This week busy stay-at-home mom Tiffany Flores Waites takes us inside her kitchen to share with us a favorite family recipe and tell us a bit about herself. Tiffany, who lives in Avinger, Texas, and can't receive KLTV on her tv set, says she loves KLTV so she watches the livestream of the news on her computer. We appreciate that and are happy that she shared her family's heirloom recipe with us, and with you.

KLTV: How did you learn to cook?  Tiffany: Oh.. as a teen I kind of just jumped into the kitchen. I loved certain classic meals and if my mom didn't want to make them I would.

Released by The Office of the Governor of the State of Texas:

The Texas Governor’s Commission for Women is seeking nominations of outstanding women for the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame, which celebrates accomplishments of Texas women who have made significant contributions in areas such as business, education, philanthropy, military and public service.

“The Texas Women’s Hall of Fame allows the Lone Star State to honor women whose outstanding accomplishments continue to make our state the best place to live, work and raise a family,” Gov. Perry said. “By recognizing these outstanding women, we are also inspiring young Texans to work hard and become the great leaders of tomorrow,” Gov. Perry said.

Nominees must be native or current Texas residents, and their noted achievement must have significant ties to Texas. Nominations must be submitted by March 9, with the induction ceremony taking place this fall.

Released by Texas Classroom Teachers Association:

The Texas Classroom Teachers Association has named the Houston County Life magazine and education reporter Jessica L. Zwar as 2011-12 recipients of the Silver Apple media award in the print category (circulation of less than 50,000).