City

To keep trick-or-treaters safe, the Austin Police Department conducted a No-Refusal Initiative on Halloween night and made more DWI arrests on the holiday than last year.

The Austin Public Health department launched a webpage on the Austin government website last Wednesday to track the current trend of lung injuries related to electronic cigarettes.

Melody Alcazar, an Austin Parks and Recreation Department program coordinator, said the study focuses on areas of the city that lack access to natural ammenities such as parks and gardens. She said the results of the two-year study will show how infrequent exposure to nature impacts children’s health.

Ramiro “Ray” Martinez, a former Austin police officer, was honored for his heroism during the UT Tower shooting at a plaque unveiling rededicating a county building in his name.