Euline Brock facts for kids

Euline Williams Brock (born June 2, 1932, died July 1, 2018) was an important person in Texas. She was a mayor, a teacher, and a writer. She and her husband, Horace Brock, had strong ties to the University of North Texas. A transit center in Denton, Texas, is named after her. She also helped create a scholarship fund for African American students. Plus, she helped bring a light rail train service from Denton to Dallas.

Early Life and Education

Euline Williams Brock was born in Jamestown, Texas. She grew up in Van, Texas. She first went to Tyler Junior College. Later, she studied at the University of Texas in Austin. She earned her first degree in 1952. In 1954, she earned a master's degree in English literature. After her studies, she joined the English department at what is now the University of North Texas.

Career Highlights

In the late 1960s, Euline Brock went back to school. She studied the role of African American politicians. This was during the time after the Civil War, known as the Reconstruction era. After getting her advanced degree, she taught history. She taught at Tarrant County College and Texas Woman’s University.

She also wrote an article about Thomas W. Cardozo. He was a Secretary of Education in Mississippi during the Reconstruction Era.

Euline Brock served on the Denton city council for three terms. She then became the mayor of Denton. She was mayor from 2000 until 2006.

Personal Life

Euline Brock married Horace Brock, who was a business professor. They had three children together. She also made donations to the Clinton Foundation.