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June 2026
Mayor Mattie Parker was elected to the North Central Texas Council of Governments executive board during its 60th annual General Assembly, joining a new slate of regional officers for 2026-2027.
Mayor Parker named to NCTCOG executive board
The City and partner nonprofits are again operating cooling stations and water distribution sites from June 22 to Sept. 18 to protect unsheltered residents from extreme summer heat, alongside Reliant's Beat the Heat centers.
City partners on cooling, water to protect unsheltered residents
The Fort Worth Fire Department graduated its historic 100th Fire Recruit Class and its first-ever standalone EMS Recruit Class on June 12, swearing in 42 firefighters and 36 EMS professionals. The dual graduation marks the first single-role EMS class in FWFD's 155-year history, following the integration of MedStar into the department.
Fire Department celebrates historic graduation for training academy
Lake Como earned the national Neighborhood of the Year title from Neighborhoods USA for the third consecutive year, recognized at City Council, with the College Dorm Kit Program — led by Como Lions Heart — highlighted as a key driver of the neighborhood's continued success.
3-peat! Lake Como wins National Neighborhood of the Year again
Fort Worth announced it will build a new 20,000–30,000 sq ft downtown library at a yet-to-be-determined site and repurpose the recently purchased 512 W. Fourth St. building as a community arts incubator, with a working group chaired by Bob Jameson appointed to develop recommendations.
Fort Worth announces direction for future of downtown public library
May 2026
The Fort Worth Community Land Trust, established by City Council in 2024, celebrated milestones including a $1.1 million JPMorganChase investment to fund a community developer initiative providing training, technical assistance, and land access for building affordable homes in neighborhoods facing displacement.
Community Land Trust celebrates key milestones
Fort Worth climbed 33 spots in the Trust for Public Land's ParkScore index over two years, reaching No. 58 nationally in 2026, driven by Mayor Parker's Good Natured initiative and a new shared-use agreement with Fort Worth ISD that expanded access to recreational facilities.
Fort Worth climbs 33 spots in national ParkScore rankings
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 launches a citywide educational and enforcement campaign targeting illegal gunfire and unsecured firearms, citing a 115% increase in related arrests over three years and urging community awareness of risks and legal consequences.
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Fort Worth voters approved six bond propositions totaling over $845 million for streets, parks, libraries, housing, public safety facilities, and animal care, and also passed nine city charter amendments; a District 10 special election was won by Chris Jamieson over Alicia Ortiz.
Fort Worth voters pass all bond propositions in Saturday vote