Meteorite Fragment Crashes into Houston Home Following Daytime Fireball Event

A suspected meteorite penetrated the roof of a residence in suburban Houston on March 21, 2026, after a bright meteor was observed streaking across the Texas sky. The event occurred around 4:40 PM Central Daylight Time, with NASA confirming the meteor became visible 49 miles above Stagecoach before traveling southeast at 35,000 miles per hour and disintegrating 29 miles above Bammel. The fragmentation released energy equivalent to 26 tons of TNT, generating a pressure wave that caused loud booms heard across the region. Homeowner Sherrie James discovered the rock, which planetary scientists believe to be a meteorite, in her upstairs bedroom. The incident drew significant public attention and media coverage, with James receiving offers to sell the fragment.