Good morning, El Paso.

City employees participated in a Halloween costume contest at the El Paso Mexican American Cultural Center, where more than two dozen contestants showcased creative costumes and performed skits — judges including City Manager Dionne Mack, Josette Flores, Jose Garcia, and Ruby Alvarez awarded a $200 GECU gift card to the winning group.

Families of deployed service members enjoyed free admission and games at the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens on Hidden Helpers Day — an event sponsored by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation that offered scavenger hunts, information tables and goodies.

At Fire Station 11, firefighter Marcos Solis rescued a kitten hiding behind a car tire after a man reported the car engine was meowing—Solis said the kitten, now named Lilith, found a new home with his five cats.

Today, the Diocese of El Paso held its 28th Annual Border Mass at the Fort Bliss historical marker on West Paisano Drive—hundreds gathered from Juarez, Las Cruces, and El Paso to pray for migrants and honor all the saints as Bishop Mark Seitz noted the providence of the day.

Actor Steve McQueen died on Nov.

7 at a Juárez clinic where doctors removed his advanced cancer tumors, and his death drew national attention to the border. His body was taken by car to El Paso International Airport for a flight to California amid heavy media coverage—marking a historic moment for the region.

Irvin High School rallied with 21 unanswered points in the second half to beat Fabens 36—20 on the road and keep their playoff hopes alive.

The Rockets must win next week against Clint to lock a playoff spot as the regular season ends Nov. 7.

Pebble Hills overcame a slow start to secure a 19-14 win against Eastlake with a decisive goal-line stand led by Safety Matthew Ortega late in the game—Quarterback Joe Fernandez said the tough win showed the team’s grit as they improved to 7-2 and will host Franklin next Thursday at 7:30 p.m. for a battle for second place.

Jurassic Park in Concert

6-7:30 p.m. — The Plaza Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the iconic film with a live orchestra performing John Williams’ legendary score.

Cinderella - Ballet

5:00 – 6:30 PM — The Plaza Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the enchanting ballet rendition of Cinderella's timeless story.

Venesti Concert

8-11 p.m. — Lowbrow Palace — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of live music with Venesti in the heart of El Paso.

Hiring Red, White & You

9 a.m.-1 p.m. — Armed Forces Reserve Center — Free transportation for service members — Connect with employers and enhance your career opportunities.

Paradigm Texas Holiday Open House Weekend Event

Paradigm Texas's Holiday Open House Weekend Event is this weekend, Friday & Saturday, November 14th & 15th: 11 am - 3 pm as we present the First Annual Kern Village Holiday Market! A festive shopping experience to kick off the Holiday season!

Career Exploration and Goal Setting Workshop

4-6 p.m. — Center for Civic Empowerment Conference Room — Snacks provided — Explore your career interests and learn to set achievable goals through interactive activities.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS at UTEP Dinner Theatre

7:30-9 p.m. — UTEP Dinner Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting musical CATS in a lively theater setting.

An Evening with Chris Botti

7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Plaza Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience an enchanting evening with the world's top-selling instrumental artist, Chris Botti, as he brings a fresh twist to contemporary jazz.

Jon 'Polar Bear' Gonzalez Live

8-9:30 p.m. — El Paso Comic Strip — Cost Varies — Enjoy an evening of laughter with stand-up from the viral comedian Jon 'Polar Bear' Gonzalez.

Texas International Fashion Week™ 2025

7-10 p.m. — El Paso Convention Center — Ticketed event — Celebrate global fashion and cultural diversity with runway showcases and luxury vehicles.

Shop Diesel Mechanic

We are seeking a skilled Diesel Mechanic to join our team in providing top-notch maintenance and repair services for our trucking fleet. This role is crucial in ensuring our vehicles operate efficiently and safely, contributing to our mission of delivering exceptional logistics solutions across the country. Send updated resume to [email protected] ***Work Schedule is: Tues, Thur, Sat, and Sun 7:00am - 4:00pm***