Houston woman claims suspected meteorite smashed into house after blast rattles residents
Published on March 22, 2026.
A loud explosion was reported in the Houston area on Saturday afternoon, causing panic among residents who heard what they believed was a meteor. The Brenham Fire Department responded to reports of a possible explosion but no one was found. A woman claimed that a suspected meteorite crashed through her roof, leaving a large hole and a football-sized rock. The American Meteor Society documented what it is calling a "fireball event" after receiving over 100 reports.
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