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Monday, December 1st, 2025
Good morning, El Paso. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The inaugural Tamale Throwdown brought local vendors and community members together in El Paso, where participants sampled meat and vegetarian tamales and voted for a favorite that won a $300 prize. Organizers said the event kept attendees warm with fire pits and hot chocolate despite chilly November weather — and they plan to make it an annual celebration. KFOX14
- ➤ The El Paso community rallied to support Annie Rendon—a local woman battling Stage 4 colon cancer—by quickly selling out a pozole fundraiser at the Montwood—Rich Beem intersection on November 30. Her family said the event raised funds to help cover treatment costs and showed strong local support. KFOX14
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Art Nova at The Shoppes at Solana in West El Paso blends old-world craft with a modern style under the guidance of Raafat Maximos Ayoub, a former lawyer with 30 years of art instruction and recognition from the International Museum of Art — offering a community space where creativity meets strong technique. Open classes are held on Saturdays and Mondays, and the gallery also offers six-week oil painting courses and one-on-one private sessions for students of every level. KVIA
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wildlife biologist Jose Etchart spotted the first desert bighorn sheep lambs born in El Paso when a flock climbed the Franklin Mountains in October — a milestone in the ongoing effort to reintroduce the species after decades of decline. The department will continue to monitor the flock as it works to establish a new primary herd in the area. El Paso Matters
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UTEP volleyball earned a No. 6 seed in the NCAA tournament and will travel to Madison to face North Carolina in the first round. The game is set for Thursday, Dec 4 at 3:30 p.m. MT and will be streamed on ESPN+. El Paso Times
- ➤ UTEP volleyball was selected for the NCAA tournament—an honor that raises hopes for the team—as it prepares to play its first match in the competition. El Paso Times
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December Holiday Potluck & Resource Night
5:30-8 p.m. — Cactus Trails Elementary — Free entry — Experience community and connection while enjoying a potluck dinner and accessing resources for families of children with autism.
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El Paso Mineral, Gem & Fossil Show
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Daily — El Maida Shriners — Free admission — Explore a treasure trove of gems, minerals, and fossils with family-friendly activities and door prizes.
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TNA Wrestling Live Event
7-8:30 p.m. — El Paso County Coliseum — Tickets available — Experience high-octane wrestling entertainment with TNA stars in action.
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Frontera Land Alliance Trail Race
8:30-11 a.m. — San Jacinto Plaza — Entry Fee $25-$35 — Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Wakeem/Teschner Nature Preserve with a trail race and family walk in beautiful Resler Canyon.
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Christmas With C.S. Lewis
7:30-11:30 p.m. — El Paso Live — Cost Info TBD — Experience an emotional journey through C.S. Lewis's transformative Christmas celebrations influenced by J.R.R. Tolkien.
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A Christmas Carol on the Border
7-9 p.m. — Woman's Club of El Paso — Enjoy a bilingual retelling of Dickens’ classic with local performers from elementary to high school.
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Do The Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl
4:30-9 p.m. — Oak & Antler American Tavern — Ticketed event — Embrace the holiday spirit in your ugliest sweater while enjoying games, contests, and festive cheer in El Paso.
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Labor Market Information Workshop
9-11 a.m. — Workforce Solutions Borderplex - North Loop Center — Snacks Provided — Discover employment trends and skills employers seek in today’s job market.
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UP AND RUNNING Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk
8:30-9:30 a.m. — Up & Running, El Paso, TX — Registration fees apply — Lace up for a festive 5K run/walk filled with holiday cheer.
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Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
3-7:30 p.m. — The Plaza Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a delightful holiday classic with the magical performance of The Nutcracker.
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