Walt Maciborski

4 days ago | cbsaustin.com | Walt Maciborski

As the dust settles on the 89th Texas Legislature, a clear picture is emerging of a state making significant down payments on its future. Lawmakers have channeled massive investments into critical areas, a move policy experts say is designed to sustain and amplify the renowned "Texas Miracle" that continues to draw businesses and talent to the state. According to the public policy group Texas 2036, the recent legislative session was pivotal for the state's long-term prosperity.

1 week ago | cbsaustin.com | Walt Maciborski

The virtual and real worlds collided in Austin this weekend as the Moody Center hosted the BLAST.TV Major, the world championship for the popular video game Counter-Strike. The event transformed esports from a niche hobby into a blockbuster spectacle, drawing tens of thousands of fans and cementing Austin's reputation as a premier destination for the new breed of global sport.

3 weeks ago | cbsaustin.com | Walt Maciborski

Technology once used to scan for bombs and contraband is now helping Austin drivers get a fast and transparent look at their car's health. An Austin car dealership is one of the first in the area to adopt a high-tech, drive-thru system that uses cameras and artificial intelligence to spot problems in seconds. At Austin Infiniti, customers pulling into the service bay drive through what looks like a futuristic car wash.

4 weeks ago | cbsaustin.com | Walt Maciborski

Wound care is entering a new era with innovative technologies designed to dramatically improve healing. An Austin surgeon is at the forefront, utilizing a new FDA-cleared synthetic material that creates a 3D matrix, effectively mimicking the body's own intricate healing process. This cutting-edge electrospun fiber matrix material, known as RESTRATA, recently played a crucial role in the accelerated recovery of John Moore, who suffered a severe leg wound. Moore's ordeal began with a farm accident.

1 month ago | cbsaustin.com | Walt Maciborski

Tech This Out, a new era for sports technology and innovation, has officially launched in North Texas with the grand opening of "Origin," a state-of-the-art innovation center. Global innovation platform Plug and Play, in partnership with the City of Frisco and the Frisco Economic Development Corporation, celebrated the facility's debut with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.