What SpaceX has asked of the Valley, and what the Valley has given, as recorded in local governments' own agendas, ordinances and minutes.
Key recent actions and pending decisions involving SpaceX and the City of Starbase that may affect the Valley.
A neutral summary of recent agreements, meetings, and proposals involving SpaceX, local governments, and community impacts.
Key recent actions, agreements and public opportunities involving SpaceX, Starbase and local governments.
Brownsville voted on a Saturday to let 444 acres of SpaceX land leave the city. How the ground was prepared, how the vote was taken, and whether it holds up.
Before a Saturday vote handed 444 acres out of the city, thirteen years of laws, tax breaks and a brand-new town had already moved the ground. Part 1 of Project Quantum.
A Saturday special meeting, comment by form an hour early, a staff memo with blank fields, and a mayor who called the deal 'take it or leave it.' Part 2 of Project Quantum.
Two findings make the disannexation legal: that the land is unimproved and that no refund is owed. Neither is supported in the public record. Part 3 of Project Quantum.
A city-owned utility became Starbase's water and sewer department, one closed session at a time. What it costs the ratepayers who own it, and the farms downstream.
How Brownsville's city-owned utility became Starbase's water and sewer department, one closed session at a time. Part 1 of Your Water, Their Rocket.
SpaceX must buy water rights to fill its pipeline, and on the Rio Grande every right comes out of the account the Valley's farms draw from. Next up: a power contract for a customer the utility won't name. Part 2 of Your Water, Their Rocket.