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Legendary Locals of Lake Worth, Legendary Locals

During the early 1900s, a large reservoir built to provide water for Fort Worth, Texas, also opened up opportunities for businesses to develop. Casino Beach, Casino Ballroom, and a large bathhouse became popular spots for thousands. A nearby village, with increasing population, soon had a small school, churches, and other establishments. With nearby Jacksboro Highway running from downtown Fort Worth past the beach area, gambling increased, as did gangster activity. After a long while, with much intervention, these unlawful situations became history. Legendary Locals of Lake Worth spotlights the founders of the small village and features individuals who impacted the area�many for the better, others for the worst. Some may never have received proper recognition until this book�s acknowledgment of them.

Lawana Mauldin, Joe McDaniel

Coauthor Lawana Mauldin, a retired teacher and freelance writer, wrote the book Lake Worth. She lives in Fort Worth and enjoys her family, friends, reading, and writing. Coauthor Joe McDaniel, also a freelance writer, is a 15-year employee of the Fort Worth Police Department. He wrote several popular articles about Lake Worth for a local newspaper. He and his wife, Teresa, live in Lake Worth, where he is president of the historical society.

Arcadia Publishing