Good morning, El Paso.

Local trailblazer Alicia Chacón, the first woman elected county judge, was honored at a funeral Mass on Dec.

3 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Lower Valley (nearly 100 community members attended) as she was remembered for her fight for Hispanic rights and civic service.

ABC-7's Good Morning El Paso is hosting Operation Noel at Fred Loya today to raise $45,000 for warm coats for children served by local nonprofits.

The telethon starts at 6:30 p.m. (donors can call 9158002215 to participate).

El Paso welcomes a busy week of community events.

The El Paso Matters 9.15K begins Sunday, Dec. 7 at San Jacinto Plaza while Texas Tech Health El Paso hosts its Third Annual Lighting Campus for Hope Friday, Dec. 5 at 130 Rick Francis St., with winter markets & library meetups.

A water main break closed some westbound lanes on Montana Ave. at Desert Meadows Road last night; crews and the county sheriff are addressing the issue.

TxDOT reported the break just after 11 p.m. and noted that two lanes remain closed (no clearing time provided yet).

Los Embajadores del Mariachi will present their Merry-achi Christmas show at Plaza Theatre on Dec.

19 at 8 p.m., marking founder José Hernández’s 50th year promoting mariachi music with Ballet Folclórico Quetzales joining the performance.

Comedian Mario Aguilar will bring his 'Diezmadre!' tour (celebrating a decade of comedy) to Plaza Theatre on Feb.

13, 2026; tickets go on sale (at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5).

Texas lawmakers approved a plan to end the STAAR exam and replace it with progress checks during the school year to reduce student stress and provide consistent teacher feedback.

School districts in El Paso await further guidance from the Texas Education Agency on assessment frequency.

Canutillo Independent School District named Dr. Josue D.

Borrego as its superintendent finalist with trustees set to vote on his contract in January. He is expected to succeed Superintendent Emeritus Dr. Pedro Galaviz after earning praise for raising campus ratings.

The FDA recalled shredded cheese sold at Target, Walmart and Sprouts on Dec.3 because some products may contain metal fragments that could cause temporary health issues.

Consumers were advised to stop using the affected products and return them for a refund.

The Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Selection Sunday event is scheduled for this weekend at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — it builds excitement for the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl on Dec.

31 at Sun Bowl Stadium.

UTEP football signed 25 players including three from local high schools for the 2026 season during the December signing period; the team will join the Mountain West Conference next season as coach Scotty Walden welcomed talent from Texas high schools (including local El Paso athletes).

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.

Candlelight: Tribute to Juan Gabriel

6:30 p.m. — El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical tribute to Juan Gabriel in a stunning candlelit setting.