Good morning, El Paso.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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+.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.