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Employee, robber wounded in exchange of gunfire inside North Side cannabis shop, police say
Read full article: Employee, robber wounded in exchange of gunfire inside North Side cannabis shop, police sayGunfire exchanged between an employee and an attempted robber inside a cannabis shop has sent two people to the hospital early Saturday morning, according to San Antonio police.
City of Kirby employee arrested after stolen checks, fraudulent money were found in his car, police say
Read full article: City of Kirby employee arrested after stolen checks, fraudulent money were found in his car, police sayA city of Kirby employee is in custody after Kirby police officers found fraudulent money and large amounts of checks in his car Monday morning.
Bexar County deputy suspended after making ‘spanking’ comments to employee, records show
Read full article: Bexar County deputy suspended after making ‘spanking’ comments to employee, records showA Bexar County corporal was handed a 20-day suspension after after an employee accused him of sexual harassment, according to suspension records recently obtained by KSAT 12 News.
SAPD searching for woman who attacked Dollar General employee while stealing laundry detergent
Read full article: SAPD searching for woman who attacked Dollar General employee while stealing laundry detergentSan Antonio police are searching for a woman who they say assaulted a Dollar General employee while stealing bottles of laundry detergent.
Working from home? Don’t expect a tax break
Read full article: Working from home? Don’t expect a tax break“Unfortunately, if you are an employee only, that is not something you can deduct,” said Jose Garcia, CPA and owner of Mission Tax and Financial. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act eliminated home office deductions and replaced them with a fatter standard deduction. But some people can write off their home office expenses. Those who are self-employed, independent contractors or working in the gig economy can deduct qualified expenses. “What I suggest is try to negotiate something with your employer and see what options they provide to you,” Garcia said.
How to know if you qualify for a home office tax deduction
Read full article: How to know if you qualify for a home office tax deductionORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – The coronavirus pandemic has forced millions of working Americans out of their offices and into their homes. If you’ve been working from home, you may be wondering if you qualify for a home office tax deduction. So, if your office is 200 square feet that would be $1,000. Certain businesses, such as daycares, may have different qualifications for a home office deduction. These are complicated tax issues so be sure to check with your own tax advisor.
Classroom Confessionals: ‘How will the schools keep teachers safe?'
Read full article: Classroom Confessionals: ‘How will the schools keep teachers safe?'AnonymousHow will the schools keep teachers safe? State funding of schools, typically based on classroom attendance, will also include students taking virtual classes in the attendance figures, according to the Texas Tribune. A court decision could determine that private schools are exempt from the Metro Health directive requiring virtual learning for students. The University Interscholastic League announced on July 21 that schools, based on size, will have delayed athletics practice and competitions. Schools in the Class 1A - 4A bracket will restart practices on August 3, while Class 5A and 6A schools will have to wait until Sept. 7 to begin.
Employee at San Antonio H-E-B tests positive for COVID-19, store officials say
Read full article: Employee at San Antonio H-E-B tests positive for COVID-19, store officials saySAN ANTONIO An employee at an H-E-B on the Southeast Side has tested positive for COVID-19, according to store officials. H-E-B said the employee works at the store at 3323 S.E. The partner last worked in the store on June 11. Store officials said partners who had contact with the employee has been notified and the store has been deep cleaned. partner in New Braunfels tests positive for COVID-19, officials sayThree VIA Metropolitan Transit employees test positive for COVID-19, officials say4 more COVID-19 deaths reported in Bexar County, 230 new cases confirmed, total count at 4,242
’Absolutely unacceptable’: San Antonio firefighter terminated after derogatory comments on protests
Read full article: ’Absolutely unacceptable’: San Antonio firefighter terminated after derogatory comments on protestsSAN ANTONIO – Update June 21: City officials have identified the firefighter who was terminated as Lauran Bienek. Bienek was fired for commenting on a Facebook post “concerning using a vehicle to ‘plow’ through protesters,” according to suspension records. Original story:A 10-year veteran with the San Antonio Fire Department was fired Thursday after posting a racially derogatory comment on social media. The names of first responders who are suspended a day or longer in Texas are subject to release through public records under Texas law. “The City of San Antonio and the SAFD consider these posts absolutely unacceptable and reprehensible,” according to a statement provided by the city and fire department.
Texas Cookie Shop closes less than a week after grand opening after employee tests positive for COVID-19
Read full article: Texas Cookie Shop closes less than a week after grand opening after employee tests positive for COVID-19SAN ANTONIO Less than a week after its grand opening, one employee at the Texas Cookie Shop in San Antonio has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to store owners. The shop said, our assumption is that they will test positive as well.**Update** We wanted to let y'all know that we had an employee tested Tuesday for COVID-19 and we just learned that she... Posted by Texas Cookie Shop on Thursday, June 11, 2020The employee that tested positive for the virus was sent home Monday morning after she was not feeling well. On Thursday, family members of the bakerys owners that were working every day at the shop woke up with sore throats and other symptoms, the owners said. We sent an... Posted by Texas Cookie Shop on Wednesday, June 10, 2020The test results of the other employees have not yet been released. RELATED: You can score a free cookie at the grand opening of the Texas Cookie Shop this weekend
SAWS employee tests positive for COVID-19
Read full article: SAWS employee tests positive for COVID-19SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio Water System employee has tested positive for COVID-19, officials said. According to a news release, the employee last worked March 30 and did not have direct contact with customers. SAWS has conducted a deep cleaning of the employee’s work area and will continue to sanitize all locations to ensure the safety of employees. As of Thursday at 7 p.m., there are 615 positive cases of COVID-19 in Bexar County. COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the new virus, stands for coronavirus disease 2019.
NEISD employee tests positive for COVID-19
Read full article: NEISD employee tests positive for COVID-19SAN ANTONIO – A Johnson High School employee is infected with the novel coronavirus, according to Northeast Independent School District officials. On Wednesday, Principal Gary Comalander notified faculty and staff of the positive COVID-19 test. Comalander said the employee did not have any contact with students, but did visit the campus twice prior to testing positive for the virus. School district officials notified the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District and an investigation is underway to determine if any other employees may have been exposed to the virus. COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the new virus, stands for coronavirus disease 2019.
USAA employee in San Antonio tests positive for coronavirus, company official says
Read full article: USAA employee in San Antonio tests positive for coronavirus, company official saysSAN ANTONIO – A USAA employee in San Antonio has tested positive for coronavirus, USAA spokesman Matt Hartwig confirmed to KSAT 12 News on Sunday. The infected employee has not been on the USAA campus since March 6 and is being treated outside of Texas, Hartwig said. The infected employee is not among the three cases being investigated by the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District, City of San Antonio spokeswoman Laura Mayes said Sunday night. USAA sent employees a letter about the infected employee, Hartwig said. KSAT CORONAVIRUS CONTINUING COVERAGE:· The ultimate coronavirus guide: From preparedness and prevention to testing and treatment· SAQ: Your questions answered about the coronavirus· Texas Gov.