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Gina’s Treats now offering scratch-made baked goods in Humble

Owner Georgina Trevino said she is now offering baked goods in Humble through her online business founded in March.

On the menu: Menu items offered include mini cakes, tres leches cakes, muffins, cheesecakes and brownies, per the website.

How it works: Orders can be placed via the website linked on Gina’s Treats Instagram page. The local bakery offers pickup and delivery services at the Humble ZIP code 77338.

  • Opened in March
  • Pickup/delivery available in Humble

 
Market Story
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Humble officials tout hiring of new CEO

Officials with Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Humble announced the selection of Crystal Reiser to serve as the hospital’s chief executive officer, according to a June 4 news release.

The details: Reiser said she was excited for the opportunity to lead the 78-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital, according to the release.

“I am excited to join the Encompass Health team in Humble,” Reiser said in the release. “The hospital is known for providing excellent patient care, and I am excited to support the work of our teams as they continue to be a pillar in our community.”

A closer look: Reiser is bringing more than 10 years of hospital experience to the CEO role, according to the release.

Reiser earned a master’s degree in nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington, a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Southeastern Louisiana University and a bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University, according to the release.

 
Across The Region
A sneak peek: FIFA Fan Festival to include Houston's favorite food, artists and unique offerings

The 39-day FIFA Fan Festival in Downtown Houston is set to host its opening ceremony June 11 as soccer matches across the three host countries kick off for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here is what residents can expect to see, taste and participate in at the festival.

Read all about it: Fans attending the festival, according to a May 26 news release, can expect a curated selection of nearly 20 local food options from vendors and restaurants from across the Greater Houston area, including The Waffle Bus, The Burger Joint and Kurbside Eatz.

In addition to the food offerings, the festival will feature a roster of live acts that includes well-known Houston names such as Trae Tha Truth, Mike Jones and Mateo Lopez, as well as special guest performers Baby Bash, Chris Perez and Frankie J.

One more thing: The Fan Festival is free and open to the public and offers live match broadcasts. The festival will be open June 11-July 19.

 
What You May Have Missed
New Pearland bakery opens, park coming soon to Katy: 5 trending stories in the Greater Houston area

Need to catch up on Community Impact’s coverage from last week? Check out five trending stories in the Greater Houston area from May 29-June 5.

1. New bakery opens in Pearland

2. Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office talks Flock cameras

3. Legacy Park at Katy Court to bring 56-acre park

4. Missouri City updates thoroughfare plan for Sienna circulation

5. Conroe ISD approves 5 new principals

 
Statewide News
The parasitic screwworm was found in South Texas. Here’s what it means for the state’s beef supply.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed June 3 that a case of the New World screwworm, a parasitic fly, was detected on a cattle ranch in South Texas.

The overview: The case marks the first domestic detection of screwworm in a decade and the first Texas case in approximately 50 years. The flesh-eating parasite is a threat to the state’s $15.5 billion cattle industry.

Zooming in: No additional infestations have been identified, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins told reporters. Federal and state officials have emphasized that they do not anticipate issues with the food supply chain, as the screwworm only targets live animals and does not infest meat, fruit or vegetables.

However, experts have warned that a larger, prolonged screwworm outbreak could cause a spike in beef prices.

A widespread infestation is estimated to cost Texas at least $1.8 billion per year in damages, according to a USDA analysis of a 1976 screwworm outbreak. Texas cattle, sheep and goat producers would face about $732 million in annual losses.

 

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