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Broussard Fire Department's rating, response times improving; here's why
Mayor Ray Bourque and Broussard City Council Members are committed to providing necessary services to keep our rapidly growing population safe and secure.
02/14/2020
Martial F. Billeaud Elementary School Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
It was an honor today for Mayor Ray Bourque, Broussard City Council Members, and other officials to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for Martial F. Billeaud Elementary School in Broussard.
02/10/2020
KLFY City of Broussard Economic & Retail Growth Update
Last week, Mayor Ray Bourque sat down with KLFY’s Caroline Marcello to talk about the City of Broussard’s economic and retail growth as it relates to our location between two airports with a connection to Interstates 10 and 49 as well as US 90.
02/10/2020
Broussard Middle School Hosts Leadership Day
Today Broussard Middle School hosted Leadership Day. Leadership day is all apart of the Leader in Me Program, where students exhibit leadership qualities in academics and interpersonal skills.
01/31/2020
Broussard's emergency response times expected to improve by 2 minutes; here's why
Medical emergency outcomes could improve in Broussard because of a new contract between the city and Acadian Ambulance.
12/16/2019
Sgt. Patrick Williamson Memorial Dedicated by City of Broussard
Joined by the family of Sgt. Patrick Williamson and City of Broussard officials, Mayor Ray Bourque officially dedicated the Sgt. Patrick Williamson Memorial.
12/09/2019
Broussard Christmas Parade rolled today
Residents lined the streets of Broussard today to celebrate the Christmas season. The city’s Christmas Parade rolled this afternoon, with lots of floats throwing beads and candy.
12/08/2019
Broussard welcomes Santa, lights up town Christmas tree
The City of Broussard lit up the town’s Christmas tree this evening as residents celebrated Noel a Broussard.
12/04/2019
Broussard Community Fair
The Broussard Community Fair is this weekend. Come out and experience this fun-filled event that’s been part of our community for more than 75 years.
11/21/2019
Trappey family member returns to Acadiana with opening of Trapp's in Broussard
It’s been decades since the Trappey’s processing plants in New Iberia and Lafayette closed their doors, but the family that once rivaled Tabasco and the McIlhenny family have returned to the food business in Acadiana.
11/09/2019
New leaders resolve old problems between Broussard, LUS to continue water partnership
The administration at the City of Broussard is committed to working with others to do what is ultimately best for our citizens. This new water contract with LUS will save our city, and taxpayers, more than $6 million in short-term expenses.
11/05/2019
Broussard police officer shows off his dance moves at St. Julien Jams
An on-duty Broussard police officer shared a light moment at a recent community event. The department posted a clip of BPD Officer James Bell cutting a rug during St. Julien Jams.
11/04/2019
Regional Leadership Initiative Launched
We are very proud of our Broussard Chamber of Commerce and support their bold vision for our region. If you are looking to make a positive impact on our local economy, apply for this initiative today
10/17/2019
Signs go up on St. De Porres Street in Broussard in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
Signs went up this week on St. De Porres Street in Broussard in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
10/14/2019
Broussard resident celebrates her 100th birthday
A celebration for Anita Guidry was held on Friday for her 100th birthday. Anita G. Guidry was born October 11, 1919, in Church Point...
10/11/2019
Prescription drop-off box available at Broussard Police Station
The nation is battling an opioid crisis, and Acadiana is not immune to the problem. “We came up with a goal. That is to put a prescription take-back box in every parish,” Landry said.
09/30/2019
Broussard, Youngsville mayors team up to prioritize La. 89 widening, reconstruction
The mayors of Broussard and Youngsville are working together to secure state funding for improvements to a well-traveled stretch of La. 89, also known as the Youngsville Highway.
09/29/2019
New community market opening in Broussard Saturday
The Market at Broussard Commons, a community market that will offer items by local artisans, will Saturday at the Broussard Commons Shopping Center, 817 Albertson Parkway.
09/24/2019
Flash, Shake, & Wake Smoke Alarms for Lafayette Parish
The Lafayette Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Division has been awarded a grant to install specialized smoke alarms and alert equipment in the homes of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing in Lafayette Parish.
09/05/2019
8 Lafayette Parish schools saw high percentages of students improve on standardized tests
Congratulations to Broussard’s Katharine Drexel Elementary for being one of 8 Parish schools to achieve a high percentage (63%) of students who improved their Math & English scores on standardized tests.
09/05/2019