Billionaire Elon Musk’s Tesla plant gets its own exclusive lane at border crossing in Laredo

A Mexican official attributed the special treatment to a ‘simple incentive’ but declined to reveal more specifics about the deal.

by Michael Karlis July 22, 2022November 28, 2024

A Mexican official attributed the special treatment to a ‘simple incentive’ but declined to reveal more specifics about the deal.

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Housing Costs, Border Slowdown Payback: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Readers apparently are concerned about home prices, border trade and cheap concert tickets.

by San Antonio Current Staff May 6, 2022August 3, 2023

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Hole to Nowhere: Why the wheels are likely to come off of Elon Musk’s San Antonio tunnel scheme

As the Boring Co.’s $247 million bid undergoes a feasibility evaluation, it’s worth considering whether Musk’s latest pie-in-the-sky venture has any prospect of working.

by Michael Karlis May 4, 2022September 5, 2024

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Medical Cannabis, Shark Fin Bust: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Texas’ expanded medical cannabis program clearly has the interest of a lot of readers.

by San Antonio Current Staff April 22, 2022March 31, 2025

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High-Dollar Ride: San Antonio has reason to be skeptical about Elon Musk’s proposed hyperloop

A top transportation expert said San Antonio could better address its traffic issues with less pricy options.

by Michael Karlis April 19, 2022August 17, 2023

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Bob Dylan, Hyperloop Tunnel: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

The proposed 9-mile tunnel between the San Antonio airport and downtown from Elon Musk’s Boring Company has been approved for further review.

by San Antonio Current Staff March 18, 2022May 24, 2024

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Billionaire Elon Musk’s plans for a San Antonio hyperloop approved for further study

The project has a price tag of $247 million to $289 million.

by Michael Karlis March 17, 2022November 9, 2024