Letter to the Editor

RE: Postmaster's Report – Readiness for the 2023 Holiday Season

As the Postmaster of Big Spring, Texas, I am excited to let our community know of several significant updates that will enhance service and ensure a seamless experience for our customers during the upcoming holiday season:

No Holiday Surcharges — There will be no additional surcharges for Postal Service customers for holiday packages or mail and there will be no additional fees for residential area delivery, for Saturday delivery or for minimum volumes. USPS will continue to be the most affordable way to mail and ship this holiday season.

Utilizing 348 New Package Sorting Machines — Since the beginning of 2021, USPS has installed 348 new package processing machines nationwide and expanded our daily package processing capacity to an industry-leading 70 million packages. This is part of a $40 billion investment in new technology and facilities under our Delivering for America plan.

Hiring 10,000 Season Employees — Stabilizing our workforce has been a top priority over the past two years. We have converted more than 150,000 pre-career workers into career positions since October 2020. Due to this progress, USPS anticipates the need to hire only an additional 10,000 seasonal employees.

I encourage you to visit the Big Spring Post Office for your mailing and shipping needs during the holiday season. Our team of five retail associates is ready to serve you with a range of services, from packaging materials to shipping options, to make mailing and shipping holiday greetings hassle-free.

We look forward to serving you and being a part of your holiday season!

Sincerely,

James Longfellow

James Longfellow Postmaster

Big Spring Post Office Big Spring, TX