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Lottery players are taking over-the-top measures in the hopes of winning an off-the-chart Powerball jackpot.
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Lottery players are taking over-the-top measures in the hopes of winning an off-the-chart Powerball jackpot.
Powerball is breaking every record as the jackpot climbs higher, and North Texans are starting to get together with coworkers, family, or friends to try and pool their luck.
The Powerball jackpot has risen to a new high. According to the Texas Lottery, the jackpot is now up to 1.4 billion.
Disappointed you didn't win the Powerball jackpot this weekend? Don't be.
Powerball announced the six winning numbers for a record jackpot of nearly $950 million on Saturday.
As the drawing for the record $900 million Powerball neared, sales in Texas skyrocketed.
Enthusiastic ticket-buyers have pushed the record Powerball jackpot to $900 million for Saturday night's drawing.
The $800 million Powerball jackpot has many people excited and feeling lucky, but according to Dallas CPA and so called "Money Therapist," Those hopes may be more far-fetched than some think.
According to the Texas Lottery, the Powerball jackpot has jumped up to an estimated $800 million.
The record-breaking $700 million Powerball jackpot is the stuff of dreams, but it all boils down to math. Saturday night's drawing is a numbers game that gives players good reason to brush up on their algebra.
The Collin County store owners became new millionaires last February after the store was notified that a winning Powerball ticket was sold to a customer.
A lottery official says the estimated prize for this weekend's Powerball drawing is the largest jackpot of any lottery game in U.S. history.
A lottery official said that the estimated prize for this weekend's Powerball drawing is the largest jackpot of any lottery game in U.S. history. Saturday's drawing will be worth about $675 million.
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $500 million as more people across the country buy a chance at the biggest prize in nearly a year.
Players will have a chance Wednesday night at an estimated $450 million Powerball jackpot, making it the biggest lottery prize in nearly a year.
Officials with the Texas Lottery say "you" are to thank for breaking a record. During the fiscal year 2015, the Texas Lottery recorded $4.529 billion in gross sales.
When Chandra Siwakoti got to work early Thursday morning at the Apple Tree Food Mart in Princeton, he didn't know why so many cameras were aimed at him.
There's a Powerball winner in North Texas. One of three winning Powerball tickets was sold at a convenience store in the Collin County city of Princeton, lottery officials announced early Thursday.
What would you do with half a Billion dollars? As of right now, the jackpot for tonight Powerball lottery drawing is estimated to be worth $500 Million.
It's been a while, but there's a giant Powerball jackpot that's expected to have a prize of $317 million by Wednesday night's drawing. This is a return to form for the game.
A Dallas, Texas woman has claimed a $202.6 million Powerball jackpot prize after buying the winning ticket at a St. Louis newsstand.
The scores of losing players in last week's $425 million Powerball jackpot did more than take an extremely long shot at getting rich.
A man in San Jose wins the Power Ball, and there's audio from the owner of the store who sold the winning ticket. It turns out he was on hand for other important events in American history.
Each member of the crew explains their methodical plans should they ever win the power ball money.
Did you buy your Powerball ticket in North Texas for Wednesday's drawing? Spoiler alert: you didn't win the jackpot.
The department hired a production company to make a recruitment video worthy of playing on the big screen.
Normal Texas summer heat returns next week.
On Sunday, a fire truck veered off an elevated roadway, crashing onto the DART tracks below and causing significant damage.
At least six vehicles are involved, the Fort Worth Police Department said.
CBS News Texas sat down with Cindy Clemishire and the writer who helped her share her story.
Jerry Jones countersued a woman for breach of contract after she publicly claimed he was her father.
The department hired a production company to make a recruitment video worthy of playing on the big screen.
The four plaintiffs are merely the latest victims "in a long line of individuals who have suffered at Brown's hands," the lawsuit claims.
CBS News Texas sat down with Cindy Clemishire and the writer who helped her share her story.
Normal Texas summer heat returns next week.
Months after the I-Team revealed a massive illegal dump in a quiet Fort Worth neighborhood, the cleanup has begun.
After exposing a company allegedly connected to fraudulent billings, people flooded CBS News Texas with calls and emails.
A North Texas man managed to track down his wife's stolen car, leading police to an apparent chop shop.
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The judge cited the company's cruel treatment of the animals for, "unreasonably depriving the animals of necessary care or shelter."
President Biden made the shocking announcement Sunday that he would end his reelection campaign and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris soon afterward.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle stepped down from her role after facing calls to resign after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Charli XCX, George Clooney and Spike Lee are among the celebrities who say they are supporting Kamala Harris' campaign to become the first woman president of the United States.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers called the $454 million judgment "draconian" and complained that the "case violates centuries of New York case law."
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
"Remember, viruses don't really care what time of year it is, or who you are."
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Consumer confidence in the deal remains as unguaranteed as a nod from the feds.
Dallas-based American Rounds says more than 200 stores in Texas are requesting a machine.
Massive flames and heavy smoke could be seen coming from Baby Doll's for hours as firefighters worked to put the fire out.
Jerry Jones countersued a woman for breach of contract after she publicly claimed he was her father.
Texas rookie Wyatt Langford hit a game-ending RBI single in the 10th inning, after scoring the tying run in the ninth, as the Rangers rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 4-3.
Fresh off competing in a national competition, the 18-year-old from Coppell is now preparing to compete at the international World Skate Games in Italy later this year.
Jerry Jones countersued a woman for breach of contract after she publicly claimed he was her father.
Adrian Beltré was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Charli XCX, George Clooney and Spike Lee are among the celebrities who say they are supporting Kamala Harris' campaign to become the first woman president of the United States.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
"Oftentimes, it takes something like messing up the national anthem on live TV in order for a person to get some help."
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
The start of the school year is getting closer and already many families have started back-to-school shopping. But parents should be prepared to spend a lot this year.
North Texas is experiencing unseasonably mild weather, with a slight chance of rain in the forecast.
As part of the new settlement, the terms of the original 1998 settlement will remain in place and Jones won't be required to submit to a paternity test.
After exposing a company allegedly connected to fraudulent billings, people flooded CBS News Texas with calls and emails.
Rain chances are around 10% to 20% most days this week and slightly higher for Friday.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.