I'm a new member also, in Los Angeles, but I grew up 25 miles south of Waco, and I will be going there tomorrow to visit my family, who live just north of Temple. I went to Temple High School and used to take a cousin at Baylor out to movies (She's one year older than I am).
I joined this forum to exchange information about Japanese food and recipes. I've been experimenting with Japanese pickles, but I also make sushi, tempura, and several other Japanese dishes. Fortunately, there is a Japanese supermarket (Mitsuwa) in my neighborhood, which makes it easy for me to get ingredients.
When I get back, I will introduce myself more formally.