, laugh, and find their way back to each other.

- Published: 2026-06-16
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/herbies-cabin/
- Categories: Faith & Leadership
- Tags: Boerne Texas faith, brotherhood, Brownfield Texas, Christian faith, Christian reflection, Coach Leech, lifelong friendship, personal growth, Ruidoso New Mexico, sacred spaces

> John Eddie Vogt remembers Earl Wellborn — a Korean War veteran who answered his country's call in 1948 and built a life of quiet strength in the Texas Hill Country.

- Published: 2026-06-16
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/musings-of-jev-earl-wellborn/
- Categories: Musings of JEV
- Tags: 20th-century Texas life, American history, Berlin Blockade, Boerne history, Boerne Texas, Earl Wellborn, John Eddie Vogt, Kendall County, Korean War, Musings of JEV, Texas history, Texas ranching

> Publisher Michael Ethridge reflects on Independence Day and the legacy we build — not in monuments, but in the daily choices that define who we are and what we pass on.

- Published: 2026-06-16
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-signature-we-leave/
- Categories: Publisher's Note
- Tags: American values, Boerne Texas, character, Independence Day, July 4th, Kendall County, Leadership, legacy, Publisher's Note, purpose

> From Venezuela to Kendall County, Deputy Jose Javier Escalante's life is a story of faith, sacrifice, and service — honored by Hope for Heroes Texas.

- Published: 2026-06-16
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/hope-for-heroes-jose-javier-escalante/
- Categories: Hope for Heroes Texas Feature
- Tags: Boerne Texas, community, deputy sheriff, first responders, Hope for Heroes Texas, Jose Javier Escalante, Kendall County, Kendall County Sheriff, law enforcement, Military Service, Venezuela

> Attorney Dennis Postiglione explores how men can rebuild after catastrophic moral failure—examining the path from shame and chaos back to purpose, character, and redemption.

- Published: 2026-06-16
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/betterment-rebuilding-from-the-rubble-of-moral-failure/
- Categories: BetterMENt
- Tags: accountability, BetterMENt, BetterMENt column, character, Dennis Postiglione, Leadership, moral failure, personal growth, redemption, resilience

> Jed Mazour shares the faith-driven mission behind the Boerne Bass Club—how youth bass fishing became a ministry of community, discipleship, and the memory of Koby Hunter.

- Published: 2026-06-16
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/passion-and-christ/
- Categories: Outdoors
- Tags: bass fishing, bass fishing tips, Boerne Bass Club, Boerne Texas, Christian faith, community, Faith Angler Network, Kendall County, Koby Hunter, Lake Waco, Texas outdoors, youth fishing

> A Texas whiskey sommelier takes her Level 3 certification to Scotland, exploring Edinburgh's distilleries, pubs, and cocktail culture on a family trip of a lifetime.

- Published: 2026-06-16
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/a-trip-of-a-lifetime-edinburgh-scotland/
- Categories: Whiskey
- Tags: bourbon, Edinburgh Scotland, Kendall County, Renita Reavis, Scotch whisky, whiskey sommelier, whiskey tourism, whiskey travel

> Former Boerne firefighter and lieutenant Scott Carlson shares his journey of identity, resilience, and rebuilding a life of purpose after leaving the fire service.

- Published: 2026-06-16
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/still-standing-the-scott-carlson-story/
- Categories: Cover Stories
- Tags: Boerne Fire Department, Boerne firefighter, Boerne Texas, character, community, firefighter, identity, Kendall County, purpose, resilience, Scott Carlson

> Officer Eduardo Murillo’s journey from military service to the Boerne Police Department reflects a life built on discipline, sacrifice, and serving the Kendall County community.

- Published: 2026-05-12
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/finding-home-through-service/
- Categories: Hope for Heroes Texas Feature
- Tags: Boerne Police Department, Boerne Texas, community support, Eduardo Murillo, first responders, Hope for Heroes Texas, Kendall County, law enforcement, Military Service, police officer story

> Before It Becomes a Memory

- Published: 2026-05-12
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/betterment-before-it-becomes-a-memory/
- Categories: BetterMENt
- Tags: BetterMENt, BetterMENt column, Boerne High School, Boerne Texas, Brayden Church, coming of age, gratitude, high school graduation, personal growth, time and memory

> From teen parents to UTSA baseball leadership, Jordan Ballin’s story is built on humility, faith, discipline, and the family motto: “Find a way.”

- Published: 2026-05-12
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/jordan-ballin-find-a-way/
- Categories: Cover Stories
- Tags: Boerne athlete, Champion High School, college baseball, Faith, humility, Jordan Ballin, Kendall County sports, Leadership, Texas baseball, The Kendall Gentleman, UTSA baseball

> A nostalgic look at old Boerne, Texas: muddy roads, steam tractors, swimming holes, and the unforgettable people who shaped a small-town childhood.

- Published: 2026-05-11
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/felipe-and-the-schwarz-field/
- Categories: Musings of JEV
- Tags: Boerne history, Boerne stories, childhood memories, Felipe Leal, Kendall County, local history, Schwarz Field, small-town Texas, Texas Hill Country, vintage Texas

> A thoughtful reflection on perspective, patience, and resilience through the timeless story of the old Chinese farmer and life’s unexpected turns.

- Published: 2026-05-11
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/maybe-so/
- Categories: Faith & Leadership
- Tags: adversity, Chinese farmer story, coaching, Leadership, life lessons, patience, personal growth, perspective, resilience, wisdom

> A lively review of the Rojas Cinco de Mayo 2026 cigar featuring tequila pairings, bold flavors, South Texas culture, and Tex-Mex humor.

- Published: 2026-05-11
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/cinco-de-mayo-2026/
- Categories: Cigar Reviews
- Tags: boutique cigars, cigar culture, cigar lifestyle, cigar review, Cinco de Mayo, Rojas Cigars, South Texas, street tacos cigars, tequila pairing, Texas cigars

> A reflective essay on discipline, time, consistency, and intentional living, exploring how ordinary daily choices shape a meaningful life.

- Published: 2026-05-11
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/what-you-do-next/
- Categories: Publisher's Note
- Tags: Christian reflection, consistency, daily habits, discipline, intentional living, Leadership, productivity, purpose, self improvement, time management

> A rugged Pecos River journey filled with fishing, ancient pictographs, and desert nights, where adventure meets history under a starlit Texas sky.

- Published: 2026-05-04
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-pecos-river-and-the-starlight-canvas/
- Categories: Outdoors
- Tags: bass fishing, camping, canoe trip, desert expedition, Pecos River, pictographs, river adventure, stargazing, Texas history, Texas outdoors

> The story of August Hoffman, a 19-year-old German Texan killed in the Nueces Massacre, and his legacy at Comfort’s Treue der Union Monument.

- Published: 2026-05-04
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/august-hoffman-a-young-freethinkers-final-journey/
- Categories: History
- Tags: Civil War Texas, Comfort Texas, Freethinkers, German Texans, Hill Country history, historical biography, Kendall County, Nueces Massacre, Texas history, Unionists

> A nostalgic look at school life in early Boerne: discipline, traditions, teachers, and childhood memories from a simpler time in the Texas Hill Country.

- Published: 2026-04-15
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/school-days-school-days/
- Categories: Musings of JEV
- Tags: Boerne Texas, childhood stories, Hill Country life, nostalgia, school memories, small town America, teachers, Texas history, vintage education

> Learn how mashbills shape whiskey flavor, from corn sweetness to rye spice, and explore the grains that define bourbon, Scotch, and more.

- Published: 2026-04-15
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/mashbills-the-agricultural-recipe-for-whiskey/
- Categories: Whiskey
- Tags: bourbon, craft distilling, distilling, grains, Hill Country, mashbill, rye whiskey, Texas whiskey, Whiskey, whiskey education

> A reflection on responsibility, community, and civic engagement in Kendall County. Preserving what we've inherited means showing up and staying involved.

- Published: 2026-04-15
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-things-we-inherited/
- Categories: Publisher's Note
- Tags: civic engagement, community involvement, community responsibility, Kendall County, Leadership, local values, small-town life, Texas Hill Country

> A powerful reminder for dads: being present matters more than providing. Learn how intentional time, attention, and connection shape your family’s lasting memories.

- Published: 2026-04-15
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/being-present-is-the-present-for-your-family/
- Categories: BetterMENt
- Tags: dads, family life, fatherhood, intentional living, men’s mental health, parenting, personal growth, relationships, work life balance

> A reflective profile of Danny Phillips on faith, family, vocation, and staying rooted in Kendall County through seasons of leadership, loss, and renewal.

- Published: 2026-04-15
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/when-danny-phillips-bows-his-head-before-we-begin-we-are-not-in-a-sanctuary-we-are-in-his-office-a-small-curly-haired-black-dog-wanders-the-room-settling-and-resettling-as-if-this-is-a-familiar-r/
- Categories: Cover Stories
- Tags: Boerne Texas, Christian reflection, community roots, faith and vocation, Kendall County, leadership journey, ministry life, personal growth, Texas Hill Country

> A profile of Officer Jacob De Anda, a Boerne native serving his hometown with faith, integrity, and a commitment to protecting his community.

- Published: 2026-04-15
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/rooted-in-boerne-committed-to-serve/
- Categories: Hope for Heroes Texas Feature
- Tags: Boerne Texas, community policing, Faith and Service, first responders, Kendall County, law enforcement, police officer profile, Texas Hill Country

> The story of Hermann Lange, an 18-year-old German Unionist killed in the Nueces Massacre, and the legacy preserved at Comfort’s Treue der Union Monument.

- Published: 2026-04-15
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/hermann-lange-1844-1862-a-hill-country-unionist-remembered-a-young-life-lost-in-the-struggle-for-principle/
- Categories: History
- Tags: Civil War Texas, Comfort Texas, German Texans, Hill Country history, historical biography, Kendall County, Nueces Massacre, Texas history, Unionists

> A heartfelt reflection on life's obstacles, faith, and perseverance, rooted in a childhood memory, a classroom play, and the hope of the rolled-away stone.

- Published: 2026-04-15
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/stone-in-the-road/
- Categories: Faith & Leadership
- Tags: Christian reflection, Easter message, Faith, life lessons, obstacles, perseverance, rolled away stone, spiritual growth

> The Treue der Union Monument in Comfort, Texas honors German-Texan Unionists killed after the Battle of the Nueces in 1862, a lasting Hill Country tribute to conscience and sacrifice.

- Published: 2026-03-13
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/treue-der-union-monument-comfort-texas/
- Categories: History
- Tags: Battle of the Nueces, Civil War Texas, Comfort Texas history, German Texans, Hill Country history, Kendall County history, Tom Allred Sr, Treue der Union Monument

> Kendall County EMS paramedic Greg Smith reflects on service, emergency medicine, and the calls that shape a life of helping others.

- Published: 2026-03-13
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/greg-smith-kendall-county-ems/
- Categories: Hope for Heroes Texas Feature
- Tags: emergency medical services, first responders, Greg Smith, Hope for Heroes Texas, kendall county ems, Kendall County Texas, paramedic

> Strong communities depend on the men willing to speak when silence would be easier. A reflection on leadership, responsibility, and protecting standards.

- Published: 2026-03-13
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/moment-someone-needs-to-speak/
- Categories: Publisher's Note
- Tags: Boerne ISD, Community Leadership, Kendall County Values, Leadership, men of character, Michael G. Ethridge, protecting standards, responsibility, speaking up

> John Eddie Vogt recalls the rhythms, discipline, and humor of mid-century school life in Kendall County, from strict teachers to the legendary “Junior Day” rebellion.

- Published: 2026-03-13
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/school-days-golden-rule-days-part-1/
- Categories: Musings of JEV
- Tags: John Eddie Vogt, Kendall County history, mid century education, Musings of JEV, school days memories, small town school stories, Texas school history, vintage school life

> Former Boerne police officer and school resource officer Jason Abbott spent years protecting and mentoring students at Boerne Middle School North, leaving a lasting impact on a generation.

- Published: 2026-03-13
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/jason-abbott-boerne-police-officer/
- Categories: Cover Stories
- Tags: Boerne Middle School North, Boerne Police Department, Boerne Texas, Community Leadership, Jason Abbott, Kendall County Texas, law enforcement, mentorship, military police, school resource officer

> A cultural reflection on why men must pursue craftsmanship and beauty, drawing from Notre Dame, Churchill, King David, and timeless artistic legacy.

- Published: 2026-03-04
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/men-need-art-and-art-needs-men/
- Categories: BetterMENt
- Tags: art and culture, Christian worldview, craftsmanship, cultural renewal, King David, legacy building, masculine virtue, Notre Dame Cathedral, Winston Churchill

> The story behind Los Vista Cigar Co., from nostalgia and loss to launching a bold Nicaraguan cigar brand built on legacy, grit, and determination.

- Published: 2026-03-04
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/los-vista/
- Categories: Cigar Reviews
- Tags: boutique cigars, cigar culture, cigar entrepreneur, cigar review, legacy brand, Los Vista Cigar Co, Nicaraguan cigars, Texas cigar brand, The Cigar Society, whiskey pairings

> A rugged journey to Las Cuatas, an isolated ranch along the Rio Grande where friendship, adventure, and perspective meet in the desert borderlands.

- Published: 2026-03-04
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/las-cuatas/
- Categories: Outdoors
- Tags: borderlands, Coahuila Mexico, Del Rio Texas, desert adventure, hunting trip, Lake Amistad, Las Cuatas, ranch life, Rio Grande

> A heartfelt reflection on grace, church community, and forgiveness, featuring wisdom from John Bradford and lessons learned through decades of faith.

- Published: 2026-03-04
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/my-church/
- Categories: Faith & Leadership
- Tags: Christian faith, church community, church family, encouragement, forgiveness, grace, John Bradford, Maren Morris, Serving Others, Sunday School

> A lifelong rancher, veteran, fire chief, and county judge, Bill Whitworth represents the quiet leadership and responsibility that keeps Kendall County standing.

- Published: 2026-02-13
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/bill-whitworth-and-the-quiet-work-that-holds-a-county-together/
- Categories: Cover Stories
- Tags: community, firefighters, governance, integrity, KendallCounty, Leadership, legacy, ranching, responsibility, service, Sisterdale, stewardship, veterans, Volunteerism

> Erosion doesn’t happen overnight. It happens when standards soften, responsibility fades, and discomfort is avoided. A reflection on leadership, accountability, and holding the line before it’s too late.

- Published: 2026-02-13
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-erosion-nobody-notices-until-its-too-late/
- Categories: Publisher's Note
- Tags: accountability, character, culture, decline, discipline, erosion, integrity, Leadership, masculinity, responsibility, standards, stewardship, vigilance

> The story of H.O. Adler, Scoutmaster of Boerne’s Troop 102, and how local Boy Scouts supported the WWII war effort in Kendall County.

- Published: 2026-02-13
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/h-o-adler-and-the-boy-scouts/
- Categories: Musings of JEV
- Tags: Adler, Boerne, BoyScouts, community, History, homefront, KendallCounty, scouting, service, Troop102, Volunteerism, WWII, youth

> The story of Ernst Beseler, a young German immigrant and Hill Country Unionist whose courage and conviction left a lasting legacy in Kendall County.

- Published: 2026-02-13
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/ernst-beseler-a-young-life-a-lasting-legacy/
- Categories: History
- Tags: Beseler, CivilWar, ComfortTexas, conscience, courage, GermanTexans, heritage, HillCountry, History, immigration, KendallCounty, legacy, monument, pioneers, sacrifice, settlement, TexasHistory, TreuederUnion, Unionist

> Why thoughtful dialogue matters: how civility, listening, compromise, and presence strengthen families, leadership, and community life.

- Published: 2026-02-13
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-importance-of-dialogue/
- Categories: BetterMENt
- Tags: civility, communication, community, compromise, conversation, dialogue, discourse, engagement, Leadership, listening, respect, understanding

> What "Bottle-In-Bond" really means: how history, regulation, and craftsmanship created America's first whiskey guaranteed safe to drink.

- Published: 2026-02-13
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/bottle-in-bond-the-first-whiskey-guaranteed-to-be-safe-to-drink/
- Categories: Whiskey
- Tags: agriculture, bonded, BottleInBond, bourbon, cocktails, craftsmanship, distilling, FDA, heritage, History, mixology, prohibition, proof, regulation, spirits, StillAustin, Texas, tradition, Whiskey

> Officer Cody Shelton's journey of service, from the Army Reserve to the Boerne Police Department, rooted in empathy, community, and quiet commitment.

- Published: 2026-02-13
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/serving-where-it-feels-like-home/
- Categories: Hope for Heroes Texas Feature
- Tags: Boerne, community, duty, empathy, firstresponders, hometown, integrity, lawenforcement, Leadership, military, policing, resilience, sacrifice, service, stewardship, support, Texas, veterans

> A remote West Texas hunt along the Pecos River, where history, endurance, and the pursuit of Aoudad collide in one unforgettable experience.

- Published: 2026-02-13
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-mighty-pecos-and-the-singing-shaman/
- Categories: Outdoors
- Tags: adventure, Aoudad, Comstock, frontier, heritage, History, hunting, Outdoors, Pecos, ranchland, Texas, tradition, WestTexas, wilderness

> A quiet story of home, growth, and leadership: how a Mountain Laurel tree teaches patience, faithfulness, and the power of blooming in due season.

- Published: 2026-02-13
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/mountain-laurel/
- Categories: Faith & Leadership
- Tags: craftsmanship, Faith, growth, home, Leadership, legacy, MountainLaurel, patience, reflection, roots, seasons, stewardship, timing, wisdom

> A West Texas memory of snow, a teacher’s encouragement, and the words that shaped a lifetime of writing and reflection.

- Published: 2026-01-14
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-snow-story/
- Categories: Faith & Leadership
- Tags: childhood memories, faith and reflection, power of encouragement, spiritual essays, Stan Leech, storytelling and memory, teachers who matter, The Snow Story, West Texas stories, words that last

> A publisher’s reflection on the first year of The Kendall Gentleman, faith, responsibility, craftsmanship, and why men are still called to build.

- Published: 2026-01-14
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/one-year-in-still-building/
- Categories: Publisher's Note
- Tags: building legacy, craftsmanship and tradition, Kendall County magazine, local storytelling, masculine responsibility, men of faith, print magazine, Publisher's Note, Texas men, The Kendall Gentleman

> A personal outdoor story set on a Pearsall, Texas ranch, exploring family, hunting traditions, campfire life, and lessons learned under the South Texas sky.

- Published: 2026-01-14
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/pearsall-texas-1962/
- Categories: Outdoors
- Tags: campfire cooking, family ranch stories, generational land, outdoor heritage, Pearsall Texas ranch, South Texas hunting, Texas outdoor traditions, Texas ranch life, whitetail deer hunting

> A classic Boerne old-timer story about Mr. Eric P., thrift, hard work, and the Hill Country values that shaped early Kendall County life.

- Published: 2026-01-14
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/thrifty-german/
- Categories: Musings of JEV
- Tags: Boerne history, early Boerne life, German settlers Texas, Hill Country heritage, Kendall County old timers, local history stories, Old Timer’s column, Texas pioneers, thrift and tradition

> The story of Bob and Della Russell, early pioneers whose businesses, civic spirit, and cultural stewardship helped shape Boerne’s future.

- Published: 2026-01-14
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/bob-and-della-russell-early-pioneers-who-helped-shape-boernes-business-and-cultural-life/
- Categories: History
- Tags: Boerne businesses, Boerne history, community builders, early Boerne families, Hill Country heritage, Kendall County culture, Kendall County pioneers, local history, Texas settlers, The Kendall Gentleman

> Officer Juan Acosta shares his journey from a violent Chicago neighborhood to serving Kendall County with integrity, discipline, and purpose.

- Published: 2026-01-14
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/called-to-serve-officer-juan-acostas-journey-from-chaos-to-calling/
- Categories: Hope for Heroes Texas Feature
- Tags: Community Service, first responders, Hope for Heroes Texas, Kendall County Sheriff, law enforcement story, Officer Juan Acosta, policing integrity, public safety, servant leadership, Texas deputies, The Kendall Gentleman

> A portrait of General Leroy Sisco, his lifetime of service, leadership, faith, and commitment to veterans, vocational education, and quiet responsibility.

- Published: 2026-01-14
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/still-carrying-the-load-general-leroy-sisco/
- Categories: Cover Stories
- Tags: American service, Christian leadership, General Leroy Sisco, Kendall County, Medal of Honor, military leadership, Military Warriors Support Foundation, mortgage free homes, servant leadership, Texas veterans, The Kendall Gentleman, veterans support, vocational education

> A February cigar review of the Deadwood Sweet Jane by Drew Estate, exploring flavor, aroma, and a bourbon pairing fit for Valentine’s season.

- Published: 2026-01-14
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-deadwood-sweet-jane-by-drew-estate/
- Categories: Cigar Reviews
- Tags: bourbon pairing, cigar and bourbon, cigar aroma, cigar lifestyle, cigar pairing, cigar review, cigar tasting notes, Deadwood Series, Deadwood Sweet Jane, Drew Estate, February cigar, flavored cigar, maduro wrapper, Michter’s Small Batch Bourbon, Nicaraguan wrapper, Sweet Jane cigar, sweet tip cigar, The Cigar Society, Valentine’s Day cigar

> Stronger Together: counselor Paul Stephenson on pain, reflection and why isolation makes suffering heavier, not lighter, in our BetterMENt column.

- Published: 2026-01-14
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/betterment-stronger-together-on-pain-reflection-and-the-quiet-strength-of-interdependence/
- Categories: BetterMENt
- Tags: accountability, BetterMENt, brotherhood, faith and masculinity, Leadership, men’s mental health, resilience

> The remarkable story of sculptor and Air Force veteran Jerry McKenna: his three lives, his faith, his family, and the lasting legacy he carved in bronze.

- Published: 2025-12-17
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/jerry-mckenna-the-sculptor-of-three-lives/
- Categories: Cover Stories
- Tags: Air Force veteran, community profile, imago dei, Jerry McKenna, Kendall County, local stories, Notre Dame art, portrait sculpture, resolve, sculptor

> A reflection on resolutions, realistic goals, and the wisdom of starting small featuring a memorable lesson from athlete Erik Halgunseth. A hopeful 2026 message.

- Published: 2025-12-17
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/set-em-low/
- Categories: Faith & Leadership
- Tags: 2026, coaching wisdom, discipline, Erik Halgunseth, Faith, New Year resolutions, perseverance, personal growth, small goals, weight worry workouts

> A powerful reflection on the difference between resolutions and true resolve, calling men to strength, purpose, discipline, and faith as we enter 2026.

- Published: 2025-12-17
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-resolve-that-built-us/
- Categories: Publisher's Note
- Tags: American history, discipline, Faith, forefathers, Kendall County, masculinity, purpose, resolutions, resolve, strong men

> Remembering the 1954 mechanized Santa that delighted Boerne children for decades, bringing joy then and now, even to animals.

- Published: 2025-12-17
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/good-ol-santa/
- Categories: Musings of JEV
- Tags: Boerne history, Christmas, holiday memories, mechanized Santa, Ol’ Santa, Santa Claus, Texas traditions, vintage Santa

> Practical whiskey-inspired New Year's resolutions: use open bottles, batch cocktails, age eggnog, declutter barware, and explore new bourbons for 2026.

- Published: 2025-12-17
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/be-it-resolved-a-whiskey-lovers-new-year/
- Categories: Whiskey
- Tags: bar tips, batching cocktails, bourbon, holiday entertaining, Ironroot Distillery, New Year resolutions, Texas whiskey, Whiskey, whiskey advice, whiskey cocktails

> A vivid account of a fall trip to the Devils River: camping, bass fishing, river lessons, and moments of family, beauty, and wilderness reflection.

- Published: 2025-12-17
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/devils-in-the-fall/
- Categories: Outdoors
- Tags: bass fishing, Devils River, fall camping, Hill Country stories, kayak fishing, outdoor lifestyle, Texas outdoors, Texas rivers, wilderness adventure

> Discover the story of Christian Dietert, the Prussian millwright whose mills, engineering, and family legacy helped shape Kerrville, Comfort, and Boerne.

- Published: 2025-12-17
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/from-prussian-millwright-to-texas-trailblazer/
- Categories: History
- Tags: Boerne Texas, Christian Dietert, Comfort Texas, frontier engineering, German Texas heritage, Guadalupe River mills, Hill Country history, Kerrville history, Pioneer Families

> A reflective journey from Lakeway to Boerne, exploring community, overcommitment, balance, and choosing purpose-driven service that aligns with faith, family, and values.

- Published: 2025-12-17
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/bettermant-a-personal-account-of-balance-align-your-time-to-passion-and-purpose/
- Categories: BetterMENt
- Tags: Boerne Texas, Community Service, Faith and Community, family values, life balance, overcommitment, purpose-driven living, Texas Hill Country, time management

> Firefighter Mark Cross shares his journey of faith, family, and service, returning home to protect and serve the Hill Country community.

- Published: 2025-12-16
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/mark-cross-a-journey-home-to-serve-the-hill-country/
- Categories: Hope for Heroes Texas Feature
- Tags: Boerne Fire Department, Community Service, Emergency response, Family and service, Fire prevention, Firefighter leadership, Firefighter service and faith, Hill Country firefighter, Hope for Heroes Texas, Kendall County first responders, Mark Cross, public service, Servant’s heart, Texas firefighter profile, Volunteer firefighter

> Stan Leech recalls a childhood Christmas with Dolphins and Vikings helmets, capturing family, memories, and the timeless joy of the holiday season.

- Published: 2025-11-18
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/viking-and-dolphins/
- Categories: Faith & Leadership
- Tags: childhood Christmas, Christmas memories, faith and Christmas, family traditions, holiday nostalgia, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, Sears catalog

> Explore how high standards, discipline, and faith shape young men, guiding them toward purpose, character, and leadership in today’s world.

- Published: 2025-11-18
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-standard-we-keep/
- Categories: Publisher's Note
- Tags: character building, discipline, faith and leadership, high standards, mentorship, raising boys, young men

> Relive Boerne’s nostalgic Christmas celebrations with school programs, Plaza parades, Santa, and candy-filled bags from decades past.

- Published: 2025-11-18
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/christmas-celebrations/
- Categories: Musings of JEV
- Tags: Boerne Plaza, Boerne Texas, childhood memories, Christmas celebrations, Hill Country holidays, holiday parades, local traditions, Santa Claus

> August B. Rausch: Kendall County Agriculture & Business Leader

- Published: 2025-11-18
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/august-b-rausch-1847-1931-a-leader-in-agriculture-and-business-who-strengthened-kendall-county/
- Categories: History
- Tags: 19th-century Texas businessmen, August B. Rausch, Boerne Texas, Community Leadership, Hill Country agriculture, Kendall County history, local economy

> Sheriff Al Auxier of Kendall County on nearly 40 years in law enforcement, 25 of them with DPS, and why the badge has always been about service.

- Published: 2025-11-18
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/faith-and-service-sheriff-al-auxier/
- Categories: Hope for Heroes Texas Feature
- Tags: Community Service, faith-based leadership, first responders, Hope for Heroes Texas, Kendall County, Leadership, public safety, servant leadership, Sheriff Al Auxier, Texas law enforcement

> Meet Donny May, the Kendall County man whose faith, grit, and innovation helped save Texas water and build a legacy of integrity and perseverance.

- Published: 2025-11-18
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/never-ever-give-up-the-man-who-dug-deep-and-saved-texas-water/
- Categories: Cover Stories
- Tags: Donny May, faith and perseverance, integrity and grit, Kendall County, Local Heroes, small business legacy, Texas Hill Country, Texas ranch life, Texas water conservation, The Kendall Gentleman

> Explore the Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro, rich, full-bodied, and perfectly balanced. Mr. Clay the Cigar Guy shares tasting notes and pairing insights.

- Published: 2025-11-18
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/this-months-review-by-mr-clay-the-cigar-guy-from-the-cigar-society-is-the-oliva-serie-v-melanio-maduro/
- Categories: Cigar Reviews
- Tags: cigar tasting notes, Maduro cigars, Mr. Clay the Cigar Guy, Oliva cigar review, Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro, premium cigars, The Cigar Society, The Kendall Gentleman

> Frank Addington, Jr. reminds us to look up, smile, and say “Howdy.” A reflection on kindness, community, and slowing down in a screen-driven world.

- Published: 2025-11-18
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-art-of-saying-howdy/
- Categories: BetterMENt
- Tags: community kindness, Frank Addington Jr, human connection, kindness, small-town life, social media, Texas hospitality, The Art of Saying HOWDY, The Kendall Gentleman

> Jonathan Mallard reflects on faith, service, and seeing the image of God in every man through his work as The Kendall Gentleman’s photographer.

- Published: 2025-10-16
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/from-the-director-of-photography/
- Categories: Behind the Lens
- Tags: Faith, Kendall County, Leadership, photography, service, storytelling, Texas, veterans

> A photographic tribute by Jonathan Mallard and essay by Brayden Church honoring Kendall County veterans who embody service, humility, and strength.

- Published: 2025-10-16
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/those-who-served/
- Categories: Cover Stories
- Tags: Kendall County, military, photography, service, Texas, veterans

> Discover the magic of "Butavan": the secret ingredient in family memories, blueberry muffins, and traditions that make moments unforgettable.

- Published: 2025-10-16
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/find-the-butavan/
- Categories: Faith & Leadership
- Tags: blueberry muffins, family traditions, find the butavan, food stories, holiday memories, Jerry Price, secret ingredient, Thanksgiving, The Kendall Gentleman, West Texas cuisine

> Explore the Whiskey Rebellion, its impact on early U.S. distilleries, and connections to veterans and whiskey history in Pennsylvania.

- Published: 2025-10-16
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/spirit-review-the-whiskey-rebellion/
- Categories: Spirit Reviews
- Tags: colonial taxes, early american whiskey, Pennsylvania distilleries, spirit review, The Kendall Gentleman, TTB history, us history, veterans, whiskey rebellion

> Honor veterans every day, not just November 11. Insights from Jonathan Mallard, Army combat medic and photographer, on service, sacrifice, and gratitude.

- Published: 2025-10-16
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/thank-a-veteran/
- Categories: Publisher's Note
- Tags: army combat medic, gratitude, honoring veterans, Jonathan Mallard, Kendall County, Military Service, service and sacrifice, thank a veteran, veteran photography, veterans day

> Experience the awe of Yellowstone Park, from geysers and wildlife to mountain vistas, through the eyes of a lifelong outdoorsman and adventurer.

- Published: 2025-10-16
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/outdoors-behold-yellowstone-park/
- Categories: Outdoors
- Tags: bull elk, family adventure, fly fishing, grizzly bear, mountain hiking, national parks, nature exploration, old faithful, outdoor adventure, rocky mountains, scenic landscapes, The Kendall Gentleman, wildlife spotting, yellowstone park, Yellowstone travel

> Explore the history of Veterans Park in Boerne, Texas, from Union Square to WWI memorials, parades, and its enduring role in honoring local veterans.

- Published: 2025-10-16
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/veterans-park/
- Categories: Musings of JEV
- Tags: american legion, armistice day, Boerne Texas, community traditions, honoring veterans, Kendall County, local history, parades, st peter’s church, union square, veterans park, vfw, world war i memorial, wwii history

> Explore Dr. David Wampler’s journey from paramedic to Ph.D. researcher, advancing emergency medicine while serving Kendall County with compassion and expertise.

- Published: 2025-10-16
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/service-and-science-dr-david-wampler/
- Categories: Hope for Heroes Texas Feature
- Tags: biochemistry, Community Service, dr david wampler, emergency medicine, ems mentorship, first responders, Hope for Heroes Texas, kendall county ems, Leadership, paramedic, prehospital research, public safety, science and service, The Kendall Gentleman

> Discover the story of Private Bruno Phillip, a Boerne native whose World War I sacrifice inspired VFW Post 688 and a legacy of service in Kendall County.

- Published: 2025-10-16
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/bruno-phillip-boernes-fallen-son-and-the-legacy-of-service/
- Categories: History
- Tags: Boerne, bruno phillip, community, Kendall County, Local Heroes, military history, patriotism, remembrance, sacrifice, service, Texas Hill Country, veterans, vfw post 688, world war i

> Explore the meaning of "Our Word": a call to integrity, promise, and gratitude. This Veterans Day, honor those who live their solemn oaths.

- Published: 2025-10-16
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-power-of-our-word/
- Categories: BetterMENt
- Tags: community, Faith, gratitude, honor, inspiration, integrity, Leadership, oaths, our word, patriotism, personal growth, promise, service, The Kendall Gentleman, veterans day

> Mums, ribbons and marching bands: Stan Leech on Texas Homecoming, when Friday night isn't just another game but the night a whole town comes home.

- Published: 2025-09-05
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/mums/
- Categories: Faith & Leadership
- Tags: alumni traditions, Boerne High School, Boerne traditions, football culture, Homecoming dance, Homecoming garters, Homecoming history, Homecoming mums, Homecoming parade, Homecoming traditions, marching band, mums, school pride, school spirit, Texas culture, Texas high school football, Texas high schools, Texas Homecoming, Texas mums, wearable art

> Discover the power of stillness in Kendall County. Learn how slowing down, embracing quiet, and being present with faith, family, and community brings strength and renewal.

- Published: 2025-09-05
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-strength-of-stillness/
- Categories: Publisher's Note
- Tags: community, Faith, family, Hill Country, Kendall County, legacy, living with intention, manhood, Michael G. Ethridge, October, prayer, presence, quiet moments, reflection, Sabbath, slowing down, stillness, strength

> Cool mornings, mountain trails, and years of preparation led to the hunt of a lifetime. Join Jed Mazour as he shares the story of family, faith, and the perfect elk hunt in Colorado.

- Published: 2025-09-05
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/outdoors-the-pursuit/
- Categories: Outdoors
- Tags: backcountry hunting, big game hunting, camping and hunting, Colorado hunting, elk hunting, faith and hunting, fall hunting season, family traditions, father and son, God and outdoors, hunting, hunting adventures, hunting family, hunting journey, hunting memories, hunting story, New Mexico hunting, outdoor lifestyle, South Texas hunting, whitetail deer

> Discover the heartwarming story of Mikey the donkey, a childhood companion on a Boerne farm. A nostalgic glimpse into life, family, and farm traditions in early Texas.

- Published: 2025-09-05
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/mikey-the-donkey/
- Categories: Musings of JEV
- Tags: Boerne history, childhood memories, donkey, family stories, farm animals, nostalgic stories, small-town life, Texas farm life, thekendallgentleman, Uncle Willie

> Officer David Chavez shares his journey from Texas Game Warden to school resource officer in Boerne, living his calling of faith, service, and community.

- Published: 2025-09-05
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/service-and-calling-officer-david-chavez/
- Categories: Hope for Heroes Texas Feature
- Tags: Boerne schools, Boerne Texas, Brad Cornell, Community Service, faith and duty, first responders, Hope for Heroes Texas, law enforcement, law enforcement calling, Officer David Chavez, police and community, school resource officer, student mentorship, Texas Game Warden, The Kendall Gentleman

> The life and legacy of E. O. Rust (1855-1937), a Kendall County pioneer who shaped the Texas Hill Country through ranching, commerce, and civic service.

- Published: 2025-09-05
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-enduring-legacy-of-e-o-rust-a-kendall-county-pioneer/
- Categories: History
- Tags: community builders, E. O. Rust, early Texas settlers, Hill Country heritage, Kendall County Fair, Kendall County Historical Commission, Kendall County history, Kendall County legacy, Kendall County pioneers, Rust family history, Texas frontier, Texas genealogy, Texas Hill Country, Texas pioneers, Texas ranching history

> From farm boy to Navy officer, homebuilder, and community leader, Ken Nietenhoefer’s six lives reflect faith, family, and service in Kendall County.

- Published: 2025-09-05
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/ken-nietenhoefer-the-voice-of-local-tradition/
- Categories: Cover Stories
- Tags: Berges Fest, Boerne Texas, Boerne Village Band, Centurions of Kendall County, Christian Values, Community Service, faith and family, Hill Country Traditions, Ken Nietenhoefer, Kendall County, Kendall County Fair, local leaders, Navy veteran, Texas homebuilder, Texas Longhorns

> Discover the Romeo y Julieta 1875 Bully cigar, light to medium-bodied with notes of coffee, cream, cedar, and hazelnut. A true classic smoke.

- Published: 2025-09-05
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/1875-bully-by-romeo-y-julieta/
- Categories: Cigar Reviews
- Tags: Bully cigar review, Cedar notes in cigars, Cigar Reviews, Classic cigars, Coffee and cigar pairing, Creamy cigars, Hazelnut flavor cigars, Indonesian wrapper cigars, Light to medium cigars, Mr. Clay the Cigar Guy, premium cigars, Romeo y Julieta 1875, Romeo y Julieta Bully, Texas cigar review, The Cigar Society

> In times of tragedy and triumph, Kendall County shows the strength of community, faith, and service. Deep roots create strong trees.

- Published: 2025-09-05
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/deep-roots-create-strong-trees-serving-our-neighbors-in-kendall-county/
- Categories: BetterMENt
- Tags: Boerne, Christian Values, Community Service, Faith and Community, Good Samaritan, Hill Country, Kendall County, Local Businesses, Local Heroes, Local Support, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Serving Others, Sisterdale, Small Town Strength, Texas Hill Country, Tragedy and Resilience, Volunteerism

> Real strength is found not in going it alone, but in the men who walk beside us. A Publisher's Note from Michael G. Ethridge after Kendall County's flood.

- Published: 2025-08-15
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-men-beside-you/
- Categories: Publisher's Note
- Tags: brotherhood, flood response, Kendall County, Kendall County faith and leadership, male community, men beside you, Michael G. Ethridge, Publisher's Note, Sep 2025, strength in presence, Texas Hill Country, The Men Beside You

> Jed Mazour honors those lost in the Guadalupe flood through stories, memorials, and reclaiming riverbanks that held both grief and hope.

- Published: 2025-08-15
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/my-homage-to-the-guadalupe-river-tragedy/
- Categories: Outdoors
- Tags: Ben Weber, community remembrance, flood closure, Guadalupe River flood, Hill Country memorial, Hill Country Strong, Homage to the Guadalupe River Tragedy, Kendall County Outdoors, outdoor tribute, river recovery, Texas Hill Country

> Renita Reavis explores how whiskey (uisge beatha, the water of life) awakens memories and invites us to pause and savor life, one shared dram at a time.

- Published: 2025-08-15
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/uisge-beatha-whiskey-memories/
- Categories: Spirit Reviews
- Tags: Kendall County, mindful drinking, Renita Reavis, sensory storytelling, Sep 2025, shared memories, Spirit Reviews, Texas Hill Country, Texas whiskey, Uisge Beatha, water of life, whiskey appreciation, whiskey memories

> Lieutenant Kevin Klaerner honors generations of Hill Country lawmen, leading with faith, humility, and a servant’s heart in Kendall County.

- Published: 2025-08-15
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/kevin-klaerner-a-legacy-of-service/
- Categories: Hope for Heroes Texas Feature
- Tags: community-first leadership, family tradition in policing, Hope for Heroes Texas, Jonathan Mallard, Kendall County, Kendall County Sheriff, Kevin Klaerner, law enforcement heritage, legacy of service, Sep 2025, servant leadership, Texas Hill Country, Texas Hill Country law enforcement

> Dale Adams urges men to lean into curiosity: take things apart, ask hard questions, and understand the world, not just use it.

- Published: 2025-08-15
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-relentless-pursuit-of-understanding/
- Categories: BetterMENt
- Tags: BetterMENt, Dale Adams, Hill Country community, learning by doing, masculine curiosity, men and understanding, provide through knowledge, Relentless Pursuit of Understanding, Sep 2025, Texas Hill Country, understanding technology, YouTube tutorials for grown‑ups

> When Boerne restarted its football program in 2009, Coach Dane Johnson taught one truth: respect comes not from victory, but from refusing to stay down.

- Published: 2025-08-15
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/just-stay-down/
- Categories: Faith & Leadership
- Tags: Boerne High football, Coach Dane Johnson, Cool Hand Luke inspiration, Faith & Leadership, Greyhounds comeback, Just Stay Down, Kendall County, Proverbs 24:16, Sep 2025, small-town sports stories, Stan Leech, Texas Hill Country

> From heartbreak and addiction to an 8‑ft cross and over 600K TikTok followers, Casey Barker’s bold faith has made his Boerne coffee shop a sanctuary of hope.Brewing Bold Faith in Boerne

- Published: 2025-08-15
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/brewing-bold-faith-in-boerne/
- Categories: Cover Stories
- Tags: Barker & Wortman Coffee, Boerne Texas faith, Casey Barker, Christian coffee shop, faith transformation, Hill Country redemption, Jonathan Mallard The Kendall Gentleman, Kendall County, Kendall County ministry, pandemic faith story, Sep 2025, Texas Hill Country, The Kendall Gentleman, TikTok evangelist

> John Eddie Vogt reflects on forgotten etiquette in Kendall County, where even a simple roadside greeting was once sacred.

- Published: 2025-08-15
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/customs-manners/
- Categories: Musings of JEV
- Tags: 20th-century Texas life, etiquette reflection, John Eddie Vogt, Kendall County, Kendall County etiquette, local memory essays, Musings of JEV, rural childhood stories, Sep 2025, small-town manners, Texas Hill Country, Williams Drug Store anecdote

> Explore Ernst Kapp's journey from Bavarian scholar to Texas pioneer: his hydropathic spa, abolitionist leadership, and enduring impact on Sisterdale.

- Published: 2025-08-15
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-sage-of-sisterdale/
- Categories: History
- Tags: abolitionist Texans, Der Freie Verein, Ernst Kapp, German Forty‑Eighters, hydropathic spa Texas, progressive frontier figures, Sep 2025, Sisterdale Texas, Texas Hill Country history, Texas intellectuals, Tom Allred The Kendall Gentleman

> Lance Lira explores mental health for men, sharing practical tips and breaking stigmas around emotional well-being and physical wellness.

- Published: 2025-07-15
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/better-mental-health-lance-lira/
- Categories: BetterMENt
- Tags: Aug 2025, BetterMENt, Breaking Stigmas, Emotional Well-Being, Fitness and Nutrition for Men, Gut Health and Mind, Hill Country Lifestyle, Kendall County, Kendall County Wellness, Lance Lira, men’s mental health, Nature’s Presence, Probiotics and Mental Health, Stress and Anxiety Relief, Texas Hill Country, Texas Men’s Health, Vitamin D Deficiency

> Jed Mazour shares the magic of dove season, Paloma Fest, and the traditions that make South Texas hunting unforgettable.

- Published: 2025-07-15
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/paloma-fest-dove-hunting-texas/
- Categories: Outdoors
- Tags: Aug 2025, Cibolo Creek Brewing Company, Dove Hunting, Dove Season Texas, Family Outdoor Adventures, Hill Country Lifestyle, Hill Country Traditions, hunting culture, Jed Mazour, Outdoor Cooking, Paloma Fest, South Texas Outdoors, Speck Ops Outfitters, Texas Festivals, Uvalde Texas

> Clay Smoot reviews the Montecristo Espada Ricasso, a Nicaraguan puro offering rich flavors of coffee, leather, cedar, and spice, perfect with fine Scotch.

- Published: 2025-07-15
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/espada-ricasso-montecristo-cigar-review/
- Categories: Cigar Reviews
- Tags: Cigar and Scotch Pairings, Cigar Lounge Experiences, Clay Smoot Cigar Reviews, Coffee and Chocolate Notes, Espada Ricasso, Hill Country Lifestyle, Medium-Bodied Cigars, Montecristo Cigars, Nicaraguan Puro, Plasencia Tobacco, premium cigars, The Cigar Society

> Step inside the story of Max’s Bar and its beloved owner Udo, a Boerne fixture known for cold beer, tall tales, and Hill Country hospitality.

- Published: 2025-07-15
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/maxs-bar-and-udo-boerne-texas/
- Categories: Musings of JEV
- Tags: Aug 2025, Boerne Main Street, Boerne Texas History, Cold Draft Beer, Community Icons, German heritage in Texas, Hill Country Hospitality, Hill Country Legends, Historic Texas Bars, JEV, John Eddie Vogt, Kendall County Memories, Max’s Bar, Texas Small-Town Stories, Udo, Volunteer Fire Department

> Stan Leech reflects on presence, purpose, and spiritual integrity, and how what we want reveals who we are becoming.

- Published: 2025-07-15
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/we-do-what-we-want-stan-leech/
- Categories: Faith & Leadership
- Tags: Aug 2025, Christian Living, Colossians 3:23, Community Leadership, Faith, Faith and Integrity, Gentleman’s Perspective, Hill Country Values, Kendall County, Kendall County Voices, Leadership, Purpose and Calling, Religion, Romans 12:1-2, Shannon Sedgwick, Spiritual Maturity, Spiritual Presence, Stan Leech, To Stop a Warlord, We Do What We Want

> Discover the remarkable journey of Jacob Luchenbach, a German immigrant whose legacy shaped Boerne, Kendall County, and the Texas Hill Country.

- Published: 2025-07-15
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/jacob-luchenbach-texas-pioneer/
- Categories: History
- Tags: 19th-century Texas, Aug 2025, Boerne Texas, Community Building, German American History, German Heritage, German immigrants in Texas, German Texas Pioneers, Hill Country Legacy, History, Jacob Luchenbach, Kendall County, Kendall County history, Luchenbach Family, Pioneer Families, Texas Agriculture, Texas Hill Country, Texas Hill Country Heritage

> Explore why passing down manners, grit, and grace matters more than ever in shaping young men of character in today’s fast-moving world.

- Published: 2025-07-15
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/teaching-the-unwritten-lessons-manners-grit-and-grace-in-a-modern-world/
- Categories: Publisher's Note
- Tags: Aug 2025, Building Character, Community Leadership, faith and family, Gospel Principles, Grace and Integrity, Kendall County Values, Manners and Grit, mentorship, Modern Manhood, Porch Talks, Raising Young Men, Small-Town Wisdom, Teaching Life Lessons, Texas Hill Country Life, Unwritten Lessons

> Discover how Andy Ivankovich turned a Hill Country vineyard into a mission of service, strength, and award-winning Texas wines.

- Published: 2025-07-15
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/harvesting-legacy-andy-ivankovichs-mission-of-service-and-strength/
- Categories: Cover Stories
- Tags: Andy Ivankovich, Award-Winning Texas Wines, Building a Legacy, Comfort Texas, Community Leadership, Entrepreneurial Journey, Faith and Service, family legacy, Giving Back to Community, Grit and Resilience, Hill Country heritage, Kendall County, Local Business Spotlight, Military Service, Resilience and Success, Singing Water Vineyards, small-town values, Texas Agriculture, Texas Hill Country, Texas Vineyards, Texas Wine, Texas Winemaker, Veteran Entrepreneur, Vineyard Owner

> From rodeo roots to business leadership, Cody Davenport carries forward the values of heritage, humility, and hard work.

- Published: 2025-06-18
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/ride-for-the-brand-cody-davenports-mission-of-legacy-and-loyalty/
- Categories: Cover Stories
- Tags: character, Cody Davenport, Hill Country, July 2025, Kendall County, Leadership, rodeo, Texas Hill Country, Texas traditions, The Kendall Gentleman, Western values

> When life's surface cracks. Literally, it might be time to take a closer look at what needs tending within.

- Published: 2025-06-18
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/broken-windows-dead-roses-and-brown-patches/
- Categories: Faith & Leadership
- Tags: brokenness, everyday wisdom, Faith, family values, July 2025, Kendall County, Leadership, personal reflection, porch talk, renewal, soul care, spiritual growth

> It's not just what's in the glass. It's where you are, who you're with, and what memory that pour is chasing.

- Published: 2025-06-18
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/how-do-you-experience-your-whiskey/
- Categories: Spirit Reviews
- Tags: bourbon, community, July 2025, porch talk, reflection, sensory experience, spirits, tasting notes, Texas lifestyle, Whiskey, whiskey culture

> The Plaza isn't just a building. It's the beating heart of a town that still knows how to gather, celebrate, and stay rooted in what matters.

- Published: 2025-06-18
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-plaza/
- Categories: Musings of JEV
- Tags: Boerne history, community spaces, downtown Boerne, JEV, July 2025, Kendall County, Kendall County landmarks, local heritage, small-town Texas, Texas Hill Country, The Plaza

> Fire Chief Manny Cazares opens up about leadership, faith, and the call to serve, on duty and in life.

- Published: 2025-06-18
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/hope-for-heroes-texas-kendall-county-featured-hero-manny-casarez/
- Categories: Hope for Heroes Texas Feature
- Tags: character, Faith, fire chief, first responders, hope for heroes, July 2025, Kendall County, Leadership, Manny Cazares, public service

> Discover how Albert C. Riedel helped shape the Texas Hill Country, preserving heritage while guiding growth with principle and purpose.

- Published: 2025-06-18
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/albert-carl-riedel-kendall-countys-unsung-storyteller/
- Categories: History
- Tags: Albert Riedel, conservation, Hill Country history, History, July 2025, Kendall County, land use, local leaders, Texas heritage, Texas Hill Country

> Sam McGee lays out how wildlife and ag exemptions can protect your land, your wallet, and your legacy in the Texas Hill Country.

- Published: 2025-06-18
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/betterment-wildlife-exemptions-vs-agricultural-exemptions-conservation-easements-and-flps-differences-and-benefits/
- Categories: BetterMENt
- Tags: ag exemption, BetterMENt, conservation, July 2025, land use, legacy, property tax, Sam McGee, Texas landowners, wildlife management

> In a noisy world, Publisher Michael G. Ethridge calls us back to a life of respect, responsibility, and timeless values.

- Published: 2025-06-18
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/a-gentlemans-code-what-it-still-means-to-be-a-man/
- Categories: Publisher's Note
- Tags: character, Faith, integrity, July 2025, Kendall County, manhood, Publisher, Publisher's Note, respect, tradition, values

> Discover how the Boerne Bass Club reels in more than fish. A brotherhood of anglers finds joy, camaraderie, and meaning on the water: hook, line, and soul.

- Published: 2025-06-18
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-boerne-bass-club-the-tug-is-the-drug/
- Categories: Outdoors
- Tags: July 2025, Kendall County, Outdoors, Texas Hill Country

> Handwritten notes stand out in today’s digital world. Discover why a simple card can leave a lasting impression in business, relationships, and life with BetterMENt.

- Published: 2025-05-17
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/importance-of-handwritten-notes-betterment/
- Categories: BetterMENt
- Tags: BetterMENt, BetterMENt column, Boerne stationery shops, business thank you cards, cowboy greeting cards, handwritten card impact, importance of handwritten notes, Joe Girard sales tips, June 2025, legacy through letters, Mack Brown handwritten notes, thoughtful business follow-up

> Join Jed Mazour on a grueling four-day kayak fishing trip through Texas' Devils River, where the fish are wild and the river demands everything you have.

- Published: 2025-05-17
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/devils-river-texas-kayak-fishing-2025/
- Categories: Outdoors
- Tags: backcountry trips Texas, Devils River camping, Devils River story, Devils River Texas, fly fishing Devils River, Hill Country rivers, Jed Mazour, June 2025, remote fishing Texas, smallmouth bass Texas, spiritual outdoor journeys, Texas kayak fishing, Texas outdoor adventure

> Looking for the perfect cigar to pair with a German-style beer? The Arturo Fuente Hemingway Short Story offers bold flavor in a short smoke, reviewed here with a Bajuvator Doppelbock and Dirty Duck Coffee twist.

- Published: 2025-05-17
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/arturo-fuente-hemingway-short-story-cigar-review/
- Categories: Cigar Reviews
- Tags: Arturo Fuente Hemingway Short Story cigar, Bajuvator Doppelbock, cigar and beer pairing, cigar reviews Texas, Dirty Duck Coffee, German-style beer cigars, Hemingway cigar pairing, June 2025, Kendall County cigars, Perfecto cigars, The Kendall Gentleman cigar

> What if your life had walk-up music? Coach Stan Leech explores the deeper meaning behind a baseball tradition and how our presence becomes a daily soundtrack of grace.

- Published: 2025-05-17
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/walk-up-music-meaning-stan-leech/
- Categories: Faith & Leadership
- Tags: Christian lifestyle, Colossians 3:17, daily encouragement, faith and sports, fruit of the Spirit, high school baseball culture, June 2025, life soundtrack, personal presence, Stan Leech, Texas high school traditions, walk-up music meaning, walk-up songs

> Das Festival of Kendall: where tradition, faith, and family come together in Kendall County to celebrate heritage, fatherhood, and community.

- Published: 2025-05-17
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/das-festival-of-kendall-why-we-celebrate/
- Categories: Publisher's Note
- Tags: Boerne Texas events, Das Festival of Kendall, Father’s Day Boerne, German heritage in Texas, Hill Country community, June 2025, Kendall County traditions, Main Street Boerne, small town festivals Texas, Texas Hill Country lifestyle

> The history of the Boerne Volunteer Fire Department, where Main Street mechanics became firefighters and an old LaFrance engine led the charge at 25 mph.

- Published: 2025-05-17
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/boerne-volunteer-fire-department-history/
- Categories: Musings of JEV
- Tags: Boerne history, Boerne Volunteer Fire Department, Kendall County heritage, LaFrance fire truck, Main Street Boerne, old fire engines, Texas Hill Country towns, volunteer firefighters

> Discover the legacy of Caspar Real, a German immigrant whose leadership helped shape Comfort and Kendall County, Texas, in the 19th century.

- Published: 2025-05-17
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/caspar-real-kendall-county-pioneer/
- Categories: History
- Tags: 19th-century Texas, Caspar Real, Civil War Unionists, Comfort Texas, German settlers, Kendall County history, local pioneers, Texas Hill Country

> Collins Martin was born in San Antonio to a military family and grew up in Boerne, where hard work, service and community shaped the man he became.

- Published: 2025-05-17
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-legacy-of-service-collins-martin/
- Categories: Cover Stories
- Tags: Boerne TX, Collins Martin, Das Festival, family legacy, firefighter, Hill Country heroes, June 2025, Kendall County, public service, The Kendall Gentleman

> Discover how Sean Jahr is turning his Parkinson’s diagnosis into purpose through the Swing Strong Golf Tournament in Boerne, raising funds for the Michael J. Fox Foundation.

- Published: 2025-04-17
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/swing-strong-sean-jahrs-journey-to-making-a-difference/
- Categories: Special Feature
- Tags: Boerne charity events, community leaders Kendall County, Deep Brain Stimulation, golf fundraiser Texas, Kendall County, May 2025, Michael J. Fox Foundation, Parkinson’s awareness, Sean Jahr Swing Strong, Special Feature, Swing Strong Golf Tournament, Tapatio Springs, Texas golf tournaments

> Explore tips on choosing the perfect whiskey gift, from rare finds to sentimental bottles, while honoring veterans and local distilleries in Kendall County.

- Published: 2025-04-17
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/navigating-the-whiskey-shelf/
- Categories: Spirit Reviews
- Tags: Chapline Distillery, Father’s Day whiskey, Garrison Brothers, Kendall County, Kendall County whiskey, May 2025, navigating the whiskey shelf, Ranger Creek, sentimental whiskey, Texas Hill Country, veteran-owned distilleries, Whiskey, whiskey gifts, whiskey legacy, whiskey recommendations, whiskey shopping tips

> Explore why men are driven to leave a legacy, through family, mentorship, and craftsmanship, and how those efforts shape communities across generations.

- Published: 2025-04-17
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-pursuit-of-purpose-why-men-seek-to-leave-a-legacy/
- Categories: Publisher's Note
- Tags: building community, Dorman Vick, generational impact, Kendall County, Kendall County leaders, legacy through craftsmanship, May 2025, men leaving a legacy, mentorship, Publisher, purpose-driven living, Texas Hill Country

> Spring in Texas means Rio Grande turkey hunting season. Get tips, gear, and recipes from the field with local outdoorsman Jed Mazour.

- Published: 2025-04-17
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/cazando-el-pavo-del-rio-grande-hunting-the-rio-grande-turkey/
- Categories: Outdoors
- Tags: 4:19 Taxidermy, Hill Country outdoors, Jed Mazour, Kendall County, May 2025, Outdoors, Rio Grande turkey, South Texas outfitters, Speck Ops Waterfowl, spring hunting season, Texas Hill Country, Texas turkey hunting, Texas wild game recipes, turkey breast recipes, turkey decoy setup, turkey hunting gear, turkey leg carnitas

> Explore the life of Frederick Voges, a German immigrant and early settler whose hard work helped shape Kendall County into the thriving community it is today.

- Published: 2025-04-17
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/frederick-voges-a-hardworking-pioneer-of-kendall-county/
- Categories: History
- Tags: Boerne pioneers, early Texas immigrants, Frederick Voges, German settlers in Texas, Hill Country heritage, Kendall County, Kendall County history, May 2025, New Braunfels history, Texas farming pioneers, Texas Hill Country, Texas Hill Country families

> Discover how Dorman Vick is transforming vocational education in Kendall County, empowering students, building leaders, and reviving the skilled trades.

- Published: 2025-04-17
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/forged-in-fire-the-dorman-vick-story-and-the-revival-of-vocational-education/
- Categories: Cover Stories
- Tags: Boerne ISD, career and technical education, CTE success story, Dorman Vick, education reform, Kendall County, May 2025, skilled trades, teacher spotlight, Texas vocational schools, The Kendall Gentleman, trades education, vocational education in Kendall County, welding education

> Explore plain speech vs big words in this witty look at Forrest Gump, language, and why saying what you mean matters more than sounding impressive.

- Published: 2025-04-17
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/forest-gump-big-words/
- Categories: Musings of JEV
- Tags: clarity in writing, communication, Forrest Gump, JEV, Kendall County, language humor, May 2025, plain speech vs big words, public speaking, simple language, Texas Hill Country, writing style

> Discover timeless life lessons from a tough, wise Texas mom. "The Gospel According to Scottie" shares stories of grit, grace, and southern wisdom.

- Published: 2025-04-17
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-gospel-according-to-scottie/
- Categories: Faith & Leadership
- Tags: faith and family, family values, Kendall County, Leadership, life lessons from mom, May 2025, Mother’s Day tribute, motherhood stories, parenting wisdom, personal growth, Scottie Leech, southern wisdom, Texas mothers

> Feeling stuck in a rut? Discover how small changes in mindset, habits, and daily routines can set you on the road to personal growth and betterment.

- Published: 2025-04-17
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/betterment-the-road-less-traveled/
- Categories: BetterMENt
- Tags: BetterMENt, brain health, habits and mindset, how to get out of a rut, Kendall County, May 2025, men’s lifestyle, men’s mental health, mental wellness, mindfulness, personal growth, road less traveled, routine reset, self-discipline

> Spring Transition: Fishing the Guadalupe River! Jed shares expert tips for catching largemouth bass during the spawn, exploring top fishing spots, and preserving our local waters.

- Published: 2025-03-17
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/spring-transition-fishing-the-guadalupe-river/
- Categories: Outdoors
- Tags: Apr 2025, bass fishing tips, Boerne outdoor adventures, conservation, fly fishing, Guadalupe River fishing, Joshua Springs Park fishing, kayak fishing, Kendall County, largemouth bass spawn, Outdoors, Spring fishing on the Guadalupe River, Texas fishing, Texas Hill Country outdoors

> The life of Ron Martinelli, from law enforcement to forensic science, military training, and bestselling novels. Journey to Truth and Justus.

- Published: 2025-03-17
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/ron-martinelli-journey-to-truth-and-justus/
- Categories: Cover Stories
- Tags: Apr 2025, crime scene investigation, criminal investigations, Dr. Ron Martinelli forensic expert, forensic criminology, forensic psychology, justice and integrity, Kendall County, Kendall County Texas, law enforcement training, leadership and mentorship, Navy SEAL instructor, tactical training, Texas forensic consultant, The Kendall Gentleman, true crime expert, Wade Justus series

> Read our review of My Father The Judge, 2024 Cigar of the Year. Discover its rich flavors, expert craftsmanship, and perfect pairings.

- Published: 2025-03-17
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/my-father-the-judge/
- Categories: Cigar Reviews
- Tags: Apr 2025, box-pressed cigars, cigar aficionado, cigar of the year 2024, cigar pairing, Cigar Reviews, Cigars, Clay Smoot, full-bodied cigars, Kendall County, luxury cigars, My Father The Judge cigar review, Nicaraguan cigars, premium cigars, The Cigar Society

> At 11 years old, Collin Miller didn't fully understand what his father's Air Force service meant. That Career Day changed everything. On why men need mentors.

- Published: 2025-03-17
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/betterment-men-need-mentors/
- Categories: BetterMENt
- Tags: Apr 2025, BetterMENt, career mentorship, discipline, father figures, integrity, Kendall County, law school, leadership development, male leadership, Marcus Aurelius, Men Need MENtors, mentorship, strong role models, wisdom, young men
The narrative reflects on a young boy's realization of his father's sacrifices as an Air Force pilot during Career Day. It highlights the need for mentorship in the lives of young men, emphasizing the absence of male role models. The author calls for established men to mentor youth and encourages young men to seek guidance, fostering character and integrity.


> Cibolo Fun and Food brings back memories of swimming holes, crawfish sales, and unforgettable local characters that made Boerne’s past truly unique.

- Published: 2025-03-17
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/cibolo-fun-and-food/
- Categories: Musings of JEV
- Tags: Apr 2025, Boerne Texas, Cibolo Fun & Food, community traditions, creek adventures, JEV, Kendall County, local legends, nostalgia, old Boerne, small-town stories, swimming holes, Texas history
The Mill Dam on River Road and the swimming hole below the bluff were popular spots for local youth, including Dale Bower and the narrator, who often went swimming despite the cold. However, these locations became polluted over time. Dutch Paul Adler's cafe sold crawfish and turtle soup, attracting boys for their "bounty."


> True fulfillment comes from watering your own grass. Discover how faith, resilience, and Easter renewal can transform your life from within.

- Published: 2025-03-17
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/watering-your-own-grass/
- Categories: Faith & Leadership
- Tags: Apr 2025, blooming where you are planted, Christian leadership, Coach Leech, Easter message, Faith, Leadership, mindset shift, overcoming adversity, perseverance, personal growth, resilience, spiritual renewal, transformation
In spring 1989, coach Terry Morris taught the importance of "blooming where you're planted," emphasizing that fulfillment isn’t found in better circumstances but in embracing one's current situation. Easter symbolizes transformation from within, reminding us that life can flourish even in hardships. Trusting God’s plan allows us to experience renewal daily.


> Samuel Boyd Patton (1787 to 1869) helped form Kendall County, Texas, through service in the War of 1812, political leadership and community building.

- Published: 2025-03-17
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/samuel-boyd-patton/
- Categories: History
- Tags: Apr 2025, Boerne history, History, Kendall County, Texas Hill Country

> Publisher Michael Ethridge shares his journey from a near-death experience to founding The Kendall Gentleman, restoring the spirit of the masculine man.

- Published: 2025-03-17
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/publishers-note-2025-apr/
- Categories: Publisher's Note
- Tags: Apr 2025, Kendall County, Publisher, Texas Hill Country

> Read not just for information, but for wisdom. Discover how books enrich the mind and soul at The Boerne Bookshop, the gateway to knowledge and reflection.

- Published: 2025-02-15
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/why-i-read/
- Categories: BetterMENt
- Tags: BetterMENt, Boerne Bookshop, book lovers, books and bourbon, history books, intellectual growth, literature and leisure, Mar 2025, men who read, philosophy books, reading for wisdom, Texas bookstores

> Discover why Texas whiskey is gaining worldwide recognition. Learn about Certified Texas Whiskey, its economic impact, and the challenges distilleries face.

- Published: 2025-02-15
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/texas-whiskey/
- Categories: Spirit Reviews
- Tags: Certified Texas Whiskey, craft distilling, craft spirits, Mar 2025, small-batch whiskey, Texas distilleries, Texas economy, Texas whiskey, Texas Whiskey Association, Texas whiskey trail, whiskey advocate, whiskey tourism

> Coach Stan Leech shares lessons from Boerne's historic 1989-90 basketball season, emphasizing teamwork, resilience, and faith, both in sports and in life.

- Published: 2025-02-15
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/work-heartily-as-for-the-lord/
- Categories: Faith & Leadership
- Tags: Boerne basketball, Boerne ISD, Coach Leech, coaching wisdom, Faith, faith in sports, high school sports, Leadership, life lessons, Mar 2025, March Madness, resilience, Stan Leech, teamwork

> Discover the legacy of Nicolaus Zink, a German surveyor and pioneer who helped shape Kendall County, Texas. His work in settlement planning still echoes today.

- Published: 2025-02-15
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/nicolaus-zink/
- Categories: History
- Tags: Adelsverein, Boerne history, early Texas settlements, German immigrants in Texas, German-Texan heritage, Kendall County, Kendall County history, Mar 2025, Nicolaus Zink, Texas frontier, Texas pioneers, Texas surveyors

> A nostalgic look at Boerne traffic through the eyes of an old-timer. From horses on Main Street to modern congestion, JEV shares his perspective.

- Published: 2025-02-15
- Modified: 2025-02-15
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/boerne-traffic/
- Categories: Musings of JEV
- Tags: Boerne community, Boerne history, growing pains, JEV, Kendall County, local history, Main Street Boerne, old-time Boerne, small-town life, small-town Texas, Texas Hill Country, Texas nostalgia, Witches Bitches and Other Small Town Folk

> The Kendall Gentleman has launched! Join the movement celebrating integrity, leadership, and tradition. See what's next for Kendall County’s premier men’s magazine.

- Published: 2025-02-15
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/publishers-note-2025-mar/
- Categories: Publisher's Note
- Tags: American values, Boerne Texas, community, country living, hunting culture, Kendall County, Leadership, legacy building, Mar 2025, men's lifestyle magazine, Michael G. Ethridge, outdoorsman, Publisher, rural Texas, strength and integrity, Texas A&M, Texas Hill Country, The Kendall Gentleman, traditional masculinity

> Ed Heath built a life of service: a DEA career, leadership in historical preservation, and a term as Grand Master of the York Grand Lodge of Mexico.

- Published: 2025-02-15
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/ed-heath-a-lifetime-of-service-and-leadership/
- Categories: Cover Stories
- Tags: Ed Heath, Kendall County, Mar 2025, The Kendall Gentleman

- Published: 2025-01-30
- Modified: 2026-05-20
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-kendall-gentleman-launch-party/
- Categories: Cover Stories
- Tags: Feb 2025, Kendall County, Launch Party, Publisher, The Kendall Gentleman
- Formats: Gallery

> The E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic, 2018 Cigar of the Year, offers rich cedar, zesty notes, and a creamy finish, perfectly paired with coffee or scotch.

- Published: 2025-01-16
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/encore-majestic/
- Categories: Cigar Reviews
- Tags: Cigar, Cigar Reviews, Cigars, Feb 2025, Smoke

> Discover how faith, leadership, and service shape us, inspired by lessons from Joshua, Acts, and the call to reflect Christ in every decision and interaction.

- Published: 2025-01-16
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/a-call-to-serve/
- Categories: Faith & Leadership
- Tags: Coach, Coach Leech, Faith, Feb 2025, God, Jesus, Leadership, Spiritual, Stan Leech

> Tommy Mathews moved to Boerne with his family in 1967. Businessman, mentor and family man, he lives the values this magazine celebrates.

- Published: 2025-01-16
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/tommy-mathews-the-kendall-gentleman-in-action/
- Categories: Cover Stories
- Tags: Cover Story, Feb 2025, The Kendall Gentleman, Tommy Mathews

> John Eddie Vogt's tales of Kendall County life from the 1930s through the 1960s, featured in The Kendall Gentleman with permission from his family.

- Published: 2025-01-16
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/jev-sheep-dip/
- Categories: Musings of JEV
- Tags: Feb 2025, JEV, John Eddie Vogt, Witches Bitches and Other Small Town Folk

> Learn healthy weight loss tips, balance macros, and boost protein intake with simple, sustainable strategies for lasting results and better health.

- Published: 2025-01-16
- Modified: 2025-01-14
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/betterment-new-year-new-you/
- Categories: BetterMENt
- Tags: BetterMENt, Feb 2025, Fitness, Health, Health & Fitness

> The Maverick legacy runs deep in Boerne, Texas, where Samuel A. Maverick's role in early Texas history and the Hill Country's growth still shows.

- Published: 2025-01-16
- Modified: 2025-01-14
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/exploring-boerne-texas-and-the-maverick-legacy/
- Categories: History
- Tags: Boerne, Feb 2025, History, Kendall County, Maverick

> Celebrate faith, tradition, and integrity with The Kendall Gentleman. Stories, history, and insights for Kendall County's men and community.

- Published: 2025-01-16
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/publishers-note-2025-feb/
- Categories: Publisher's Note
- Tags: Feb 2025, Kendall County, Michael, Publisher, Publisher's Note, Welcome!



## Pages

> Chamber member advertising offer: Greater Boerne and Comfort Area members get 15% off a 12-month commitment in The Kendall Gentleman through November 30.

- Published: 2026-10-07
- Modified: 2026-10-07
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/chamber-member-advertising-offer/

> The Kendall Gentleman is a monthly men’s magazine for Kendall County, Texas, published by Oakridge Media in Boerne since February 2025.

- Published: 2026-09-29
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/about-the-kendall-gentleman/

> Meet the Kendall Gentleman contributors, the people behind the monthly Kendall County magazine for men published by Oakridge Media in Boerne, Texas.

- Published: 2026-09-29
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/kendall-gentleman-contributors/

> Browse all the cover stories from The Kendall Gentleman since February 2025, profiles of the Kendall County men on each month's cover.

- Published: 2026-09-29
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/cover-stories/

> The September 2026 issue of The Kendall Gentleman features Peyton Turk on the cover, plus Ernst Kapp and Sisterdale and JEV's Town Water Tank.

- Published: 2026-09-29
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/september-2026-issue/

> The August 2026 issue of The Kendall Gentleman features Bill Thomas on the cover, plus August Hoffmann and Uncle Willie and Zodiac Farming.

- Published: 2026-09-29
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/august-2026-issue/

> The July 2026 issue of The Kendall Gentleman features Scott Carlson on the cover, plus Men of the Hill Country and JEV's Earl Wellborn.

- Published: 2026-09-29
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/july-2026-issue/

> The June 2026 issue of The Kendall Gentleman features Jordan Ballin on the cover, plus August Hoffmann and Felipe and the Schwarz Field.

- Published: 2026-09-29
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/june-2026-issue/

> The May 2026 issue of The Kendall Gentleman features Danny Phillips on the cover, plus Hermann Lange and part two of School Days, School Days.

- Published: 2026-09-29
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/may-2026-issue/

> The April 2026 issue of The Kendall Gentleman features Jason Abbott on the cover, plus the Treue der Union monument and a review of Los Vista cigars.

- Published: 2026-09-29
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/april-2026-issue/

> The March 2026 issue of The Kendall Gentleman features William Whitworth on the cover, plus Ernst Beseler and H.O. Adler and the Boy Scouts.

- Published: 2026-09-29
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/march-2026-issue/

> The February 2026 issue of The Kendall Gentleman features General Leroy Sisco on the cover, plus Bob and Della Russell and BetterMENt's Stronger Together.

- Published: 2026-09-29
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/february-2026-issue/

> The January 2026 issue of The Kendall Gentleman features Jerry McKenna on the cover, plus Christian Dietert and JEV's Good Ol' Santa.

- Published: 2026-09-29
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/january-2026-issue/

> The December 2025 issue of The Kendall Gentleman features Donny May on the cover, plus August B. Rausch and JEV's Christmas celebrations.

- Published: 2026-09-29
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/december-2025-issue/

> The November 2025 issue of The Kendall Gentleman is the Veteran's Issue, with short vignettes on local veterans from every conflict we could source.

- Published: 2026-09-29
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/november-2025-issue/

> The October 2025 issue of The Kendall Gentleman features Ken Nietenhoefer on the cover, plus E. O. Rust and a review of the 1875 Bully cigar.

- Published: 2026-09-29
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/october-2025-issue/

> The September 2025 issue of The Kendall Gentleman features Casey Barker on the cover, plus Ernst Kapp and the Guadalupe River tragedy.

- Published: 2026-09-29
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/september-2025-issue/

> The August 2025 issue of The Kendall Gentleman features Andy Ivankovich on the cover, plus Jacob Luchenbach and Paloma Fest.

- Published: 2026-09-29
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/august-2025-issue/

> The July 2025 issue of The Kendall Gentleman features Cody Davenport on the cover, plus Albert Carl Riedel and the Boerne Bass Club.

- Published: 2026-09-29
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/july-2025-issue/

> The June 2025 issue of The Kendall Gentleman features Collins Martin on the cover, plus the Devil's River and a review of the Hemingway Short Story cigar.

- Published: 2026-09-29
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/june-2025-issue/

> The May 2025 issue of The Kendall Gentleman features Dorman Vick on the cover, plus pioneer Frederick Voges and Sean Jahr's Swing Strong.

- Published: 2026-09-29
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/may-2025-issue/

> The April 2025 issue of The Kendall Gentleman features Ron Martinelli on the cover, plus Samuel Boyd Patton and a review of the My Father the Judge cigar.

- Published: 2026-09-29
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/april-2025-issue/

> The March 2025 issue of The Kendall Gentleman features Ed Heath on the cover, plus Kendall County pioneer Nicolaus Zink and a Texas whiskey review.

- Published: 2026-09-29
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/march-2025-issue/

> The February 2025 issue of The Kendall Gentleman features Tommy Mathews on the cover, plus the Maverick legacy in Boerne.

- Published: 2026-09-29
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/february-2025-issue/

> The October 2026 issue of The Kendall Gentleman features Wes Holekamp on the cover, plus a history of the Holekamp family and a review of the Undercrown 10.

- Published: 2026-09-29
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/october-2026-issue/

- Published: 2025-08-01
- Modified: 2026-05-30
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/veterans/

> Know a man who lives with purpose and earns respect the old-fashioned way? Nominate him for a Kendall Gentleman cover story. The cover isn't for sale.

- Published: 2025-02-17
- Modified: 2026-09-02
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/nominate/

> Read stories on cigars, whiskey, history, faith, and the outdoors from The Kendall Gentleman, a magazine built for men who still do things the right way.

- Published: 2024-11-18
- Modified: 2026-09-02
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-articles/

> Get in touch with The Kendall Gentleman. For nominations, partnerships, and press inquiries from Kendall County, Texas, and beyond.

- Published: 2024-11-08
- Modified: 2026-09-02
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/contact/

> Read The Kendall Gentleman magazine online for expert takes on history, cigars, whiskey, outdoors, and leadership crafted for the modern gentleman.

- Published: 2024-11-08
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/the-magazine/

> The Kendall Gentleman is a monthly Kendall County magazine for men, published in Boerne, Texas, with cover stories, local history, faith, whiskey, and cigars.

- Published: 2024-11-08
- Modified: 2026-09-29
- URL: https://thekendallgentleman.com/



## 3D FlipBook


> © The Kendall Gentleman. All rights reserved.
For licensing or permissions inquiries, contact info@thekendallgentleman.com.