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Wife of fallen mail carrier moved by U.S. Congress member's letter calling for heat safety changes
The widow of a fallen mail carrier who died while working in triple-digit temperatures is moved by Congress’ letter to the USPS Postmaster General.
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Lawmakers plead for safety of postal carriers
77 members of Congress sent a letter to the United States postmaster general pleading for the safety of postal carriers. Now the widow of a mailman who died in extreme North Texas heat is applauding their efforts. NBC 5’s Vince Sims shares her story.
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2 men plead guilty in robberies of 8 North Texas US Postal Service workers
The men responsible for eight mail carrier robberies have entered guilty pleas, according to DOJ officials.
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Three men headed to federal prison after pleading guilty to robbing North Texas mail carrier
Three North Texas men are headed to federal prison after pleading guilty to stealing a postal worker’s master key, according to the DOJ.
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Search for robbers who held up mail carrier continues
Federal law enforcement– searching for two armed robbers – who held up a mail carrier. It’s the latest in a string of robberies, many at gunpoint, across DFW since last year.
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Reward offered, USPS carrier robbed at gunpoint delivering mail at Addison apartments
A reward of up to $150,000 is being offered for information leading to the two individuals who robbed a USPS mail carrier at gunpoint in Addison.
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Grand Prairie USPS letter carrier goes the extra mile to deliver lost WWII letters
A Grand Prairie man drove to Jacksonville, Arkansas on his day off, using his own money for gas and hotel, to deliver the letters in person.
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Mail carrier delivers lost World War II letter
A letter carrier from Grand Prairie recently delivered a handwritten letter to its intended recipient, going the extra mile to show kindness and dedication. NBC 5’s Noelle Walker reported this heartwarming moment.
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U.S. Postal Service offers reward after mail carrier robbery
The U.S. Postal Service hopes a hefty reward will help solve the robbery of a mail carrier. NBC 5’s Maria Guerrero reports the USPS is also responding to mail carrier’s concerns about their safety on the job.
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$150,000 reward offered in latest robbery of U.S. letter carrier in DFW
The robbery happened at approximately 4:45 p.m. on March 15 at the Slate apartments along Wellesley Avenue off Hulen Street.
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Reward offered for mail carrier robbery in Arlington
Arlington police are asking for help in catching a suspect accused of attacking a U.S. Postal Service worker. This latest attack is part of a growing trend of assaults on letter carriers nationwide. Postal employees are speaking out on what needs to change. NBC 5’s David Goins has more.
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USPS offers up to $150K reward for information in Arlington robbery
The United States Postal Inspection Service is offering a cash reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest of two men after the robbery of a letter carrier in North Texas.
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$150k rewards offered in 3 separate armed robberies of U.S. mail carriers
Federal authorities investigating a string of armed robberies in Dallas are offering rewards of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspects in each case. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service has reported three separate incidents across the city in recent months. “We won’t rest until we find those individuals responsible,” said U.S. Postal...
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Reward offered for information leading to arrests in North Texas USPS robberies
There’s a growing concern after three mail carriers were held up at gunpoint in Dallas over the past few months. Federal authorities hope a hefty reward of up to $150,000 will get witnesses to come forward. NBC 5’s Maria Guerrero has the story.
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Going electric: USPS fleet features pod-like vans to improve ‘delivery networks'
The USPS purchased six of Canoo’s pod-shaped LDV 190s to improve “processing, transportation and delivery”.
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USPS asking for information about robbery in Dallas
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect.
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Investment in efficiencies drives USPS price increases
The U.S. Postal Service raised the cost of First-Class forever postage stamps for letters from 66 to 68 cents. Even with the 2 cents increase, it is still a bargain to mail a letter to anywhere in the county. This is the sixth increase in the past three years. The organization says it needs to raise rates to invest in…
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Inflation hits the mailbox: USPS prices are rising — again
The USPS is increasing the price of Forever stamps and some shipping options. It’s the fifth price hike in just three years.
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USPS faces $15,625 fine after heat-related death of Dallas mail carrier Eugene Gates Jr.
OSHA proposed a $15,625 fine Wednesday on the U.S. Postal Service after the death of Dallas mail carrier Eugene Gates Jr., who collapsed in June on a day when the heat index reached 113 degrees.
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Those iconic blue mail collection boxes are getting a high-tech makeover
The U.S. Postal Service is installing high-security versions in some locations around the country in a crackdown on theft this holiday season and beyond.