About Us

Hello! We are The Now.

The Now Daily is an independent digital news publication based in College Station, Texas. We provide original reporting, analysis, and timely coverage of stories affecting Bryan-College Station, Brazos County, and communities across Texas, while also covering major national developments that matter to our readers.

Our coverage focuses on local and Texas news, energy, business, politics, education, public affairs, community developments, and other issues that directly affect Texans. We closely follow local government, public agencies, schools, businesses, and community organizations throughout the Bryan-College Station area and beyond.

We believe good journalism should be accurate, accessible, and transparent. Our reporting is built around credible sources, public records, government data, direct statements, firsthand information when available, and clearly identified outside sources. When covering national stories, we work to provide clear context and explain why those developments matter to our readers.

The Now Daily was founded in Texas with a simple goal: provide readers with straightforward journalism without unnecessary noise or sensationalism. As an independent publication, we are committed to expanding our original local reporting while maintaining high standards for accuracy, fairness, transparency, and responsible journalism.

Our Authors & Editors

Peyton Lederman — Founder, Editor & Contributor

Peyton Lederman is the founder, editor, and lead contributor of The Now Daily. He oversees the publication's editorial direction and contributes reporting and analysis covering Texas, energy, business, politics, public policy, and major developments affecting communities throughout the state.

Peyton is pursuing a degree in Engineering at Texas A&M University, where his studies include energy systems, engineering, and technologies related to the global energy industry background also includes experience in business operations, entrepreneurship, and digital publishing.

His experience and interests in energy, economics, business, and public policy contribute to The Now Daily's coverage of issues ranging from the Texas energy industry and economic development to state and national policy.

As editor, Peyton oversees The Now Daily's commitment to accurate sourcing, transparency, corrections, and responsible reporting.

Lily Lederman — Staff Writer

Lily Lederman is a staff writer for The Now Daily covering Texas and community news, current events, culture, lifestyle, and significant national developments.

She earned an Associate Degree from a Texas junior college, where she developed skills in communication, research, and written analysis. Her background also includes experience in social media management, content creation, editing, and digital communications.

At The Now Daily, Lily researches and develops stories using credible sources, public information, direct statements, and other available reporting materials. Her work focuses on presenting developing stories in a clear, accessible, and informative way while maintaining the publication's standards for accuracy and responsible journalism.