Dallas Area Rapid Transit is working to modernize its technology and services as well as improve access to bus stops and stations in Richardson. DART officials presented an update on projects in the city as well as upcoming initiatives to City Council on June 15.

What's happening: Trey Walker, DART’s interim executive vice president and chief development officer, said DART is pursuing modernization initiatives across its system, including:

• Modern bus shelters with real-time information, enhanced lighting and roofs
• New ticket and tap card vending machines
• Updated passenger information displays

Tuscany Italian Bistro has closed in Richardson.

The specifics: The restaurant served a variety of pizzas, pasta dishes, salads, soups and other Italian fare.

The Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Board of Directors approved 15 new concessions offerings across four terminals at the June 4 meeting.

Eleven of the 15 approved will be in still-under-construction Terminal F, which is slated to open in 2027, according to previous reporting. The mix of offerings will include popcorn, desserts, acai, fried chicken and pretzels, according to a news release and board documents.

The details: Popeyes, Wetzel’s Pretzels, Whataburger and Panda Express are among some of the restaurants approved by the board. The contracts awarded are for either 10 years or 12 years.

The list of new places includes:

Mama Moore’s Gourmet Popcorn, Terminal A, Gate A20 and Terminal B, Gate B27

• Founded by Debra Moore, a U.S. Army veteran, the company is based in Grand Prairie.

Audrey’s Popcorn. Terminal E, Gate E34

• A Grapevine popcorn brand, founded by Audrey Harrison when she was 5 years old, has been selling products at DFW Airport, Dallas Love Field and George Bush International Airport.

Several construction projects are slated to start around Dallas-Fort Worth. The projects include renovations and new construction.

Check out five major construction permits filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation around the Metroplex.

1. Celestica main office and warehouse: Technology logistics and manufacturing company Celestica will finish out a 345,000-square-foot space in Richardson for its main office and warehouse, TDLR documents state. Celestica provides services for artificial intelligence computing and data storage, according to the company website. 

• Location: 2801 Telecom Parkway, Richardson
• Estimated timeline: July 31, 2026-Dec. 31, 2026
• Estimated cost: $17 million

• Location: 208 Coit Road, Plano
• Estimated timeline: Jan. 4, 2027-July 30, 2027
• Estimated cost: $5 million