Elon Musk to expand Bastrop footprint with X support center
Elon Musk will expand his Bastrop footprint by opening a safety support center for his social media company X—formerly known as Twitter—within Hyperloop Plaza, company officials said.
What's happening
The announcement was posted on the social media platform on July 29, noting that officials are looking to hire representatives with a base salary ranging from $50,000-$55,000.
In the job description, X Site Lead Roy M. Draa stated ideal candidates should help ensure the platform remains inclusive for users— keeping track of issues such as spam, fraud, child safety and more. Prospects should email their resume to [email protected]. Interviews will be set for the week of Aug. 5, according to the career website.
Read the full story by Reporter Amanda Cutshall.
City of Taylor strikes deal for $225M data center
The city of Taylor and the Taylor Economic Development Corporation struck a deal with BPP Projects to build a $225 million data center that could potentially balloon into a $1 billion project over the next 10 years.
The overview
Taylor City Council approved an economic development agreement with the company Aug. 8, granting BPP Projects a 10-year, 50% tax rebate for each phase of construction on the data center, according to a news release.
The construction, which is set to begin in July 2025, will be done in three phases and built on 52 acres owned by the Taylor EDC in east Taylor.
Read the full story by Editor Grant Crawford.
