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Thursday, May 16, 2013  With no winner on Wednesday night, the jackpot for the nation's largest lottery has grown to nearly half a billion dollars.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Lotto fever is sweeping the Rio Grande Valley as the jackpots for two games continue to grow making the next winner a multi-millionaire.

Friday, May 10, 2013  A Starr County man has used a trust to claim a $4 million dollar lotto ticket that was sold at a convenience store in Rio Grande City.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  The jackpots for two lottery games are raising eyebrows and drawing people to stores across the Rio Grande Valley.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The Texas Lottery Commission won't be abolished after all.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The Texas House has delivered a surprising defeat to a bill reauthorizing the Texas Lottery Commission -- casting doubt on the entire lottery statewide.

Monday, March 25, 2013  The sole winning ticket sold for Saturday's $338.3 million Powerball drawing was purchased at a liquor store in northern New Jersey.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Texas Lottery Commission officials are confirming that a $4 million dollar lottery ticket was sold at a convenience store in Rio Grande City.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Rio Grande Valley stores are bracing for a flurry of last-minute lottery ticket buyers.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  Authorities believe men who stole cash, cigarettes and lottery tickets from a Brownsville store are responsible for three more robberies.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Two men are behind bars after a gunpoint robbery where they allegedly stole money, cigarette and scratch-off lottery tickets.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  Texas Lottery Commission officials have confirmed that four $1 million dollar Powerball winners were sold in the Lone Star State.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  It's the largest jackpot in Powerball lottery history.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Yuri Rivera is stocking up on the necessities at a San Benito store where the government helps pay for food.

Friday, March 30, 2012  At $640 million, it’s the largest lottery jackpot ever.