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Dolly Parton’s literacy legacy continues in thousands of Permian Basin homes
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Gabriella Meza , as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· September 4, 2026
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Key points This surge in enrollment occurred in the week following Dolly Parton's death. Dolly Parton's literacy legacy is being carried on through her Imagination Library program.
Dolly Parton's literacy legacy is being carried on through her Imagination Library program. The program has seen significant interest recently, with hundreds of families signing their children up. This surge in enrollment occurred in the week following Dolly Parton's death.
The new enrollments are from Ector County families, who are taking advantage of the program's offerings. Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is a literacy program that aims to promote reading and learning among children.
Further details about the program and its impact are available from the source, providing more information about Dolly Parton's ongoing legacy in the community.
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Category: library Published: September 4, 2026 Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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