Young baker’s sweet idea raises over $3,000 for animals impacted by Texas floods

HOUSTON — In the bustling kitchen of Cakes by Gina, where flawless frosting and fondant creations are the norm, something even sweeter is taking shape — and it’s not just dessert.

“I told her the kitchen is yours if you need it,” owner Gina Gutierrez said. “I didn’t realize how many orders she was going to have.”

A corner of the commercial bakery now belongs to 11-year-old Kamryn Balfour, a young camper with a big heart and an even bigger purpose. Inspired by the devastating July 4th floods that ravaged parts of the Texas Hill Country. Kamryn was staying at Kickapoo Kamp. It’s about 20 miles from Camp Mystic, where 27 campers and counselors were killed…

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