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Elon Musk's company wants to build tunnels to alleviate Houston's floodwater problems

By Lauren McGaughy
Published September 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM EDT

One idea to prevent another hurricane catastrophe in Houston is massive underground tunnels to redirect storm water. New reporting reveals Elon Musk's Boring Company has been involved in the planning.

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