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The SpaceX Starship is seen on its launch pad from the shore of Boca Chica Beach ahead of its 10th flight test on the morning of Aug. 24, 2025.

Legal fight over SpaceX beach closures hits Texas Supreme Court

The justices are considering the constitutionality of a 2013 law in a lawsuit brought by environmentalist and indigenous groups against the General Land Office and Cameron County.

by Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

The justices are considering the constitutionality of a 2013 law in a lawsuit brought by environmentalist and indigenous groups against the General Land Office and Cameron County.

Residents attend a public meeting about proposed new zoning and map at Elon Musk's SpaceX town of Starbase's temporary city hall on June 23, 2025.

SpaceX wants a tax break meant to create jobs in low-income areas. Critics question the benefits.

Elon Musk’s company got a boost in its application by the city commissioners in its South Texas community. Two commissioners are SpaceX employees.

by Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune January 29, 2026January 29, 2026

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County judge approves election to decide whether SpaceX launch site will become a city

If a majority of the roughly 500 residents living around the South Texas site vote yes in May, Starbase will be the state’s newest city.

by Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune February 13, 2025April 22, 2025

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‘Colossal Waste of Money’: Texas nears $1 billion in border wall contracts

The Webb County coalition that opposed Trump’s boondoggle is now scrambling to oppose the state’s expanded construction plans.

by Justin Miller, The Texas Observer January 28, 2023January 20, 2025

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Melissa Lucio’s execution halted by Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

Acknowledging substantive questions about Lucio’s guilt and the fairness of her conviction, the appeals court blocked her Wednesday execution so the case can be further investigated.

by Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune April 26, 2022May 3, 2024

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FEMA opening 6 COVID-19 testing sites in Texas. Until then, here’s how to get tested in San Antonio.

by Sanford Nowlin January 5, 2022January 7, 2025

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Texas’ renewed voting-roll purge is flagging citizens, including some in San Antonio, as likely non-citizens

by Sanford Nowlin December 17, 2021December 31, 2024

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South Texas restrictions were meant to protect people from COVID-19. Then the handcuffs and ticket books came out.

Vianna Davila and Ren Larson, The Texas Tribune and ProPublicaDecember 19, 2020December 28, 2024

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South Padre Bar Owner Urges People to Visit the Beach, Despite Surge in COVID-19 Cases

Nina RangelJuly 27, 2020August 27, 2024

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Officials to Close County Beach Access Points to South Padre Island Due to COVID-19 Spike

Nina RangelJuly 1, 2020September 10, 2024

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South Texas Communities Pass Resolutions Supporting San Antonio Lawmaker’s Anti-Border Wall Bill

Sanford NowlinFebruary 19, 2019August 17, 2023