Meteorite over South Texas confirmed by local sheriff
Katy Barber, mySanAntonio.comFeb. 15, 2023
Some South Texas residents took to social media on Wednesday, February 15, after feeling some sort of blast that turned out to be a meteorite. Law enforcement confirmed that a meteorite was sighted by at least two aircraft.
Hidalgo County Sheriff Eddie Guerra confirmed on social media the blast felt from the impact was due to a meteorite west of McAllen, but noted that the "the exact point of impact is unknown." He noted that there have not been reports of damage in the area.
“I do know that it was widespread. There are multiple cities receiving the same call,” Alton Police Chief Jonathan Flores told ValleyCentral. Alton is about 10 miles away from McAllen. Mission police told the outlet they have also received calls and have requested air support from the Texas Department of Public Safety.
This story is developing and will be updated as more details become available.
