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
Kendall County, with its rolling hills, spring-fed creeks, and rich cultural history, has long been shaped by men and women whose stamina and vision built community from the rugged Texas frontier. Among those early builders stands E. O. Rust (1855–1937), a figure whose entrepreneurial drive and deep commitment to civic life left a lasting imprint … Read more
Early Life in Germany Nicolaus Zink was born into a family of modest means in 1812 in Bavaria, Germany,. Growing up in the tumultuous era following the Napoleonic Wars, Zink witnessed the significant social and economic transformations sweeping through Europe. He was an intelligent and resourceful young man, driven by the desire to improve his … Read more