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‘Offensive and repulsive’: Pastor protests lowering flags in honor of Dolly Parton
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Kaitlin Zamora , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points President Donald Trump ordered the flags to be lowered after her death on August 25. From Borger, Texas: A pastor is protesting the decision to lower American flags in honor of Dolly Parton.
From Borger, Texas: A pastor is protesting the decision to lower American flags in honor of Dolly Parton. President Donald Trump ordered the flags to be lowered after her death on August 25. The pastor, David Grisham, posted a video showing him moving a flag back up the pole at a post office. He believes it is not appropriate to lower flags for someone who has not served in the United States government.
Further details about the pastor's protest are available. The pastor's actions were in response to the presidential order to lower flags to honor Dolly Parton.
The pastor's video and statement can be found through the source for more information on his protest.
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Category: News Published: August 31, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? From Borger, Texas: A pastor is protesting the decision to lower American flags in honor of Dolly Parton. President Donald Trump ordered the flags to be lowered after her death on August 25. The…
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