Good morning, Lafayette.

SpaceX has confirmed plans to build the nation’s largest spaceport along the Louisiana coast (Vermilion Parish near Pecan Island), with government backing and a projected groundbreaking in 2027.

Musk aims for 30 daily rocket launches by 2029, although experts predict delays from permitting and litigation.

State Rep. Tehmi Chassion presented a check ($200K) to Northside High on Tuesday in the school gym, where 750 students, teachers and administrators gathered to mark three years of state funding for new sports equipment and uniforms.

Louisiana officials announced recreational anglers can fish for red snapper starting at 12:01 a.m. today through 11:59 p.m. Aug.

30 and again from Sept. 4 through Sept. 7, Labor Day weekend, after the season was closed early on Aug. 9 to protect the state’s quota.

Lafayette Consolidated Government reopened the Comeaux Recreation Center after a $750,000 renovation that modernized the facility for residents throughout Lafayette Parish.

The upgrades included exterior wall repairs, new ceilings, improved lighting, interior painting, sidewalk fixes, refreshed landscaping, plus added insulation for energy efficiency.

State officials have reopened Louisiana's red snapper season following an early closure to keep within quota limits; recreational anglers can fish today until Aug.

30 and again from Sept. 4 through Sept. 7 as new estimates show 35,109 pounds remain for the year.

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced that Meta’s $17 billion settlement includes over $180 million for the state (to be paid over nine years) and will require new child-safety measures on Facebook and Instagram to protect teens.

Travel in Lafayette on weekdays and off-season offers fewer crowds with flexible lodging plus authentic food, live music, outdoor adventures, and cultural experiences at a relaxed pace.

Visitors can explore French tables, guided swamp tours, and historic neighborhoods to experience the best of local culture.

UL Lafayette is asking the board to approve naming its baseball complex Tony Robichaux Park today to honor the winningest college coach in Louisiana, while also proposing to name the stadium club after the Russo family following donations totaling over $1.7 million (including $1.225 million pledged by Chris Russo).

Lafayette PARC has opened registration for Fall 2026 Youth Athletics — featuring Flag Football at Clark Field on Tuesdays and Saturdays and Volleyball at Robicheaux or Domingue Rec Centers on Saturdays.

Families can sign up online via CivicRec until Sept. 5 for volleyball and Oct. 10 for football.