Harris County Precinct 4’s Senior Adult Program invites the community to enjoy three hours of live rock, folk, and country music during the 17th annual Precinct 4 Opry Friday, July 27 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Humble Civic Center, located at 8233 Will Clayton Parkway in Humble. This year, musicians Michael and Ginny Hix return with The Holla Band and other special guests to bring uniquely dynamic, high-energy performances featuring pop, rock, and country hits from the past. Michael Hix has been compared

Kingwood Library is now open with a full line-up of popular children’s programming. Children and teens can participate in the library’s Summer Reading Program every week through Aug. 4! Visit the library for Toddler Time every Tuesday at 10 a.m. and at 10:30 a.m. Lapsit Storytime begins at 11:15 a.m. on Tuesdays and at 11 a.m. on Thursdays. Don’t miss Preschool Storytime every Wednesday at 11 a.m. or Family Storytime every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. This is just a small snapshot of the many programs going on at at Kingwood Library. Check out a complete listing of Kingwood Library events at www.hcpl.net/location/kingwood-branch-library.

There's a new fire marshal in town! Harris County Commissioners Court recently appointed Chief Deputy Laurie L. Christensen as the county's new fire marshal. Christensen is a retired member of the Pasadena Volunteer Fire Department with more than 25 years of experience in emergency response, including 18 years as a chief officer. Prior to working at Harris County, Christensen was fire marshal in La Porte.