Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Michael Phillips was swept away while responding to flash flooding along Cow Creek last Saturday.

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One of the scariest things that can happen to you is being in an emergency situation while flying. While the absolute majority of pilots can get everything under control and get their passengers to ...

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A combined squad of Australian and New Zealand rugby players is set to face the British and Irish Lions on Saturday in ...

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“Captain Phillips” is less an adventure yarn about the daring rescue of a captured American than a celebration of a huge and expensive machine that crushes disorder.

He's the captain of Netflix now. One of Tom Hanks' most powerful and most critically-acclaimed movies hit Netflix on July 1st ...

Richard Phillips praises Tom Hanks' low-key portrayal of a harrowing high-seas experience.

The 2013 film Captain Phillips is headed to Netflix in July, starring Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks. The film, based ...

Captain Phillips shines on Ultra HD Blu-ray with impressive detail, vibrant colors, and a Dolby Atmos mix for an enhanced viewing experience.

“Captain Phillips” is many things: a (mostly) true story, a survival tale and an edge-of-your-seat drama. In the style of much of director Paul Greengrass’ work (“The Bourne Ultimatum,” “Green Zone”), ...