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Voters Decide Starbase's Fate Amid SpaceX Expansion

4/24/2025

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Cameron County, Texas, is buzzing with excitement as voters weigh the future of Starbase, the home of Elon Musk's SpaceX. This pivotal decision could officially transform the area into a city, bolstering SpaceX's expansion and enhancing safety during rocket launches. With early voting in full swing, the community awaits results by May 3, as fewer than 500 residents, primarily SpaceX employees, hold their breath for change.

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Cameron County, Texas, is buzzing with excitement as voters weigh the future of Starbase, the home of Elon Musk's SpaceX. This pivotal decision could officially transform the area into a city, bolstering SpaceX's expansion and enhancing safety during rocket launches. With early voting in full swing, the community awaits results by May 3, as fewer than 500 residents, primarily SpaceX employees, hold their breath for change.