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Austin American-Statesman — Addictive local news app for Austin

Android Hearst Newspapers - LLC
2.4 GP
40,725+
Google Play

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Been using the Austin American-Statesman app for a couple months now. It’s basically a news app focused on Austin and Central Texas. Pretty solid if you’re into keeping up with what’s happening in the area.

Here’s what you can do: you can get alerts on breaking news, read articles on local schools, businesses, and politics. And there’s also a digital version of the newspaper you can browse through. And they’ve got some fun puzzles and audio stories too – took me a while to figure that out but it’s a cool feature.

Look, if you live in or around Austin, you’ll probably get a lot of use out of this app. It’s not perfect – the ads can be kinda annoying if you don’t pay – but overall it does a good job of keeping you informed on what’s going on in the city.

Editor Opinion

So here's my honest take on the Austin American-Statesman app. I've tested a bunch of local news apps and this one's pretty solid. The coverage is pretty comprehensive, with a good mix of breaking news, in-depth reporting, sports, and even some lifestyle content. And the design is clean and easy to navigate too. But it's not without its flaws - the ads can get a little intrusive at times, and I wish the push notifications were a bit more customizable. Overall though, if you're an Austin resident who wants to stay on top of what's happening in your city, this is worth checking out.

Manya Lyalya
Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Tons of news and information about Austin and Central Texas
  • Clean, user-friendly design makes it easy to find what you're looking for
  • Digital newspaper edition is a nice bonus for print readers
  • Audio stories and puzzles add some extra content
  • Free to download and use

Cons

  • Ads can be a bit annoying if you don't pay for the premium version
  • Push notification settings could be more customizable
  • Coverage can sometimes feel a bit surface-level on certain topics

Specifications

Updated 06.10.2025
Age Rating Everyone
Developer Hearst Newspapers - LLC
Android Android 9++
Package Name com.cmgdigital.AASBreakingNews

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