Good morning, El Paso.

Lights on the Lake returned to Ascarate Park on opening night as families enjoyed a festive Canine Paw-rade and food trucks.

The event runs through Jan. 6 and will feature a drive-through tour and a drone show to add more holiday cheer.

Car enthusiasts gathered this afternoon at Benny Franks Bar as the Viejitos Car Club partnered with the El Paso County Sheriffs Office for their 14th annual toy drive for children in need.

The event has become a cherished local tradition (supporting community families).

El Paso street names honor heroes and local history, with developers and residents like Alber Messer proposing names for community figures; his effort to name a street for his father near Franklin High School follows a long tradition where City Council and developers chose names to capture the area's heritage.

Two Bulgarian doctors shadowed emergency medicine teams at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and University Medical Center in El Paso for nearly two weeks.

Their visit (part of an academic partnership with the Medical University of Sofia) aimed to enhance real-time emergency and cardiovascular care training.

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.