From cultural celebrations to community gatherings, here are eight events to keep an eye out for in April and May. This list is not comprehensive, and details are subject to change.

Cinco De Mayo Celebration: Celebrate Cinco De Mayo at MKT Distillery with food trucks, local vendors, crawfish and a live DJ.

• May 2, 2-7 p.m.

• Free (admission)

• 5373 First St., Katy

Primrose Park Grand Opening: Celebrate Fulshear’s newest park, which features four baseball and softball fields, a concessions building and additional recreational amenities.

• May 9, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Free (admission)

• 7622 Dixon Road, Fulshear

Houston Greek Fest: Experience Greek culture, food and music at the three-day festival at Saint Basil the Great Greek Orthodox Church.

• May 14-16, times vary

• $10 (general admission), free (children under 10)

• 1100 Eldridge Parkway, Houston

The city of Katy is beginning the journey to find a new fire chief following the retirement of former Chief Kenneth Parker in early February.

What you need to know: At an April 13 meeting, City Council approved a $22,200 contract with Ure Consulting Group to lead the fire chief selection process.

The item comes after City Council approved Dana Massey as the first female interim fire chief at a Jan. 26 meeting, Community Impact reported. She assumed the role Feb. 2.

According to Ure Consulting Group's proposal, the entire process of the search includes:

• An initial meeting with the city administrator and human resources
• An on-site meeting with Katy Fire Department personnel
• Development of a job posting, professional recruitment brochure and online application process
• Conducting leadership and management questionnaire for top applications
• Selecting three to four semifinalists for the role and completing Zoom interviews
• Coordinating interviews and meet and greets with stakeholders
• Providing a final report for city officials

Local Table, a Houston area family-owned concept, is celebrating ten years of business April 18 with a $10 discount on all tabs at every location, according to an April 13 social media post.

The context: Established in 2016, Local Table was created by the family behind Hungry’s Café and Bistro and was built with young families in suburban areas in mind, according to its website.

In the last ten years, Local Table has expanded to six locations, with the newest addition opening in Missouri City in March. The brand can also be found in Cinco Ranch, Cypress, Fulshear, Houston and The Woodlands.

On the menu: Offering brunch, lunch, dinner and happy hour, Local Table serves hand-crafted recipes made with fresh ingredients with menu options including plant-based offerings, burgers, wraps, tacos and staple brunch dishes, per its website.

• Locations vary

Houston City Council member Abbie Kamin will serve as Harris County attorney effective June 15 after Commissioners Court approved her appointment April 16 in a 3-2 vote.

What happened: Kamin replaces County Attorney Jonathan Fombonne, who said he will serve in the position until she takes over in June. Commissioners Court named Fombonne as the county attorney Jan. 8 after now-U.S. Rep. Christian Menefee, D-Houston, resigned from the role to run for Congress, Community Impact previously reported.

Kamin must still earn voter approval in the Nov. 3 election, where she faces Republican candidate Jacqueline Lucci Smith, the sole Republican to enter the race to serve for the rest of Menefee's county attorney term, which expires in 2028.

What they're saying: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said she expects Kamin to garner the votes Nov. 3, but it "doesn't feel right" to appoint her to the role prematurely. Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey also said the process lacked transparency and that he could not support her appointment.

Painted Tree Boutiques permanently closed all of its locations—including six Greater Houston-area stores—on April 14, according to the business’s website.

The details: Among the Houston-area locations listed on the company’s website include:

• Baybrook, 1003 W. Bay Area Blvd., Webster
• Champions, 5407 Cypress Creek Parkway, Houston
• Cinco Ranch, 6729 S. Fry Road, Katy
• Kingwood, 1153 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood
• Sugar Land, 15555 Hwy. 59, Sugar Land
• Westchase, 10957 Westheimer Road, Houston

• Closed April 14
• Locations vary