This is a fantastic start for a first season. Those spots look like they are probably insect damage. Try planting some marigolds around the tomatoes next time -- they seem to be pretty good for pushing pests away, and will probably make the mrs happier as well.
The most useful thing, if you are in any way a cook, is an herb garden. They're practically no work other than watering, and you'll be using them more and more once you start. It's an encouragement to keep to eating whole foods, too. Parsley, basil, thyme, oregano and chives are what I use most, but it depends on your taste. Grow what you like to eat.
Thank you, I have some basil and rosemary growing as well, very low maintenance. These were a nursery transplant it's located in an area that's mostly full sun, minus the morning sun because there's a fence. The ones that I started from seeds are producing fruit but smaller and not ripe yet. Will update when those get there. I'm in Texas as well, southeast Texas.
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