# SpaceX Invests to Boost Brownsville Water | Houston News

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Podcast: [Houston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/houston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458112)
Published: 2026-09-02T09:16:48+00:00
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Brownsville just pulled off a bold move—de-annexing 445 acres to unlock a $220 million SpaceX investment for water and wastewater upgrades, boosting daily capacity by up to 18 million gallons. City commissioners approved it fast, Mayor Cowen calling it essential growth infrastructure for future generations. SpaceX’s VP clarified they’re not getting special treatment—they’re like any other customer, but this deal expands community-wide water access. The plan includes an 8-million-gallon/day reuse program and a 10-million-gallon expansion at a regional plant, adding critical capacity to the city’s current 22 million gallons per day, mostly from the Rio Grande. SpaceX kicks things off with $40 million in escrow, with the rest coming quarterly—a massive commitment to secure Brownsville’s long-term water future. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/993475045ff4900c

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