It's May 5th, Cinco de Mayo.
I'm Sarah Fergani with Ken's 5 News Now.
Dozens of guests were evacuated in the
middle of the night from a Norte
hotel as smoke filled the build.
And this was a scene at
the La Quinta on Home Blvd.
just after 10:30 Thursday night.
Firefighters say they found
smoke on the 8th floor.
Several dozen guests had to leae
the building, officials saying
one person fell and was injured.
Firefighters though did not
find an actual fire,
but the smoke was caused by
an issue in the A/C system.
An online threat at Clemens High School
has has authorities on high alert today.
Meanwhile, teachers and students
can expect more police on campu.
The shirts Police Department sag
Clemens administration contacted
them last night about an image
on social media that was quote
threatening in nature shirts.
PD said they're investigating
as a precaution,
though they will have heavy presence of law
enforcement at Clemens High School today.
And that threat comes as we're
learning about gun related incis
at two other local high schools.
At Northside IS D's Warren High School.
Officials found a gun in a
student's backpack during a sea,
a district spokesperson saying e
student was caught using a vape,
which led to police searching his belongings.
That's when they discovered the weapon.
District officials said there was no threat,
but disciplinary and criminal
action was taken.
And at Steele High School in Ci,
a 15 year old student was arrested for
starting a rumor at lunch that he had a gun.
Police learned about that rumor
because another student texted
a parent who then called 911.
Police say a search revealed
no credible threat.
The teen has been charged with
false alarm as state jail felon.
A bicyclist is in the hospital w
in serious condition after being
hit by a car on the South Side.
It happened last night in the 1500 block.
Of Southeast Military Drive,
San Antonio police said the drir
was unable to avoid the cyclist
but did stop the hell.
US Homeland Security Secretary
Alejandro Mayorkas is making his
way to the Rio Grande Valley to.
This is part of a two day tour
along the Texas border.
The secretary's office said he's
reviewing CBP and ICE operation.
Before Title 42 ends next Thurs,
that is the pandemic era immigrn
rule that allows the US government to
quickly expel migrants seeking asylum.
Ken's 5 will have updates from
the border today on kens5.com.
Meanwhile,
San Antonio is bracing for a
surge in migrants,
the city's Migrant Resource Cenr
telling us it's already full.
City leaders sent a statement saying,
in part,
San Antonio must balance
compassion with limited capacit.
Also today,
Congressman Henry Cuellar is hog
a press conference with Catholic
Charities to address the end of Title 42.
The scene of a double fatality s
into a human smuggling investigation.
Isabella County Sheriff's Office
saying deputies were trying to
pull over at SUV but the driver
would not stop and
as he tried to escape he crashed
into a semi Holland Fuel,
just West of Batesville.
Two men, believed to be undocumd
immigrants died on scene.
The drivers of both vehicles wee
taken to a hospital in San Anto,
and they could face criminal charges.
More than 300 polling locationsl
open tomorrow for Election Day.
San Antonians will decide the
next mayor of San Antonio and
who will serve on City Council.
There are also a few school dist
propositions and a citywide proposition
for five charter amendments.
Polls open 7:00 AM to 7:00
PM across Bear County.
You can find a sample ballot,
a list of polling locations,
and what you need to cast
your vote on our website.
Go to kings5.com/voter Guide.
A 59 year old tradition returns today.
The Helotes Corny Ball Festivals
back at it again this weekend ad
happening today through this Su.
You can enjoy everything corn.
Plus a variety of food,
pig races at Petting Zoo,
and live entertainment.
Tickets are $20 to get in.
Carnival rides are just 2 bucks.
It's also Cinco de Mayo today.
It is a remembrance of the Mexican victory
against the French at the Battle of Puebla,
and that was back in 1862.
It's grown to be very popular
here in the United States.
In fact,
you could cash in on some good
discounts today if you're celebrating.
Chipotle is offering free delivy
with the special code Cinco 23.
Other major dining chains,
including Applebee's and Taco B,
are offering food and drink discounts.
Meteorologist Paul Morales is
on standby right now with what
kind of weather we can expect,
All right.
It's going
to be, it's going to be a hot day today.
Matter of fact,
we're going to see a little more sunshine.
It's going to be a nice day,
but it is going to be hot.
High temperature 93,
sun comes out by noon and then with that 93,
it's going to be humid.
So it'll feel more like the upper 90s.
So really pretty hot day today.
Now this evening,
there's a slight chance for a thunderstorm,
but any storm that develops
will be strong to severe
temperatures this evening,
pretty warm out there if
you're out on the patio.
Betskins 5 News now. Thanks so h
for joining me. I'm Sarah Ferga.