Dec. 1, 2025
December 8 media event: USPS highlights sorting machines in action and showcases holiday operations in Houston.
Only opportunity to view behind-the-scenes holiday operations
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What:
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USPS Delivering for the Holidays Press Event
See the North and South Houston package sorting machines in action and get an inside look at how USPS is delivering holiday mail and packages this holiday season. -
Who:
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Kanickewa “Nikki” Johnson, Strategic Communications Specialist, USPS
Kyler Simmons, North Houston RPDC Sr, Executive Plant Manager, USPS
James Gibson, South Houston LPC, Exec Plant Manager, USPS -
When:
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December 8, 2025 starting at 8:30 a.m. at the South Houston LPC and 11:30 a.m. at the North Houston facility
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Where:
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South Houston LPC, 611 Highway 90 A, Missouri City, TX 77489-9904 (8:30 a.m.)
North Houston, TX Processing & Distribution Center, 4600 Aldine Bender, Houston, TX 77315-9997 (11:30 a.m.)
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Please note:
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Media must RSVP with Kanickewa.p.johnson@usps.gov by Dec 5 to reserve a space. Please be prepared to show your media credentials as you enter.
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Other information
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The event will feature a brief overview of the HOPS and SIPS, two of 600+ machines installed nationwide under the Postal Service’s network transformation and modernization efforts. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask about key holiday information, from shipping how-to's to key mailing deadlines to ensure packages arrive on time for the holidays.
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The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to more than 170 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is celebrating its 250th year of service to customers amidst a network modernization plan aimed at restoring long-term financial sustainability, improving service, and maintaining the organization as one of America’s most valued and trusted brands.
The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
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Media contacts
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Kanickewa “Nikki” Johnson
kanickewa.p.johnson@usps.gov