Bastrop, a 12,000-person town with 131 historical sites, is a rare preserve of Old Texas, but faces rising home prices and shifting demographics.
Musk's businesses, including a SpaceX manufacturing facility and the Boring Company, have made Bastrop County a hub for innovation and employment.
There are signs of changing culture in Bastrop, with an increasing number of young residents, live country music, and diverse political yard signs.
The influx of employees from Musk's companies contributes to the local economy and dramatically alters the social landscape of the historically quiet town.
Collection
[
|
...
]