FORT WORTH BILLIARDS CELEBRATES 70 YEARS

By Keith Loria

Founded by Lloyd N. Miles, Fort Worth Billiards Supply originated in downtown Fort Worth on Houston Street in 1952. In 1988, the city of Fort Worth purchased his property, and it moved to its second location downtown.

Fort Worth Billiards then moved into its third location on Montgomery Street, alongside the Cultural Arts District, where it would call home for the next 30 years.

After getting established in the new location, Lloyd Miles passed away one year later. In 1991, Albert Trujillo, Ernest Lazo, and a third partner took ownership of the business. By 1994, Trujillo and Lazo bought out the third partner.

“Our focal point in the business was to diversify by adding a broader selection of billiard accessories and furnishings,” says Trujillo, president of the company. “We knew our selection of products was somewhat stagnant, but to be competitive, we needed a change.”

After 30 successful years on Montgomery Street, it was time to make the most significant decision that would change the business forever.

“Due to a new arena built within three blocks from our location, our rent increased significantly, which prompted us to explore the option of moving to a new lease or possibly buy-