Residents on the South Side are expressing optimism about Toyota Motor North America's expansion. The company is investing $3.6 billion in the area. Local leaders, including Weston Martinez, are hopeful that this development will benefit the entire community.

The expansion is expected to create new jobs, with 2,000 positions added over the next four years. Martinez and others are looking for signs of progress beyond the plant itself, such as increased activity on Lone Star Pass and Zarzamora Street.

Further details about the expansion and its potential impact on the community are available through KSAT 12.