Waco Tribune-Herald‎

1 day ago | wacotrib.com | Art Stricklin

THE WOODLANDS — Golfers often talk about a home-course advantage on the rare chance they actually get to play an event in their hometowns or their home courses. Former Baylor star Gurleen Kaur can do them one better this week at The Chevron Championship. She has the home-bed advantage this week, staying in her own bed in her parents’ house, where she grew up, and playing the familiar Carlton Woods course she played dozens of times while growing up in the area.

1 day ago | wacotrib.com | Mike Copeland

Bellmead City Council incumbent Bryan Winget likes what he sees on the city's horizon. He wants to keep his Precinct 5 seat in the May 3 election to get a closer look. "I'm going for my third term," said Winget, 37, who owns a sign company. "There are several projects I would like to see progress, and I want to continue serving on a strong city council that works well together."Filing to compete against Winget is Charles Murnahan, 58, who did not respond to phone calls and an email seeking comment.

2 days ago | wacotrib.com | Mike Copeland

Jake Roye has hit the trifecta. A local Chick-fil-A owner and operator, Roye just opened his third restaurant in Waco, this one on Creekview Drive in the complex including Cinemark, Topgolf and Main Event. Roye grew up in Longview, starting on the lowest rung of the Chick-fil-A pecking order. He worked his way through the ranks, received a Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures scholarship, and upon graduating from college became an owner and operator in Waco.

2 days ago | wacotrib.com | Mike Copeland

Local businessman Rick Tullis, who founded Capstone Mechanical and has championed community job-training initiatives since retiring, announced Monday he will run to succeed Scott Felton as McLennan County judge. Felton announced Thursday he would not seek reelection if a qualified candidate files for the job. Felton joined about 50 people attending the noon ceremony outside the McLennan County Courthouse, but said during an interview he was not there to endorse anyone.

3 days ago | wacotrib.com | Dee-Ann Durbin

Chipotle Mexican Grill is coming to Mexico. The California-based chain said Monday it’s planning to open a restaurant in Mexico early next year, its first location south of the border in its 30-year history. Chipotle is partnering with Alsea in Mexico City, a company that operates Domino’s, Starbucks, Burger King, Chili’s and other brands in South America and Europe. Alsea plans to explore additional expansion in Mexico and other locations in the region.