Mattie Parker

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

The Fort Worth City Council approved renaming the city-owned Northpark YMCA — managed through a public-private partnership with the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth — to the Corporal Don Graves YMCA Community Center, honoring a living World War II veteran.

Council approves renaming of Northpark YMCA to honor Corp. Don Graves

Mayor Mattie Parker hosted the fifth annual Where Achievement Begins celebration, recognizing nearly 600 Fort Worth high school seniors graduating with post-secondary credentials, highlighting workforce development progress driven by the Mayor's Council on Education & Workforce since 2021.

Mayor recognizes nearly 600 seniors with achievement awards

Fort Worth Park & Recreation will hold the official groundbreaking for the Bomber Spur Trail on April 23 at North Z Boaz Park, a multi-use pedestrian and cycling trail along a historic WWII-era rail corridor that served the Consolidated Aircraft Corp. bomber plant.

From bombers to bicycles: Historic corridor becomes new trail

Fort Worth received its fifth Transparency Star from the Acting Texas Comptroller, recognizing the city's transparency in contracts and procurement, with a sixth application for an Economic Development star submitted in March 2026.

Award recognizes Fort Worth for contracts, procurement transparency