Marley Malenfant

A plate sitting on your dashboard isn't enough. Here's how Texas law addresses front plates and what a violation could cost.

There are a few things a Texas driver needs to keep their vehicle street-legal: car insurance, a current registered tag and a rear license plate.

A Travis County resident is the first person to test positive for West Nile virus in the county this year.

Before grabbing the pruning shears, know where your rights end at the property line.

Does your neighbor have an overgrown tree that's encroaching on your yard and your conscience? A neighbor's tree hanging over your fence can be more than an annoyance.

Got junk? Most Austinites probably do. But how can you get rid of that old couch and those appliances without any hassle ? Unlike weekly city trash collection, the rules for getting rid of junk are different.

Taking your dog for a walk is routine. But where your dog stops to do its business can raise questions about private property — and whether those “no

Texas has had its share of strange laws and legal quirks over the years. What could those weird rules be? Maybe carrying wire cutters could get you in trouble.

A condiment company based in Austin is recalling a jalapeño ranch dressing because of an undeclared egg allergen.

Nearly 71 million Americans receive monthly Social Security benefits.