The Dallas Cowboys' decision to sign defensive tackle Quinnen Williams to a three-year, $105.9 million contract extension was part of the organization's long-term plan after acquiring him at last season's trade deadline.
The U.S. Senate did not vote on the Protect College Sports Act before lawmakers left for their summer recess, delaying action on the bipartisan college athletics legislation until September.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Friday that more than $5.6 million in grants has been awarded to Texas colleges and universities through the Nursing Innovation Grant Program to expand nursing education and strengthen the state's healthcare workforce.
The NCAA Division II Executive Board has approved an age-based eligibility model that will change how student-athletes establish their eligibility beginning in future seasons.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Thursday that SpaceX will build a vertically integrated semiconductor fabrication plant in Grimes County, representing a capital investment of more than $16.8 billion and creating 3,000 new jobs.