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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders flags lowered to half-staff in remembrance of Dolly Parton
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· August 27, 2026
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Key points Dolly Parton was 80 years old when she died in Nashville. Flags have been ordered to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Dolly Parton.
Flags have been ordered to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Dolly Parton. The order, which applies across the state, will be in effect for seven days. This move comes after the legendary country music singer's death.
Dolly Parton was 80 years old when she died in Nashville. The order was given by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who directed flags to be lowered one day after Parton's passing. Further details about Dolly Parton's death and the flag lowering order are available, including a statement from President Donald Trump who also ordered US flags to be lowered to half-staff.
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Category: News Published: August 27, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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