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Happening soon: Repticon Trussville - August 2026 on the Trussville Patch calendar
Greetings Trussville! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Trussville teacher's text reply led to a $9,000 scam.
- See how Hewitt-Trussville stacked up against Alabama's best high schools.
Also on today's calendar: Repticon Reptile and Exotic Animal Show - Trussville Civic Center and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 97 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 96, low: 75.
- Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Teacher reportedly scammed out of thousands of dollars from her bank account (wbrc.com) — A Trussville teacher says she lost nearly $9,000 after responding to what looked like a routine fraud alert, and she's now working with Trussville Police and federal agencies while disputing the loss with her bank. Her experience comes with detailed tips from Wells Fargo on spotting spoofed calls and texts, slowing down before moving money, and protecting your accounts from similar scams. 
• Eight Alabama public high schools rank among top 5% nationally (thealabamabaptist.org) — Hewitt‑Trussville High School just climbed into the top 5% of public high schools nationwide, ranking No. 679 in the country and fifth in Alabama, according to U.S. News. The statewide report shows Alabama improving overall to 29th among states, with detailed rankings that put Trussville's flagship high school firmly among the state's most academically competitive options for local families.
📸 Around Trussville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Trussville
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★ Featured events ★
- Repticon Trussville - August 2026 →
Trussville Civic Center, 5381 Trussville Clay Rd, Trussville
9:00 am
Saturday August 29
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Other local events
- Board of Zoning Adjustment
City of Trussville City Hall Annex, 113 N Chalkville Road, Trussville, Alabama, 35173
5:30 pm - Design Review Committee Meeting
City of Trussville City Hall Annex, 113 N Chalkville Road, Trussville, Alabama, 35173
6:00 pm - City Council Meeting
City of Trussville City Hall Annex, 113 N Chalkville Road, Trussville, Alabama, 35173
5:30 pm - 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 - Repticon Reptile and Exotic Animal Show - Trussville Civic Center →
Trussville Civic Center, 5381 Trussville Clay Rd, Trussville
10:00 am
Thursday August 20
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Sunday August 30
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Business Bound
University of Alabama at Birmingham - Social and Entertainment Collat School of Business
8:00 am - Teaching and Video Accessibility
University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
10:00 am - Teaching with Technology: Canvas Gradebook, Part 1
University of Alabama at Birmingham - Social and Entertainment 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
11:00 am - Psychiatry Grand Rounds
University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
11:00 am - Dissertation Defense - Elizabeth Hawes
University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
11:00 am
Wednesday August 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Surge posted a job opening for Mechanical Assembler in Trussville. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member - Trussville AL in Trussville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Trussville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Center Point
- Extreme heat warning issued for central Alabama as temperatures feel like 110 degrees (wbrc.com)
- 36-year-old pleads guilty in Birmingham shooting death of father of 4 during robbery (dothaneagle.com)
Pinson
- 2026 Houston Texans Projected Finish, Key Signings & Fantasy Stars (thesportingbase.com)
Leeds
- Diamonds for Life Gala Talk of Alabama (abc3340.com)
- Cullman City Planning Commission set to consider permanent data center ban (cullmantimes.com)
- USMNT Stock Up, Stock Down: Dynamic Duo Combines for Game-Winner, Richards Falls Flat (pix11.com)
Ok Trussville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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