Jun 27, 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 (Top 3): Winners : Best Cajun Restaurant, Best Seafood Platter – Fezzo’s Seafood, Steakhouse &…
Jun 26, 2019
Catch Fireworks for 4th of July Celebrations
Kick-start your celebration at the Broussard Independence Festival taking place on June 29. 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,…
Jun 25, 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 all the way from Fairfield Ave. to Hwy. 90, alleviating traffic…
Jun 20, 2019
Work Begins on S. Bernard Rd. Extension in Broussard
Phase II of Broussard’s South Bernard Road expansion. Broussard, LA, June 17, 2019 – 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…
Jun 12, 2019
Join us for the 2019 Broussard Independence Day Festival!
SAVE THE DATE! On Saturday, June 29th, the City of Broussard, Louisiana and the Broussard Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 2019 Broussard Independence Festival at the Broussard Sports Complex at St. Julien Park. Join us to celebrate…
Jun 4, 2019
Here's how you can help design the new downtown Broussard
You can help design the future of Broussard’s historic downtown during a public meeting Monday evening. The event, which happens at 5:30 p.m. Monday at The Ballroom of Broussard, will introduce the Envision Broussard project and allow the…
Jun 4, 2019
Envision downtown Broussard: outdoor music venue, pocket parks and beyond
Imagine downtown Broussard as a family-friendly destination with an outdoor music venue, pocket parks and shaded sidewalks for leisurely strolls to restaurants, shops and coffee houses. This is the community vision for Broussard’s Main…
Jun 4, 2019
City of Broussard opens design sessions for Main Street, downtown development
The City of Broussard is holding an open design session for the master plan for Broussard’s Main Street and historic downtown. Monday, city officials and the Lafayette Economic Development Authority held a charrette to work on development…
Jun 4, 2019
Broussard Hosts Charrette To Get Public Input On Master Plan
While improving roads and drainage remain top priorities for Broussard, the city is also looking to invest in Downtown and Main St. as part of its master plan. Broussard officials put on a charrette to get residents and business owners…
Jun 4, 2019
There's nothing greater than a Drexel Gator': Katharine Drexel breaks ground on $6.9 million wing addition
Mayor Ray Bourque , Jeff Delahoussaye , Councilman At Large – City of Broussard, and Councilwoman Angel Troy Racca attended the groundbreaking of Katherine Drexel Elementary School‘s new wing. The facility will include 20 classrooms with…
May 28, 2019
Broussard Mayor Ray Bourque reflects on first 5 months in office, looks ahead to next year
Broussard Mayor Ray Bourque describes his first five months in office as a “wonderful experience,” especially since he served as a member of the city council for eight years prior. Bourque said he’s proud of his team’s work to improve basic…
May 28, 2019
From 'Foogle' to Waitr: Chris Meaux
Chris Meaux speaks much more confidently about his techie restaurant delivery company these days than he did four years ago when announcing Waitr’s launch in Acadiana. There’s a good reason for that. Meaux only had success in a single…