Lake Como Community

Lake Como’s name is adopted from Como, Italy a resort community located in Northern Italy where there is a natural lake. The lake is “famous for the natural beauty of its setting and the handsome villas on the shoreline.” H.B. Chamberlain and Alfred W. Chamberlain of American land and Investment Company purchased the land now legally known as Arlington Heights …

The city of Fort Worth is located within the North Central Texas region. It has a large population covering an area of 304 square miles. Like any large city, a major concern of all residents has been the increasing crime rate in their neighborhoods.  LAKE COMO During numerous public hearings in 1991, Fort Worth’s Mayor and City Council heard time …

LAKE COMO’S FIRST COMMUNITY CENTER Lake Como’s first community center was officially opened on June 28, 1948. The center was designed to provide employment resources, a health clinic, a library children’s day nursery, community meetings, and community activities.   Day Care  Public Health  Community Action Agency (CAA)  WIC  Head Start  Senior Citizens  Community Action Partners  Comin’ Up  Como Kids After-School …

PAVING THE PATH FOR RELIGION IN THE COMO COMMUNITY …  Rev. G.W. Burton, the pastor of Zion Baptist, embraces two friends; Rev. C.C. Quarles, former pastor; and Rev. J.L. Dawson, pastor of Mt. Olive during Rev. Burton’s 40th-year celebration. Lake Como is a community of education, community activities, businesses, and also churches. The Rev. George Washington Burton was a legend …