The El Paso County Court of Commissioners is considering a series of improvements for Ascarate Lake following a recent study ...

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Christmas is coming early for El Pasoans who love to fish. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says it will bring 6,000 rainbow trout out to Ascarate Lake through the ...

The El Paso County Commissioners Court last year set aside $6 million to drain the 48-acre Ascarate Lake and remove debris and sediment that has accumulated since it was built.

The lake is just the first part of what will be significant improvements to Ascarate Park over the next several years.

County Commissioners last week approved a $75,000 budget for the 2024 Lights on the Lake holiday display at Ascarate Park, which will be used to construct a drive-thru experience that opens Dec. 7.