BASTROP, Texas — Elon Musk’s SpaceX facility in Bastrop is set to expand 1 million square feet over the next three years thanks to a $17.3 million grant from the state. According to Gov. Greg Abbott’s office, this will create more than 400 jobs.

What You Need To Know • The expansion of the facility is getting mixed reviews from the city’s residents • Bastrop’s population has increased by more than 30% over the past five years, according to the U.S. Census Bureau • The growth is in large part due to Musk’s companies, like SpaceX, Starlink and The Boring Company, making Bastrop County a home where their facilities are located • An $8 million expansion to the SpaceX facility will begin on Sept. 24. By the time this project is complete in January of next year, the facility will have e

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