USPS Holiday Change Could Delay Mail in Louisiana and Texas
(KNGT-FM) - Think your mail will be arriving on time next week? Might want to think again.
The United States Postal Service just announced a change for next week's delivery schedule in Louisiana & Texas that could affect your shopping orders, and you could be waiting longer than expected.
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Mail Delivery Changes For Columbus Day in Louisiana & Texas
If you live in Louisiana or Texas, you might want to plan before dropping off that package. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is making a major change for Columbus Day, and it’s going to impact how mail moves across both states.
On Monday, October 13, most post offices in Louisiana and Texas will be CLOSED, and regular mail delivery will pause for the day. That means no letters, bills, or standard packages until Tuesday, October 14. The only thing that will still be delivered is Priority Mail Express. If you’ve got something urgent, that’s your best bet.
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