As SpaceX IPO launches, Texans near its Starbase HQ are mixed on the company

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SpaceX's initial public offering is drawing attention to the aerospace company's sprawling Starbase headquarters near Brownsville, Texas, where local reaction remains divided. Residents acknowledge the economic benefits the company has brought to the region, yet others express concerns about its impact on the community, from environmental effects to quality of life. The contrast reflects a common tension in boom towns: rapid industrial growth that enriches some while disrupting others. As the company pursues its IPO, this Texas community faces the long-term consequences of hosting one of the world's most ambitious space ventures.