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
In the Hill Country town of Comfort, where the cypress trees lean over the Guadalupe River and thelimestone hills glow gold in the lateday sun, history is never far from view. It lingers in the old stonebuildings, in the German street names, and in the quiet dignity of the Treue der Union Monument.Among the names … Read more
The Mill Dam on River Road and the swimming hole below the bluff were popular spots for local youth, including Dale Bower and the narrator, who often went swimming despite the cold. However, these locations became polluted over time. Dutch Paul Adler’s cafe sold crawfish and turtle soup, attracting boys for their “bounty.”