Eunice City Lake

Why is the City Lake closed Sunday?

When the city’s Facebook page posted that the City Lake would be closed Sunday for a film production, the result was more than 12,000 views, Mayor Scott Fontenot said. And the speculation was the production had something to do with the 15- car train derailment at the site in May 2000.

Rainy day hunter at Eunice City Lake

A bead of water forms on the beak of a great heron while it hunts its next meal at the Eunice City Lake on Tuesday afternoon. The heron seemed undisturbed by the rain shower that was occurring as it intently watched the water for prey. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)