Two winners of the nearly $1.8 billion Powerball prize were picked on Saturday, with one of the tickets sold in Fredericksburg.

“It’s amazing, never thought it could happen, but here we are!” said Melanie Carter, the manager of Big’s convenience store.

Big’s convenience store, located off Highway 290 and Jenschke Lane, was where a winning ticket was sold. It marks one of the largest lottery prizes sold in Texas history.

The identity of the Fredericksburg winner remains unknown, but the announcement has residents wondering if the ticket holder might be a nearby resident.

“I come here every day,” said Jessica Valdez. “Maybe it’s one of my co-workers.”

Valdez said that she wouldn’t tell anyone if she had won the prize.

“I wouldn’t tell anybody. I would hide my identity,” said Valdez. “T

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