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- ↑ Guy, Duane F. (1986) Texas 47 - Deaf Smith: A history of Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative, Inc. : 1936 to 1986, the first 50 years.
- ↑ About Members. Archived 2010-01-17 at the Wayback Machine Golden Spread Electric Cooperative.
- ↑ Barr, Alwyn (1990), Texans in Revolt: the Battle for San Antonio, 1835, Austin, TX: University of Texas Press, ISBN 0-292-77042-1
- ↑ Spotlight on CRC Member: Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative. [ permanent dead link ]Cooperative Response Center.
- ↑ Hendrick, Bryan. ‘09 graduates receive scholarships. Archived 2011-07-11 at the Wayback Machine Hereford Brand. 22 May 2009.
