Hill Country community

BetterMENt: The Relentless Pursuit of Understanding

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Silhouette of a man sitting on a rock overlooking the ocean at sunset, deep in thought as birds fly across a vivid orange sky.

When I was young, I liked to take things apart to see how they worked. Unfortunately, they didn’t work as well when I put them back together. Nowadays, I tend to suppress my urge to dismantle unless there is a problem. Which still gives me frequent opportunities to see how things work, since nothing is … Read more

Publisher’s Note: Why We Celebrate: The Importance of Remembering Who We Are

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Michael G. Ethridge, publisher of The Kendall Gentleman, in a red and blue flannel shirt, pictured against a dark background with dramatic studio lighting.

June in Kendall County means summer is in full swing—sunlit evenings, community celebrations, and the welcome hum of tradition echoing down Main Street. And there’s no better reflection of that spirit than Das Festival of Kendall. As one of its founding board members, I’ve had the privilege of seeing this event grow from an idea … Read more

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