There cannot be many more idyllic spots for those seeking the quiet life than Boca Chica, which sits on one of the most unspoilt beaches in the United States beside a wildlife refuge, 20 miles from the nearest town. She ditched her dream, and along with some other residents, accepted SpaceX's persistent offer to buy her home, and moved out in October. But Johnson is among ten rebel residents in this battle for Boca Chica who are determined to resist the pressure to leave. 'But I still don't want to move from this lovely area when the beach is so close and with all the birds.' Local politicians in Brownsville, the nearest town (and supermarket) to Boca Chica, hope SpaceX will boost the prosperity of a struggling area sitting by the Mexican border.

Source: Daily Mail June 05, 2021 21:22 UTC