<P> Although the return of Walker Texas Ranger did not garner the ratings CBS had hoped for, indications were that CBS was green - lighting future Walker Texas Ranger "movie of the week" projects . But as of spring 2006, both CBS and the Norris camp have been silent as to the future of the franchise, leaving many to wonder if it will return . Trial by Fire ended with Sheree J. Wilson's character the victim of a courthouse shooting, leaving many viewers to believe that there would be a follow - up movie . </P> <P> When they announced their fall 2006 prime - time schedule, CBS said that they would no longer be producing "Sunday Night Movie of the Week" projects, which severely impaired any hopes of Walker's return to television in the foreseeable future . </P> <P> On May 15, 2007, CBS announced its fall line - up, but this did not include the return of the "Sunday Night Movie of the Week ." </P> <P> Most episodes were based on true stories . A short - lived series, Sons of Thunder, featured recurring character Carlos Sandoval, who resigns from his post with the Dallas police and teams up with childhood friend Trent Malloy (a protégé of Walker's), to start a private investigation firm . </P>

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