Elon Musk’s sprawling business empire has become a beacon of innovation, but it rests on a foundation built far from the urban buzz. Located in rural Texas, the town of Austin is home to SpaceX’s launch operations, Tesla’s production facility, and the burgeoning headquarters for Neuralink. This story delves into the community’s transformation, examining how Musk’s investments have spurred economic growth while also raising questions about the impact of large corporations on small towns.
