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Houston, look up! Are those mysterious drones in the air?

drone captured in Bolivar Peninsula, Tx December 11, 2024. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

It seems we might have some unexpected visitors this week!

Reports emerged yesterday about drone activity in New Jersey, causing quite a stir as residents speculated about their sudden appearance. Meanwhile, here in Texas, we’ve received footage of drone sightings along Highway 290 and Bolivar Peninsula last night.

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Stephen Burrill, a viewer, sent us video footage capturing drones coming from the Gulf of Mexico and heading northwest towards Houston.

“It looked way larger than it appeared,” Burrill remarked when asked about witnessing the drones from his porch.

Unlike other reports, his video stands out due to the presence of multiple drones.

“I could see them again, and there were several of them. I probably counted 8 to 10 in about 20 to 30 minutes,” he noted.

In the video, you’ll see four drones: three seem to be ascending from the ground, while one is already high in the sky.


When speaking with Stephen, he mentioned that the drones appeared to be thousands of feet in the air, yet they felt much closer. As he pulled out his camera, he also noticed an unusual silence surrounding the area.

When asked if he thought these drones resembled those seen in New Jersey or if they might be part of military testing, he responded, “Yeah, it was definitely a drone. I would assume that it’s probably some contractors from the military or the military doing some kind of testing. But it’s odd they would do that without letting the public know that they may see lights.”

The number of sightings is increasing daily, with many more people spotting drones. Earlier today, the Associated Press released an article detailing information shared by Homeland Security regarding this mysterious drone activity.

It was stated, “Drones don’t appear to threaten public safety,” according to Gov. Phil Murphy and law enforcement officials.

While much work remains to determine who is responsible for these drones, what their purpose is, and why they keep appearing, ongoing observation and research may eventually offer clarity. Until then, we can only speculate whether these are simply tests or perhaps visitors from another universe.


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My name is Kendall Mayes, and I was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communications from Prairie View A&M University. Currently, I work as a content gatherer for KPRC2, where I love sharing individuals' stories.

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