Bill Whitworth and the Quiet Work That Holds a County Together

William “Bill” Whitworth standing on his Sisterdale ranch with cattle and sheep in Kendall County, Texas

There are men whose names end up etched into stone, and there are men whose work becomes so foundational that no one remembers who laid it in the first place. William “Bill” Whitworth belongs firmly in the latter group. His life does not read like a résumé. It reads like a ledger. Work done. Responsibility … Read more

H.O. ADLER AND THE BOY SCOUTS

Historic H.O. Adler general merchandise store building in downtown Boerne Texas, later home to Bergmann Lumber Company and now Tusculum Brewing Company

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

Deep Roots Create Strong Trees: Serving Our Neighbors in Kendall County.

Large oak tree with sprawling branches against a clear evening sky, symbolizing deep roots and strength.

The most important people in my life are not on billboards or TV. The most important and influential people in my life are not famous. They are not world leaders or politicians. The most important and influential people in my life, I run into and meet every day. They are the ones who are walking … Read more