## References
- **City of Red Oak, Texas** — official municipal website - **Red Oak Independent School District** — official district website - **Ellis County, Texas** — county government resources - **U.S. Census Bureau** — population, housing, and educational attainment data - **Texas Education Agency (TEA)** — district accountability and school performance data - **National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)** — school and district data - **Public Utility Commission of Texas** — utility and electric market information - **National Weather Service** — weather hazards and forecasts for North Texas - **Texas Department of Transportation** — regional roadway information - **North Central Texas Council of Governments** — planning and transportation context - **Texas Parks and Wildlife Department** — regional parks and outdoor information - **Encyclopaedia / summary reference:** Wikipedia entry for Red Oak, Texas - **Local and regional news outlets** such as NBC DFW and The Dallas Morning News for development and public safety reporting