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Old Spanish Trail turns 100: How Acadiana is capitalizing on the 'Route 66 of the South'
The City of Broussard has been named an Official Old Spanish Trail City. With new interest in revitalizing our historic downtown this designation is a natural fit and is another way for us to honor our history and to educate our residents and visitors on the cultural significance of Broussard.
08/26/2019
Acadiana plate lunches offer 'world history on a plate'
We think Broussard offers some of the best plate lunches around. Where is your favorite?
08/26/2019
Broussard, Cap-Pel' renew friendship: 'We're the same blood'
We are very happy to have renewed our connection to our Sister City, Cap-Pelé, and were overwhelmed with their hospitality. We look forward to hosting our Acadian cousins in the future, and exchanging ideas and culture.
08/26/2019
City of Broussard names former St. Martin EDA head Beth Guidry as its first economic development director.
Read full article at The Advocate.
08/13/2019
CenterPoint Energy presented a check to the Broussard Fire Dept. as part of their Community Partnership Grant.
CenterPoint Energy presented a check to the Broussard Fire Dept. as part of their Community Partnership Grant. This money will be used to replace outdated multi-gas meters, which detect oxygen levels as well as harmful gases...
08/13/2019
Investing in Broussard's infrastructure is a vital part of ensuring a healthy economy for our future.
The $4.4M Capital Outlay coupled with the City’s $2.9M for the second phase will develop S. Bernard Rd. from Fairfield Ave. to Hwy. 90. Investing in Broussard’s infrastructure is a vital part of ensuring a healthy economy for our future...
08/13/2019
Martial Billeaud Elementary School in final stages for the new school year
The first day of school is right around the corner and that means parents and teachers are preparing. At Martial Billeaud Elementary in Broussard, that means completing the final stages of construction on the brand new school.
08/09/2019
Broussard's Brain Freeze Snowballs on KLFY
There’s downtown cool down is on this weekend at Parc Sans Souci, Lafayette’s new Snowball Festival kicks off Saturday, Aug. 10.
08/09/2019
Work Begins on $1.1 Million Drainage Project in Broussard
On Sunday, July 7th, Mayor Ray Bourque, Councilman Michael Rabon, and other city officials attended mass at St. Joseph Church in Broussard to announce that construction has begun on the $1.1 million Ridgeview Outfall Drainage Project.
07/24/2019
A Ton of High Fives: Local Boy In Broussard Serves Up A Friendly Breakfast
We love to see our local businesses in the spotlight. Check out this story on Ton’s Drive In...
07/18/2019
Mayor Ray Bourque joins CBS News on Hurricane Barry in Broussard
The National Weather Service has issued flash flood warnings across the state of Louisiana as Barry continues to move inland. Broussard, Louisiana Mayor Ray Bourque joined CBSN on the phone to discuss the big issues facing his town.
07/16/2019
Free Sandbags Available
Broussard Residents – Sand and sandbags are available at the following locations...
07/10/2019
Gov. Edwards Visits Lafayette to Highlight 2019 Legislative Initiatives
Broussard barber and veteran Nick Duplechine at All American Barbering was recently visited by Governor John Bel Edwards. You can find out more about this local veteran-owned business at www.allamericanbarbering.com.
07/08/2019
Cox takes gigabit service to Broussard, plans increase service in Acadiana
We are pleased that Cox, LUS Fiber, and AT&T are continuing to invest in Broussard, helping our businesses and residents connect faster.
07/02/2019
11,000-square-foot shopping center to open later this year in Broussard
With no city property tax and business-friendly permit process, we make it easy to build in Broussard. We’re pleased to see this new development in our great city.
07/01/2019
Times of Acadiana Best of 2019 ' Broussard Businesses Winners and Finalists
Congratulations to these businesses based or located in Broussard that were named Times of Acadiana Best of 2019 as well as to the finalists...
06/27/2019
Flowers Bakery Outlet, parent company of Evangeline Maid bread and other products, opens outlet store, distribution center in Broussard
Georgia-based Flowers Foods, parent company of the Louisiana-branded Evangeline Maid bread and other products, held a ribbon-cutting celebration for its new bakery outlet and distribution center in Broussard Wednesday morning.
06/27/2019
Catch Fireworks for 4th of July Celebrations
The Independence Day celebration is being held from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Broussard Sports Complex at St. Julien Park, located at 701 St Nazaire Road, Broussard.
06/26/2019
$24 million in capital outlay projects in state budget for Lafayette Parish
This $4.4M investment from the state (Hwy. 182 to Hwy 90), coupled with the City’s $2.9M on the second phase of the S. Bernard extension, will make for a seamless 4-lane road...
06/25/2019
Work Begins on S. Bernard Rd. Extension in Broussard
In January, the Broussard City Council voted to amend the 2018-19 operating budget by adding an additional $2.9 million for the second phase of the South Bernard Road expansion, and now work has begun on the new four-lane.
06/20/2019