MIDLAND, Texas – The Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin (LCPB) is now accepting applications for its annual literacy subgrants, available through October 31, 2025. These grants, typically up to $5,000 per organization, are designed to help strengthen and expand literacy services across the region. Each year, LCPB awards subgrants to small, often volunteer-run literacy…

MIDLAND, TX – The Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin (LCPB) hosted a successful POWER Bag Packing Party on Saturday, August 23, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the West Texas Food Bank. The community came together to pack 1,600 POWER Bags-the most ever assembled at a single event. Each bag was filled with age-appropriate…

MIDLAND, TX – July 16, 2025 – The Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin (LCPB) is proud to announce that Danna Lizalde, LCPB’s Program and Outreach Coordinator, will serve as the guest reader at this month’s Third Thursday Reading Program hosted by the Bush Family Home State Historic Site. The event will take place Thursday,…

Midland, TX – The Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin, in partnership with ExxonMobil, is excited to announce a series of magical events that will bring the wonder of reading to life through the art of illusion. Families in West Texas and New Mexico are invited to enjoy a spellbinding magic show that sparks imagination…

MIDLAND, TX – April 11, 2025 – The Literacy Summit 2025, a complimentary full-day event focused on empowering educators, employers, and community advocates in the fight for literacy and workforce development, will take place on April 29, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM at the Midland County Horseshoe. This year’s summit will feature keynote…

Midland, TX – April 1, 2025 – The Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin (LCPB) is proud to host the 2025 Literacy Summit on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM at the Midland County Horseshoe – Pavilion Hall A. This engaging event is designed to equip educators, volunteers, and community advocates…

Midland, TX – The Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin, in partnership with the Arts Council and local author Rosie Talley, is bringing the joy of reading to young students through a special Storytime and Book Delivery initiative with their Books for Bright Futures Program. Throughout February, students at five local elementary schools will receive…

Midland, TX – The Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin is thrilled to announce Letticia Martinez as its new Executive Director. Letticia brings extensive experience in business development, community engagement, and leadership to this role and a deep commitment to serving the Permian Basin community. Please join us in welcoming Letticia Martinez to the Literacy…

Big Spring, Texas – Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a renowned literacy program that provides millions of free books to children worldwide, is officially launched in Howard County. This expansion aims to support local families by providing free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five. As part of the launch, program representatives visited Howard…

Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin Celebrates National Literacy Month with Community Events and Subgrant Opportunities PERMIAN BASIN – Find the Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin (LCPB) throughout West Texas this September as they celebrate National Literacy Month with events and funding opportunities to support literacy programs. Events On September 7, LCPB is partnering…