African Americans in California. Juan RodrÃ­guez Cabrillo's ship entered San Diego Bay, which marked the discovery of Alta California. The Inspector General of New Spain, JosÃ© de Galvez, began to develop plans for the further expansion, exploitation, and colonization of Alta California.
Waco siege, a 51-day standoff between Branch Davidians and federal agents that ended on April 19, 1993, when the religious groupâs compound near Waco, Texas, was destroyed in a fire. Nearly 80 people were killed.
CENTRAL TEXAS-High creeks, street flooding and property damage were visible in the Greater Waco area and other parts of Central Texas after flash flooding Monday afternoon. Waco man is recovering from non-life threatening injuries after he was stabbed following an altercation in the 1200 block of Carter Drive on Tuesday. A Waco man is recovering from non-life threatening injuries after he was stabbed following an altercation in the 1200 block of Carter Drive on Tuesday.