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STARBASE — The new South Texas city established by Elon Musk’s SpaceX employees, Starbase, will assume control over certain parts of the beach near the rocket company’s launch site.

Cameron County commissioners approved the agreement to hand over a portion of Boca Chica Beach on Tuesday. The deal outlines cleaning and maintenance obligations among other terms. Under the agreement, Starbase will be allowed to set requirements for beachfront construction and special events on the beach.

This week’s action is the latest example of how Starbase is becoming more of an autonomous city, after voters — largely SpaceX employees — approved its creation earlier this year.

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