Christina Mondragon

5 days ago | katc.com | Christina Mondragon

SCOTT, La. — At the Acadian Heritage Apartments senior center, the Meals on Wheels program is a lifeline for many residents, sometimes providing the only hot meal some receive each day. But funding for the program's future may be on the line. Meals on Wheels America is an organization that supports more than 5,000 community-based programs across the country that are dedicated to addressing senior hunger and isolation.

5 days ago | katc.com | Christina Mondragon

LAFAYETTE, La. — Hurricanes, flooding, and severe weather impact everyone, making it crucial for both renters and homeowners to be prepared. Michael Smith, a State Farm agent with 40 years of experience, spoke to KATC about the critical importance of having renters insurance and other necessary coverages. "There are so many things that can happen," he says, mentioning potential threats such as storms and power surges.

1 week ago | katc.com | Christina Mondragon

LAFAYETTE, La. — The Mozelle Community Outreach of Greater Lafayette, a non-profit organization, is hosting a free community event this Sunday at the Martin Luther King Development of Lafayette Housing Authority. Residents looking to freshen up for summer can visit the event, where, throughout the day, nine talented barbers will offer complimentary haircuts to all ages. The haircuts will be provided at no cost to attendees. The event also promises music, refreshments, art, fun jumps and more.

1 week ago | katc.com | Christina Mondragon

CARENCRO, La. — What if you could help keep an eye on crime? The Carencro Police Department recently launched the Community Connect Program to involve everyone in public safety. The program invites residents and businesses to register their security cameras, aiding in evidence collection if a crime or incident happens nearby their properties. “We are trying to cover as much ground as we can,” said Corporal Oren Haydel, who has overseen technical services at the CPD for five years.

1 week ago | katc.com | Christina Mondragon

LAFAYETTE, La. — Recent heavy rains have led to widespread flooding across Acadiana. Residents living near the coulees believe that dredging the Vermilion River is crucial to mitigating flooding around their homes. Jeff Lemon, who lives near Coulee Mine, shared videos with KATC showing the overflow into his backyard after a recent downpour in Lafayette. “We are seeing over and over again, it's happening more frequently. It's time to dredge the Vermilion River," said Lemon.