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May 2026
Fort Worth's population reached 1,028,117 per the U.S. Census Bureau's Vintage 2025 estimates, making it the 10th largest city in the nation and recording the second-largest numeric increase of any U.S. city between July 2024 and July 2025 with 19,512 new residents.
Fort Worth now 10th largest city in U.S.
Fort Worth's Water Utility received an upgraded AAA revenue bond rating from S&P Global Ratings — up from AA+ — reflecting strong financial management, healthy reserves, and sustained infrastructure investment. The higher rating is expected to reduce future borrowing costs, generating long-term savings for ratepayers.
Water Utility earns top-tier AAA bond rating from S&P Global Ratings
Fort Worth earned all six Transparency Stars from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Transparency Stars program, making it the largest of 14 Texas cities to achieve the designation. The sixth and final star — for Economic Development — was awarded April 30, 2026, and required documentation of tax abatements, foregone revenue, jobs created, and capital investment.
Fort Worth earns highest level of financial transparency in Texas
The City celebrates Public Service Recognition Week (May 3–9), honoring its 8,000-plus employees across all levels of city government for their service to Fort Worth residents.
Happy Public Service Recognition Week to our City team!
February 2026
Fort Worth city officials toured the New Mitchell neighborhood, which has been designated as the newest Neighborhood Improvement Program area and will receive over $4 million for revitalization efforts over the next three years. The tour included city leadership and department representatives who met with residents to discuss infrastructure and safety improvements.
Top City officials tour newest Neighborhood Improvement Program area
January 2026
City Manager Jay Chapa announced temporary closures and service adjustments across multiple city departments—including City Hall, libraries, community centers, courts, and suspension of residential solid waste collection—due to a winter storm impacting Fort Worth.
City of Fort Worth closures, service adjustments due to winter storm