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It might be September, but the United States Postal Service is gearing up for Christmas!
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It might be September, but the United States Postal Service is gearing up for Christmas!
Since Juneteenth gained formal recognition in 2021 as a national U.S. holiday, all non-essential federal offices close in observance.
The U.S. Postal Service says it had around 38,000 reports of mail theft from collection boxes across the country last year.
The U.S. Postal Service says it had around 38,000 reports of mail theft from collection boxes across the country last year.
A big arrest Wednesday night is bringing some relief to hundreds of North Texans who are finding themselves victimized by stolen mail that leads to check fraud.
A big arrest Wednesday night is bringing some relief to hundreds of North Texans who are finding themselves victimized by stolen mail that leads to check fraud.
"When criminals see letters sticking out of a blue collection box, they know nothing is being done," said Frank Albergo, national president of the Postal Police Officers Association.
"When criminals see letters sticking out of a blue collection box, they know nothing is being done," said Frank Albergo, national president of the Postal Police Officers Association.
The sight of letters sticking out of the collection box outside the United States Postal Service branch on Stonebrook Parkway in Frisco made Sharon Stark more than a little uneasy.
The sight of letters sticking out of the collection box outside the United States Postal Service branch on Stonebrook Parkway in Frisco made Sharon Stark more than a little uneasy.
Businesses and individuals are experiencing more check washing, costing them thousands.
Check fraud is already becoming a rampant problem and some believe overstuffed mail collection boxes in Plano aren't helping to slow it down.
Check fraud is already becoming a rampant problem and some believe overstuffed mail collection boxes in Plano aren't helping to slow it down.
The stamp is intended to honor Ginsburg's legacy as a longtime jurist and "icon of American culture," the USPS said.
Americans are paying more to mail letters and packages even as delivery standards slide, one expert says.
Mail delivery for many Americans will slow starting on Friday, part of the Postmaster General's blueprint for overhauling the U.S. Postal Service.
"Tomorrow is Christmas Eve and I'm getting probably over 45 messages from people saying 'Where's my package?'" North Texas business owner Loren Oldham said.
In addition to the historic number of packages, the Postal Service said the delays are also caused by a temporary employee shortage because of the pandemic.
Court filings confirm ballots are getting to some American voters late now a federal judge is stepping in, ordering the United States Postal Service to take the "extraordinary measures" the agency announced earlier this week to address the slow down.
"If they follow through on that that will be a great thing because we have a lot of letter carriers who take pride in their job," said Kimetra Lewis, President of the National Association of Letter Carriers, Dallas Branch.
Las Vegas sculptor Robert Davidson, who created the replica Lady Liberty in the facade at the New-York-New York casino-resort on the Las Vegas Strip, sued the Postal Service five years ago.
A North Texas leader wants the NRA to take their annual meeting elsewhere. Watch firefighters face off against raging flames and a look at a giant toy fair right after your CBS 11 soggy weather forecast.
A United States Postal Service (USPS) worker, driving along Interstate-30 in Dallas, was shot and killed early Monday morning.
Booming online retail sales are good news for the U.S. Postal Service, but its carriers are incurring a cost: more dog bites. Dog attacks on postal workers rose last year to 6,755, up more than 200 from the previous year.
We gave you fair warning -- now it's down to the wire to get those gifts in the mail. Today is the first holiday shipping deadline for the United States Postal Service (USPS) and other delivery services.
Backlash against data centers has become a political buzzsaw in Texas in time for the November election.
City of Burleson officials said the chase ended at the Sam's Club on the I-35W service road.
Officials say, thankfully, the flames did not spread to the buildings, or it could have been much worse.
Many North Texas Native Americans celebrated Pete's debut Saturday with joy.
A Temporary Flight Restriction is in place.
Backlash against data centers has become a political buzzsaw in Texas in time for the November election.
City of Burleson officials said the chase ended at the Sam's Club on the I-35W service road.
Officials say, thankfully, the flames did not spread to the buildings, or it could have been much worse.
The decision comes after both prosecutors and Anthony's new defense team revealed more details in a tense two-day hearing.
Many North Texas Native Americans celebrated Pete's debut Saturday with joy.
"Maybe this is one of those times that we just need to be loud and make people hear us that they're not being treated fairly," she said.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
More than 40 years after helping catch an ice cream truck driver who exposed himself to her, an Oklahoma woman testified against him in a Texas trial, helping secure a life sentence.
In 1991, a Plano girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The same thing happened 8 years later in Dallas. Investigators found the same DNA on both victims.
President Trump said tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports will rise to 50% on Jan. 1, 2027, in a social media post.
GOP Sen. Ted Cruz outlined the road ahead for Republicans as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces off against state Rep. James Talarico in the closely watched contest.
Since then, more than 200 people have been killed in U.S. strikes in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea.
Federal debt has mounted amid tax cuts and trillions in pandemic spending, adding to the nation's interest payments.
Historically rare, immigration arrests of military spouses and parents have become more common under the second Trump administration.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Many North Texas Native Americans celebrated Pete's debut Saturday with joy.
The WNBA has been the subject of recent debates on whether transgender women should be allowed to participate in the league.
Paige Bueckers scored 18 of her 32 points in the first quarter, Jessica Shepard had 11 points and 11 rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the Seattle Storm 92-70 to tie the franchise's single-season wins record.
Ezequiel Durán and Elias Díaz hit solo homers, Cal Quantrill worked six scoreless innings and the Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 on Sunday.
Fairview police said several high-end personal items of Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb were missing from the home.
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
