The issues tops Gov. Abbott's priority list, but it sits last for many Texas House members.
DALLAS — There was some confusion after balloons were spotted over North Texas Monday. But those weren't spy balloons up in the air, they were gas balloons launched for a race that started in Albuquerque, New Mexico. media relations team said 12 of the 17 gas balloons participating in this year's race, the 66th annual, are flying over North Texas and parts of Southern Oklahoma on Monday. They launched Saturday from Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque.
“The balloons that you’ll see flying across the United States as part of the Gordon Bennett race are FAA-registered aircraft and steered by some of the most talented pilots from around the world,” said Sam Parks, Executive Director, Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, in a statement. “We’re thrilled to host this event and see just how far these pilots can travel.”
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