The Kendall Gentleman
June 2026 Issue
The June 2026 issue of The Kendall Gentleman, the monthly Kendall County magazine for men published by Oakridge Media in Boerne, Texas, features Jordan Ballin on the cover. This is Volume 2, Issue 6.
Cover Story
Find a Way: The Making of Jordan Ballin. Around Boerne, coaches, teammates and younger players keep using the same word about him: trust.
In This Issue
- Publisher’s Note: What You Do Next
A reflective essay on discipline, time, consistency, and intentional living, exploring how ordinary daily choices shape a meaningful life. - Cover Story: Find a Way: The Making of Jordan Ballin
From teen parents to UTSA baseball leadership, Jordan Ballin’s story is built on humility, faith, discipline, and the family motto: “Find a way.” - History: August Hoffman (1843, 1862): A Young Freethinker’s 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. - Hope for Heroes: 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
Before It Becomes a Memory - Outdoors: 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. - Faith & Leadership: Maybe So
A thoughtful reflection on perspective, patience, and resilience through the timeless story of the old Chinese farmer and life’s unexpected turns. - Musings of JEV: 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. - Cigar Review: 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.