🌱 Patch AM: How Trussville schools balanced next year’s budget and honored student leaders

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In today's newsletter:

• How Trussville schools balanced next year's budget and honored student leaders
• How Hewitt-Trussville climbed into America's top 5% of high schools
• Don't miss Sunday's free adult book fair in Trussville

Also on today's calendar: Repticon Reptile and Exotic Animal Show - Trussville Civic Center and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 71.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Trussville BOE approves budget, recognizes student leadership (cbs42.com) — Trussville City Schools has approved its $80.9 million FY 2027 budget, projecting a small surplus while maintaining a strong reserve balance. At the same meeting, leaders celebrated a perfect state bus inspection score and honored four Trussville students selected for prestigious Boys State and Girls State leadership programs.
   

2. Eight Alabama public high schools rank among top 5% nationally (thealabamabaptist.org) — Hewitt-Trussville High School just ranked among the top 5% of public high schools nationwide, climbing to No. 679 in the U.S. News list and No. 5 in Alabama. The statewide rankings highlight how Trussville City Schools stack up against other top-performing districts and show Alabama improving overall in national standing.
   

3. 23 weekend events: Birmingham Legion, jazz festival + more (Aug. 20-23, 2026) (bhamnow.com) — This weekend's roundup includes a free adult book fair Sunday in the Trussville Entertainment District at Ferus Artisan Ales, featuring local authors and indie booksellers. Trussville residents can also explore dozens of nearby Birmingham‑area festivals, fundraisers, sports matchups and family activities running from Thursday through Sunday, plus several ongoing exhibits and attractions.
   

4. Trussville man charged in fatal Mountain Brook crash (cbs42.com) — A 26‑year‑old Trussville man has been charged with two counts of reckless manslaughter and one count of first‑degree assault after a July 25 crash in Mountain Brook that killed two people and injured others. Warrants were issued August 17, and investigators have turned the case over to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office while additional details remain limited.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Trussville

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• Repticon Trussville - August 2026 →
  Trussville Civic Center, 5381 Trussville Clay Rd, Trussville
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Monday August 24
• Design Review Committee Meeting
  City of Trussville City Hall Annex, 113 N Chalkville Road, Trussville, Alabama, 35173
  6:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• City Council Meeting
  City of Trussville City Hall Annex, 113 N Chalkville Road, Trussville, Alabama, 35173
  5:30 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Civil Service Board Meeting
  City of Trussville City Hall Annex, 113 N Chalkville Road, Trussville, Alabama, 35173
  2:30 pm
• Municipal Court
  City of Trussville 131 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173
  4:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• Repticon Reptile and Exotic Animal Show - Trussville Civic Center →
  Trussville Civic Center, 5381 Trussville Clay Rd, Trussville
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 20
• Business Bound
  University of Alabama at Birmingham - Social and Entertainment Collat School of Business
  8:00 am
• Planning and Conversations for Managers
  University of Alabama at Birmingham - Career and Professional Developement 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
  10:30 am
• Machine Learning in Healthcare & Nursing
  University of Alabama at Birmingham 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
  12:00 pm
• Teaching and Video Accessibility
  University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
  12:00 pm
• Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) Virtual Office Hour
  University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
  1:00 pm
• Microsoft Copilot 101
  University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion Medical Towers, 419A
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• CVS Health posted a job opening for District Support Pharmacist FT in Trussville. Apply here.
• Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Trussville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Trussville here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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