This month, SpaceX employees voted to incorporate their community in Texas as its own city, but local residents express opposition due to environmental and economic concerns. The rocket launches have reportedly caused environmental damage and hindered access to local beaches. Additionally, Musk's involvement with the Trump administration's DOGE has led to budget cuts affecting critical resources like food banks and healthcare for veterans. Local activists emphasize the community’s struggle amidst these changes, highlighting the growing discontent towards Musk’s influence and the perceived neglect of local issues.
"We've been forcibly made into Elon Musk's backyard against our will," said Bekah Hinojosa, a local environmental activist. "Everyone in this region is constantly in survival mode..."
Rene Medrano, a longtime Brownsville resident, reflected on community sentiments: "People are up in arms because of the access to the beach," as SpaceX's activities escalated.
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