Three candidates filed to run for the District 3 seat on the Richardson ISD board of trustees in the upcoming May 2 election.

The details: Trustee Debbie Rentería is not seeking reelection for the seat. Euan Blackman, Nazlee Burney and Luis Fernando Rojas will run in the May election.

Akaya Sushi, Izakaya & Ramen has closed and transitioned to the new restaurant Sushi On under new ownership, according to a sign posted on the building.

The details: Sushi On opened in January and offers a variety of rice bowls, udon, sashimi, sushi and ramen.

• 1310 W Campbell Road, Ste. 114, Richardson

Dallas Area Rapid Transit bus stops are set for upgrades across the region after the transit agency’s board of directors approved up to $71.5 million for the project on March 24.

The details: The five-year contract covers upgrades to existing bus stops as well as the installation of additional shelters throughout DART’s service area, including stops in Richardson and Plano, according to a news release.

DART plans to upgrade more than 1,000 existing bus stop shelters with improved lighting, seating and protection from weather, as well as adding 350 new shelter locations. The new and upgraded shelters will include real-time arrival displays, modern passenger technology and 30% more protection from weather elements.

Election season is just around the corner with races at the local, county and district level. In other news, a $40 million community park is set to be completed this summer in Frisco while the city of Plano is planning to establish a nonprofit hub. 

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