The Kendall Gentleman

The January 2026 issue of The Kendall Gentleman, the monthly Kendall County magazine for men published by Oakridge Media in Boerne, Texas, features Jerry McKenna on the cover. This is Volume 2, Issue 1.

Cover Story

Jerry McKenna: The Sculptor of Three Lives. After more than forty years of sculpting, he recently put down his tools for the last time.

In This Issue

• Publisher’s Note: The Resolve That Built Us
  A powerful reflection on the difference between resolutions and true resolve, calling men to strength, purpose, discipline, and faith as we enter 2026.
• Cover Story: Jerry McKenna: The Sculptor of Three Lives
  The remarkable story of sculptor and Air Force veteran Jerry McKenna: his three lives, his faith, his family, and the lasting legacy he carved in bronze.
• History: From Prussian Millwright to Texas Trailblazer:
  Discover the story of Christian Dietert, the Prussian millwright whose mills, engineering, and family legacy helped shape Kerrville, Comfort, and Boerne.
• Hope for Heroes: Mark Cross: A Journey Home to Serve the Hill Country
  Firefighter Mark Cross shares his journey of faith, family, and service, returning home to protect and serve the Hill Country community.
• BetterMENt: A Personal Account of Balance
  A reflective journey from Lakeway to Boerne, exploring community, overcommitment, balance, and choosing purpose-driven service that aligns with faith, family, and values.
• Outdoors: Devils In The Fall
  A vivid account of a fall trip to the Devils River: camping, bass fishing, river lessons, and moments of family, beauty, and wilderness reflection.
• Faith & Leadership: Set ‘Em Low
  A reflection on resolutions, realistic goals, and the wisdom of starting small featuring a memorable lesson from athlete Erik Halgunseth. A hopeful 2026 message.
• Musings of JEV: GOOD OL’ SANTA
  Remembering the 1954 mechanized Santa that delighted Boerne children for decades, bringing joy then and now, even to animals.
• Whiskey: Be It Resolved: A Whiskey Lover’s New Year
  Practical whiskey-inspired New Year’s resolutions: use open bottles, batch cocktails, age eggnog, declutter barware, and explore new bourbons for 2026.

Previous issue: December 2025. Next issue: February 2026.