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Pentagon releases documents on 2015 Texas UFO sighting at nuclear weapons facility
By Stephanie Koithan at San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
Last week, the Pentagon released a trove of documents relating to reports of UFO sightings around the country, including one of particular interest near a nuclear weapons facility in North Texas. The Lone Star State incident occurred in September 2015 at the Pantex nuclear facility in Amarillo, a...
Key takeaway The Lone Star State incident occurred in September 2015 at the Pantex nuclear facility in Amarillo, according to documents detailing it at the time.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The release of these documents may spark curiosity among San Antonians, given the city's own history of military presence and aerospace industry. While the 2015 UFO sighting occurred in North Texas, the fact that it happened at a nuclear facility raises questions about the security and safety protocols in place at similar facilities in the state. San Antonio is home to several major military bases, including those with nuclear-related operations, and the city's residents may wonder if similar incidents have occurred locally. The Pentagon's decision to release these documents could also lead to increased scrutiny of the military's handling of UFO sightings and their potential impact on national security. As the city's residents process this new information, they may also consider the potential implications for the local aerospace industry and the role that San Antonio plays in the nation's defense infrastructure.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
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What is this story about? Last week, the Pentagon released a trove of documents relating to reports of UFO sightings around the country, including one of particular interest near a nuclear weapons facility in North Texas. The Lone Star State incident occurred in September 2015 at the Pantex nuclear facility in Amarillo, a...
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