Lily Lederman

Bryan Approves Three Rezoning Requests That Could Bring New Housing and Commercial Development

Photo by EJ Yao / Unsplash By Lily Lederman | The Now Daily Several pieces of vacant land across Bryan could soon look different after the Bryan City Council approved three separate rezoning requests involving residential, multifamily and commercial development. The council approved the requests during its Sept. 8 meeting. The properties include 2.21 acres […]

Bryan–College Station Cost of Living Is More Than 10% Below the National Average, New Data Shows

Photo by Aggie0083 / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 By Lily Lederman | The Now Daily Living in Bryan–College Station remains less expensive than the national average, according to newly released cost-of-living data for the second quarter of 2026. The College Station–Bryan metropolitan area recorded a Cost of Living Index of 89.6, according […]

College Station Approves $25.4 Million Upgrade to Major Wastewater Treatment Plant

Photo by Patrick Federi / Unsplash By Lily Lederman | The Now Daily College Station is moving forward with a major infrastructure project at the Carter’s Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, approving approximately $25.4 million for improvements designed to enhance how treated wastewater is filtered before leaving the facility. The College Station City Council considered a […]

College Station Opens New $18 Million Fire Station No. 7 as Southside Growth Continues

Photo by Jean Papillon / Unsplash By Lily Lederman | The Now Daily College Station has opened a new fire station on Greens Prairie Road, adding emergency response capacity to a part of the city that has experienced substantial residential and commercial growth. Fire Station No. 7 is located at 2981 Greens Prairie Road and […]

Downtown Bryan Buildings Could Get New Life After City Approves $350,000 Redevelopment Deal

Photo by Billy Hathorn / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 By Lily Lederman | The Now Daily Two historic buildings in Downtown Bryan could be headed for redevelopment after the Bryan City Council approved an economic development agreement aimed at bringing new investment to South Main Street. The agreement involves the Bryan Hotel […]

Bryan Extends Future of Legends Event Center and Travis Fields Through 2032

Photo by Jordan Tan / Unsplash By Lily Lederman | The Now Daily Bryan is extending its partnership with the company that operates Legends Event Center and expanding that relationship to include Travis Fields, bringing two of the city’s major youth sports facilities under the same management structure. The Bryan City Council approved an amended […]

$17 Billion Terafab Project Near College Station Could Bring Thousands of Jobs and Major Growth to the Brazos Valley

Photo by Homa Appliances / Unsplash By Lily Lederman | The Now Daily A massive semiconductor manufacturing project planned about 20 miles east of College Station could have a major impact on jobs, housing and development across the Brazos Valley, even though the facility itself will be located outside the city. SpaceX plans to develop […]

Bass Pro Shops Is Coming to College Station: What We Know About the Major Midtown Development

Photo by sheffieldb / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0 By Lily Lederman | The Now Daily A major new retail development is taking shape in south College Station, where plans call for a Bass Pro Shops store alongside restaurants, retail space and other development near the existing Costco. The College Station City Council […]

Bryan Keeps Property Tax Rate the Same for 2027 — But Some Homeowners Could Still Pay More

Photo by Phil Hearing / Unsplash By Lily Lederman | The Now Daily Bryan homeowners will see the same city property tax rate for another year after the Bryan City Council gave final approval to the rate during a special meeting on Sept. 15. The city adopted a rate of $0.624 per $100 of taxable […]

Texas A&M Names Jerry Strawser Interim Provost and Executive Vice President

Kailynn.Nelson / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. By Lily Lederman | The Now Daily Texas A&M University will have a familiar administrator serving in one of its highest academic leadership positions while the university searches for a permanent provost. The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents unanimously approved Dr. Jerry R. Strawser as interim […]