A Killeen resident's life has been forever changed after winning a significant sum in the lottery.
The winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, hit the jackpot after purchasing a lottery ticket at a local convenience store.
According to the Texas Lottery Commission, the lucky winner matched all six numbers in the drawing, taking home a total of $5 million. The winning numbers were 2, 7, 18, 26, 31, and 43.
The Killeen resident, who regularly plays the lottery, was ecstatic upon discovering their win.
"I couldn't believe it at first," they said in a statement.
"I had to double-check the numbers multiple times to make sure it was real." The winner plans to use their winnings to pay off debt, invest in their future, and donate to charity.
The convenience store that sold the winning ticket will also receive a prize of $50,000. The Killeen community is buzzing with excitement following the big win, and many are now hoping to strike it lucky in future lottery draws.
