The Kendall Gentleman

The April 2026 issue of The Kendall Gentleman, the monthly Kendall County magazine for men published by Oakridge Media in Boerne, Texas, features Jason Abbott on the cover. This is Volume 2, Issue 4.

Cover Story

Jason Abbott: The Quiet Work of Protecting a Generation. In the hallways of Boerne Middle School North, his presence was defined less by authority than by calm confidence.

In This Issue

• Publisher’s Note: The 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.
• Cover Story: Jason Abbott: The Quiet Work of Protecting a Generation
  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.
• History: Treue der Union Monument: Hill Country Loyalty to the Union
  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.
• Hope for Heroes: Serving in the Moments That Matter | Kendall County EMS Paramedic Greg Smith
  Kendall County EMS paramedic Greg Smith reflects on service, emergency medicine, and the calls that shape a life of helping others.
• BetterMENt: 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.
• Outdoors: 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.
• Faith & Leadership: My Church
  A heartfelt reflection on grace, church community, and forgiveness, featuring wisdom from John Bradford and lessons learned through decades of faith.
• Musings of JEV: School Days, School Days: Dear Old 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.
• Cigar Review: 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.

Previous issue: March 2026. Next issue: May 2026.