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Starbase Votes for City Status Amid SpaceX Concerns

2/18/2025

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Starbase, Texas, is on the brink of becoming an official city, with a crucial vote set for May 3. As most residents are SpaceX employees, worries about rapid development and the use of public funds loom large. If the vote passes, SpaceX's Gunnar Milburn is poised to take the helm as the inaugural mayor.

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Starbase, Texas, is on the brink of becoming an official city, with a crucial vote set for May 3. As most residents are SpaceX employees, worries about rapid development and the use of public funds loom large. If the vote passes, SpaceX's Gunnar Milburn is poised to take the helm as the inaugural mayor.