In a quiet, rural area at the southernmost tip of Texas, a new and controversial chapter is unfolding. Starbase, a tiny community near Brownsville, Texas, has become the center of a zoning dispute that could see long-time residents lose their property rights.

City leaders held their first public meetings this week since voters approved the South Texas city’s incorporation.

President Donald Trump threatened to cut government contracts with Elon Musk amid feud, while the SpaceX CEO suggested decommissioning Dragon.