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Prime suspect in the Texas Killing Fields murders interviewed in an all-new episode of ‘The Evidence Room’
HOUSTON – Could a serial killer have been walking among them for years undetected?
Perhaps only Clyde Hedrick will ever know for sure.
Over the last four decades, Hedrick has been linked to a number of murder victims found in the marshy stretch off I-45 between Harris and Galveston counties that became known as ’The Texas Killing Fields.’ But he’s never been charged in those cases.
So could the death of Ellen Rae Beason, a 29-year-old woman who disappeared from a bar in League City in 1984, finally unravel the mystery?
“We’re dealing with a possible serial killer,” says Galveston County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Tommy Hansen. “He’s not going to have a warm blood in his system.”
In an all-new episode of the KPRC 2 Investigates true crime docuseries ‘The Evidence Room,’ we’re taking you deeper inside ‘The Texas Killing Fields’ cases that have haunted our collective memory for 40 years to reveal the stumbling blocks that have kept the victims’ families from getting closure.
And, for the first time–you’ll hear from Hedrick, the man who remains a prime suspect in the killings, in exclusive on-camera interview.
“How is it you are connected to all these women, and they all end up dead?” asks KPRC 2′s Robert Arnold.
‘The Texas Killing Fields’ continues Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. exclusively on the KPRC 2+ livestream.
‘The Evidence Room’ is now in its sixth season.
The original true crime docuseries produced by KPRC 2 Investigates received national honors from the 44th Annual Telly Awards in 2023. The Telly Awards honors “innovative, inclusive, and disruptive work that breaks through the static.”
You can stream new episodes from Season 6 of ‘The Evidence Room’ Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. on KPRC 2+. You can also catch up on previous seasons here.
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Look for the KPRC 2+ livestream in the “Watch Live” section of the Click2Houston news app.
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See wild rescue of trapped roller coaster riders
Eight people were rescued after the Iron Shark roller coaster stalled at Galveston Pleasure Pier, leaving riders stuck near the summit for hours.
While Texas Roadhouse is known for its signature steaks and rolls, the restaurant has changed its menu over the years.
Texas Roadhouse first opened in 1993 and has become known for favorites like its warm, freshly baked rolls served with honey cinnamon butter and its hand-cut steaks. While many signature items remain, some fan-favorite menu offerings have since been discontinued.
Recently, Tasting Table, which features recipes and news for food enthusiasts, looked back at some discontinued Texas Roadhouse menu items that some may remember fondly.
Here are some of the discontinued menu items at Texas Roadhouse.
Floor peanuts
While some Texas Roadhouse locations may still provide peanuts by request, the practice of throwing the shells on the floor ended with the pandemic, according to Tasting Table.
Users on Yelp also discussed whether peanut shells could be tossed on the floor.
“They still offer peanuts is sealed bags upon request. Just ask for peanuts and they’ll keep on bringing them,” one user said.
Baked beans
While the restaurant offers several side options, such as green beans, mashed potatoes, and seasoned corn, Texas Roadhouse no longer carries baked beans — which are common at steakhouses.
“Always enjoyed Texas Roadhouse but Broke my heart when they took those delicious baked beans off the menu,” a reddit user posted back in 2023, while searching for a recipe.
Original Chicken Critters
While there are Chicken Critters — chicken tenders that are golden-fried and lightly crispy — on the menu today, fans say the original recipe has changed.
Apparently, the tenders were crispier and lighter, according to Reddit users.
“My husband and I talk about the OG chicken critters all the time,” one Reddit user posted.
Sierra Chicken Pasta
The only pasta dish served at Texas Roadhouse has gone viral on TikTok, with many recreating it with their own recipes.
The Sierra Chicken Pasta was made with penne pasta, pieces of crispy bacon, and grilled chicken, all of which were tossed in an Asiago cheese sauce, according to The Takeout.
It doesn’t appear that Texas Roadhouse offers any type of pasta, according to its menu.
Oven-roasted half chicken
The discontinued item came in two styles — plain or barbecue — according to Tasting Table.
The restaurant still offers several chicken options, though, like smothered chicken (served with wide, made-from-scratch gravy) and grilled BBQ chicken.
Natassia Paloma may be reached at npaloma@gannett.com, @NatassiaPaloma on X, natassia_paloma on Instagram, and Natassia Paloma on Facebook.
The overseas death of a U.S. Army soldier from Central Texas is under investigation, the Department of Defense announced Wednesday.
Sgt. Devin A. Seibel, 26, of the Waco suburb of Robinson, died Sunday in a “training‑related incident” at Erbil Airbase in Iraq, officials said.
According to the department, Seibel was an active‑duty soldier supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, the U.S.-led coalition campaign launched in June 2014 to defeat the Islamic State (ISIS) in Iraq and Syria.
Seibel was assigned to the Air Ambulance Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, in Fort Carson, Colo.
The department didn’t release any additional information.
CBS News Texas will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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