The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 88, No. 41, Ed. 1, Monday, February 21, 2000, newspaper, February 21, 2000; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth101644/m1/1/: accessed April 30, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, texashistory.unt.edu; .