Rudy Koski
Rudy Koski has been with FOX 7 Austin since 2008.
A graduate of the University of Mississippi, Rudy began his career on the radio at WWEE-AM where he hosted a two-hour cooking show. The Germantown, TN, native worked at various stations around the Southeast; WAPT in Jackson, MS, WCOV in Montgomery, AL, WHNT and WAFF, both in Huntsville AL, and WMC in Memphis, TN.
Prior to joining FOX 7, Rudy was a reporter with KVUE.
For his hard work and dedication, Rudy has been recognized with two RTNDA Edward R Murrow Awards and two AP Awards, one for Best Investigation and the other for Best Spot News.
The latest from Rudy Koski
Austin gas station shooting: Local attorney says suspect should not have been arrested
Keel said not only does he believe the bond should be lowered, he says Naz never should have been arrested.
Local StarFlight helicopters hit with laser strikes
StarFlight helicopters had four laser strikes in the last quarter of 2022. That's an increase over previous years, according to Safety Director Joe LebBecque.
Big pay raise for Texas teachers would cut into budget surplus
Texas Democrats called for a proposed pay hike, $15,000 for teachers and a 25% increase for school support staff. The legislation to do that was filed by State Representative James Talarico.
Record number of firearms found at Austin airport for 2022
In 2022, 154 firearms were found in carry-on luggage. Austin, the largest of the three Central Texas Region airports, had the most, exceeding the previous record in 2021 by 40 firearms.
About 80 percent of equipment stolen at Downtown Austin Drive In
The owner and his employees pieced together what was left, and the downtown show will still go on. However, make no mistake, he is upset about being victimized.
Gambling proposals gain traction in the Texas Legislature
Texas has been tough on gambling for decades but a new bill, SJR17, could change that by allowing a public vote on expanding gambling in the Lone Star State.
Inauguration Day in Texas: Gov. Greg Abbott sworn in for third term
In his speech at the State Capitol, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said he wants his legislative agenda to last not four years but 40 years.
Family goes to court to protect historic Black-owned farm in Travis County
A judge has issued a temporary restraining order against a development company after property owners filed a complaint claiming the company crossed onto a historic farm. The land is the homestead of a freed slave who was also a major figure in the horse breeding industry.
Houston restaurant shooting could factor into gun control debates
A recent deadly shooting in Houston could factor into upcoming gun control debates at the Texas State Capitol this legislative session.
Tesla to spend more than $700M on 5 expansion projects
The new space is expected to allow for the production of Tesla's new Cybertruck. The extra space could include the all-electric big rig, battery storage units and possibly even the robots Elon Musk is developing.