There are men whose names end up etched into stone, and there are men whose work becomes so foundational that no one remembers who laid it in the first place. William “Bill” Whitworth belongs firmly in the latter group. His life does not read like a résumé. It reads like a ledger. Work done. Responsibility … Read more
Erosion is quiet. It doesn’t show up all at once. It doesn’t kick the door in or make a scene. Most of the time, you don’t even notice it happening. Things still work. Mostly. They just don’t work the way they used to. A fence leans a little more every year. A gate doesn’t close … Read more
By: Renita Reavis Wandering the numerous bottles in the American whiskey aisles of any whiskey store can be overwhelming, with label graphics and words that catch the eye and grab your attention. One of the boldest typefaces and words out there is “Bottle-In-Bond”. Whiskey menus will shorten it to “BiB”. What does this mean? Why … 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
By Dale Adams One stereotype of men is that we don’t talk much. While that is a major overgeneralization, we do sometimes focus more on doing rather than connecting. And when we do connect, conversation may not be as prominent as when women interact. I think this comes from our goal focus and hunting drive. … Read more
For Officer Cody Shelton, service has never been about the spotlight. It has always been about showing up when it matters most, often when no one is watching and no one is keeping score. Shelton grew up in Quincy, Illinois, a small, close knit community where relationships and accountability mattered. When he later arrived in … Read more
In the quiet folds of the Texas Hill Country, where limestone bluffs rise above clear creeks, and the breeze carries the scent of cedar and wild grass, history often hides in plain sight. It lingers in the names of old families, in the weathered stones of pioneer cemeteries, and in the stories passed down through … Read more
The 30,000 acre Continental Ranch sits just outside of Comstock Texas. Flanked by the mighty Pecos River on her west and no man’s land on her east. In 1836 Texas won its independence and the battle to settle a claim of your own was an appealing offer to young, tough ambitious men. It’s thought that … Read more
It was sometime around 1995 when my former next-door neighbor, Joe Fuller, gave me a nudge that would end up shaping the next season of our lives. We’d been living nearly ten years in our first home at Cibolo Crossing – a classic starter house that had done its job well. It sheltered us, gave … Read more