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Henderson Today
By the People, for the People
Million Dollar Scratch-Off Sold at Henderson Valero
Local man wins big on Texas Lotto ticket at Green Top Valero station.
Apr. 9, 2026 at 6:26pm
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A million-dollar lottery ticket sold at a local Henderson gas station has sparked excitement and community pride.Henderson TodayA Henderson, Texas resident won a $1 million prize on a Texas Lotto Million Dollar Loteria scratch-off ticket purchased at the Green Top Valero station on Kilgore Drive. The winner was initially skeptical that the ticket was a real winner, but after verifying the prize, he claimed the life-changing jackpot.
Why it matters
Lottery wins, especially large jackpots, are always exciting local news that can inspire hope and community pride. This story highlights the potential for ordinary people to experience life-changing fortune through a small investment in a lottery ticket.
The details
The winner, whose identity has not been publicly released, purchased the $20 Texas Lotto scratch-off ticket during a routine Thursday morning stop at the Green Top Valero station. After scratching the ticket, he was initially unsure if it was a real million dollar winner, saying "I thought it was a prank." However, after verifying the prize, he claimed the jackpot prize.
- The winning ticket was purchased on a Thursday morning in April 2026.
The players
Green Top Valero station
A local gas station and convenience store in Henderson, Texas where the winning lottery ticket was sold.
Texas Lotto
The state lottery game in which the million dollar scratch-off ticket was purchased.
What they’re saying
“I thought it was a prank.”
— Unnamed winner
The takeaway
This story serves as an inspiring reminder that even ordinary people can experience life-changing fortune through a small investment in a lottery ticket. The million dollar win at a local Henderson gas station is sure to generate excitement and community pride.
