SpaceX’s rapid expansion has brought jobs, tourism and global attention to one of America’s poorest regions, but residents near Elon Musk’s company town say rocket launches are damaging homes, fueling lawsuits and deepening local divisions

SpaceX's arrival in the region has been good for business, some Brownsville, Texas, residents say, while others rue its impact on the local community.

A class-action lawsuit alleges SpaceX's Starship launches caused foundation cracks, burst pipes, and warped floors in homes near Starbase. Housing costs doubled.