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Powerball Jackpot For April 19, 2017: $80 Million
The grand prize for Wednesday night's drawing is increased after a weekend of no winners.

James Brock has worked in newsrooms and for publications around the world, including in New York, Paris, Dubai, and Houston. He attended high school in Germany, and graduated from the University of Alabama.
The grand prize for Wednesday night's drawing is increased after a weekend of no winners.

The former president, 92, was admitted on Friday and diagnosed with a mild case of pneumonia.
Damian's Cucina Italiana to host cook-off; proceeds will benefit Texas Italian-American Sports Foundation.
It's an institution in the running world, and Bayou City athletes made their mark again this year.
Janelle Peterkin allegedly recorded herself slapping and burning her 1-year-old son and putting a plastic bag over his head.
Clothing chain looks to add four Dress For Less stores in 2017 and five in 2018, plus dd's Discount eyes four new locations.
Businesses and agencies hope to put 5,000 local youths in summer jobs paying $8 an hour.
Event at Levy Park coincides with Earth Day and features live performances, food and film screenings.
Sarah Shea will learn about the country's ecology and participate in sea turtle preservation project.
Summer's just around the corner, but it's still busy at the school; let Patch keep you up to date.
The holiday is just around the corner, so here's where Yelpers say you need to go for great margaritas and food.
William Joseph Greer was charged with homicide in 2006 and accused of killing Tammy Marie Esquivel.
An Vinh Nguyen was last seen on March 31 leaving a friend's house in Houston.
Dogs wore signs, Chicken Don made an appearance, and Ted Cruz took some heat.
The top prize was worth a whopping $70 million, and we've got the details.
Michael Kubosh had assisted police in McDaniel/Jacob murder-for-hire case.
The drawing takes place on Saturday night, so get your tickets soon for a chance to win.
David Brady, formerly with the Houston Zoo, is also the Texans' stadium announcer.
Doris Metropolitan, which operates eateries in Israel and Costa Rica, plans to open in late '17. Group was sued by employees in 2016.
Carlos Rodriguez, 25, lost his life at Monumental Plaza Garibaldi; family is traveling from Mexico to arrange funeral.