The area of Buffalo Gap Road beside the Mall of Abilene is now open for traffic in both northbound and southbound lanes.

Defense lawyers for Dr. Victor Lee of Abilene released a statement about his recent arrest for a sexual assault charge.

The Abilene Police Department announced Thursday the promotion of Lieutenant Joel Harris to assistant chief of police.

Both the name of the suspected murderer and the victim have been confirmed by officials in the West Texas manhunt.