Fort Worth’s population has surpassed 1 million, making it the 11th largest city in the U.S. and now larger than Austin. Mayor Mattie Parker attributes the growth to citywide progress and a strong sense of community pride.

Mayor Mattie Parker holds a big lead in a packed race, and every city council seat was on the ballot. FORT WORTH, Texas — Fort Worth voters decided on the fate of the city's whole governing body Saturday, as the mayor and every single city council seat was on the ballot.

According to a new census report, Fort Worth has surpassed 1 million residents, and the fastest-growing city in the United States is in Texas.