Dallas Area Rapid Transit named Gene Gamez as the transit agency’s acting president and CEO, according to an April 4 news release. Former President and CEO Nadine Lee announced in late March that she would not seek an extension on her contract, and the agency’s board terminated her contract earlier this week.

The details: Lee’s contract was set to end Sept. 30. According to the news release, DART officials began discussions with Lee to transition her out of her position earlier than September, but could not reach a consensus. Therefore, the agency decided to terminate Lee’s contract April 4.

The board of directors appointed Gene Gamez as acting president and CEO. Gamez currently serves as the agency’s general counsel and has worked at DART for over 26 years.

Quote of note: “We are confident that this decision allows DART the ability to move forward with clarity, renewed focus, and a strong sense of accountability as we continue to serve our region and plan for its future,” the release states.

Sal’s is now open in Richardson, owner Sal Afridi confirmed.

The details: The restaurant is a second location of Sal’s Nashville Hot Chicken in Plano. Afridi said Sal’s is a “homegrown DFW concept,” with menu highlights including loaded fries, patty melts and bone-in fried chicken.

• 746 S. Central Expressway, Ste. 120, Richardson

Bojangles, a fast food restaurant headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, is set to open a corporate-owned location April 21 in Plano, a company representative said.

What they serve: The eatery’s menu features chicken tenders, fried and grilled chicken sandwiches, Bo’s chicken biscuit, egg and cheese biscuit, southern gravy biscuit and more.

• 9617 Coit Road, Plano

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