New U.S. Census Bureau figures show that several fast-growing municipalities are small towns located within larger Texas metropolitan areas. The Census Bureau reports that, for the period from mid-2024 to mid-2025, Celina, Princeton, Melissa and Anna rank among the fastest-growing places in the country. The coverage highlights that these communities are growing rapidly while being part of broader metro regions, rather than being standalone small towns far from major urban centers. The reports describe the rankings as based on population growth over the stated 12-month interval, using Census Bureau estimates. The same set of Texas municipalities is cited as leading the list in that timeframe, indicating consistent results across the outlets. Overall, the story focuses on the concentration of top growth rates in Texas suburban municipalities and underscores how population gains are reshaping parts of metropolitan areas.