Ken Oliver
Ken Oliver, Education Ambassador for the Williamson County Gem and Mineral Society, holding malachite in front of his display case. Photo by Abbey Archer
Annual gem show highlights local collectors' passions
Abbey Archer
Ken Oliver has been collecting rocks ever since he got a Rocks and Mineral Kit in fifth grade. Now at 86, he has a collection of several hundred rocks and minerals. Some are glistening in display cases in his living room while others are stored in boxes. “Rock collecting is very easy,” Mr.
Thursday, January 29, 2026