The Kendall Gentleman

The February 2026 issue of The Kendall Gentleman, the monthly Kendall County magazine for men published by Oakridge Media in Boerne, Texas, features General Leroy Sisco on the cover. This is Volume 2, Issue 2.

Cover Story

Still Carrying the Load: General Leroy Sisco. He served forty-two years in uniform, rising from enlisted service to Lieutenant General.

In This Issue

• Publisher’s Note: One Year In, Still Building
  A publisher’s reflection on the first year of The Kendall Gentleman, faith, responsibility, craftsmanship, and why men are still called to build.
• Cover Story: Still Carrying the Load: General Leroy Sisco
  A portrait of General Leroy Sisco, his lifetime of service, leadership, faith, and commitment to veterans, vocational education, and quiet responsibility.
• History: Bob and Della Russell: Early Pioneers Who Helped Shape Boerne’s Business and Cultural Life
  The story of Bob and Della Russell, early pioneers whose businesses, civic spirit, and cultural stewardship helped shape Boerne’s future.
• Hope for Heroes: Called to Serve: Officer Juan Acosta’s Journey from Chaos to Calling
  Officer Juan Acosta shares his journey from a violent Chicago neighborhood to serving Kendall County with integrity, discipline, and purpose.
• BetterMENt: Stronger Together: On Pain, Reflection, and the Quiet Strength of Interdependence
  Stronger Together: counselor Paul Stephenson on pain, reflection and why isolation makes suffering heavier, not lighter, in our BetterMENt column.
• Outdoors: Pearsall Texas 1962
  A personal outdoor story set on a Pearsall, Texas ranch, exploring family, hunting traditions, campfire life, and lessons learned under the South Texas sky.
• Faith & Leadership: The Snow Story
  A West Texas memory of snow, a teacher’s encouragement, and the words that shaped a lifetime of writing and reflection.
• Musings of JEV: THRIFTY GERMAN
  A classic Boerne old-timer story about Mr. Eric P., thrift, hard work, and the Hill Country values that shaped early Kendall County life.
• Cigar Review: The Deadwood Sweet Jane by Drew Estate.
  A February cigar review of the Deadwood Sweet Jane by Drew Estate, exploring flavor, aroma, and a bourbon pairing fit for Valentine’s season.

Previous issue: January 2026. Next issue: March 2026.