I try to smoke at least one cigar a day, as it is part of my “calming” routine. Sometimes that smoke is on the way to a meeting, getting on a video conference or after a long and exhausting day of being me. If you know me or follow my social media, then you know … Read more
Frank Addington, Jr Texas is known as a friendly state. In our early days when folks lived out on ranches, town was where people came to get supplies, do a little dancing and visit neighbors at a dance hall on Saturday night and attend Church on Sunday. Technology and screens have changed our lives … Read more
If you drive east of Boerne, where the land begins to rise and the trees crowd closer to the road, you’ll see a stretch of fence that tells you exactly who lives there. Simple white signs with bold red letters, speaking the kind of truths that make people honk, grin, and nod their heads. They … Read more
For Kendall County Sheriff Al Auxier, the badge has never been about authority. It has always been about service to God, to community, and to the men and women who stand beside him. His journey into law enforcement began nearly forty years ago and continues today, guided by the same principles that first led him … Read more
In the story of Kendall County’s development, certain names stand out as pillars of growth and community spirit. Among them is August B. Rausch (1847–1931), whose life and work left a lasting imprint on both the agricultural and commercial foundations of the county, and particularly the growing town of Boerne. Early Life and Roots Born … Read more
Published in 2011, the late John Eddie Vogt’s book, Witches, Bitches, and Other Small Town Folks, brings to life the quirky, unforgettable, and entertaining tales of growing up and living in Kendall County from the 1930s through the 1960s. Thanks to the gracious permission of his family, The Kendall Gentleman is honored to share excerpts … Read more
Over the past few months, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about standards. Not the kind codified in rule books, but the kind we used to carry within us. The ones that shaped how we looked, spoke, worked, and lived. Somewhere along the way, we’ve let too many of them slip. When I was … Read more
By Stan Leech If you grew up in the 60’s and 70’s, you know what really started the Christmas season. It didn’t begin with the first cold front. It didn’t start with a tree going up in the living room. It didn’t even start with Bing Crosby singing White Christmas on the record player. It … Read more