Excitement filled the air in Sacramento on a cool and breezy Tuesday morning as some 500 tribal leaders and citizens, elected leaders, other dignitaries, and students gathered for the unveiling of the first-ever Capitol Park monument, near California's state capitol, that acknowledges California American Indian tribes. The historic tribute specifically recognizes the Sacramento region tribes of Wilton Rancheria, Ione Band of Miwok Indians, Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians, Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians, Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians, and Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians.
Wayne Pope of San Angelo passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 13th, 2022. W
Wayne was born in Menard, Texas on February 22nd, 1945, to Findel and Vida Pope. He graduated from Menard High School in 1963. It was there that he met his high school sweetheart, Rhonda Smith. Wayne was an incredible athlete and excelled at all sports including basketball, track, and football. Wayne received a full football scholarship to Texas Tech University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting.
Colorful McCaw, a locally owned and operated hair salon for people of all ages, will celebrate its new location with an event Saturday, Jan. 15. The grand opening will .