Musings of JEV: Earl Wellborn

Historical photo of soldiers at Camp Hood Texas 1948, Musings of JEV Earl Wellborn Boerne

Earl Wellborn In July of 1948, the government offered a one-year term of enlistment to any 18-year-old who would enlist in the U.S. Army. At that time there was no draft, and very few people were going into the service. Most of the men and women who had served during WWII were getting out, and … Read more

Men of the Hill Country: Kendall County’s Legacy in America’s 250-Year Story

Historic Kendall County Texas Hill Country pioneer families Kuhlmann Fabra Herff Dienger Boerne

Men of the Hill Country: Kendall County’s Legacy in America’s 250-Year Story Featuring the Kuhlmann, Fabra, Herff, and Dienger Families As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, communities across the nation are pausing to reflect on the people who shaped their corner of the American story. Here in Kendall County — where limestone bluffs … Read more

The Resolve That Built Us

Bearded man leaning out of the window of a weathered vintage truck inside a rustic barn.

Every January, something interesting happens. People start talking about resolutions. Gyms get crowded. Grocery carts fill with greens. Planners fly off the shelves. Everyone seems to be searching for a fresh start. There is nothing wrong with that. A resolution shows hope. It tells the world that a person wants to be better. But over … Read more