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
Power demand sets new record as lawmakers get grid reform update
As temperatures in Texas continue to sore, concern surrounding the grid increases.
Hill Country peach crops behind schedule due to heat, drought
The hope is the rain will return in September, breaking the drought. That could extend the peach season into the fall and could bring a rare peach/pumpkin harvest.
This Week in Texas Politics: Gun violence dominates hot political week
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at the hot topics that dominated Texas politics this week.
Uvalde school shooting hearings begin at State Capitol
On Thursday, the State Capitol hearings began into the Uvalde, Texas school shooting, where 19 children and two teachers were killed.
Nearly a dozen dogs stolen from kennel in Cedar Creek
The three men, wearing masks, spent a little more than 30 minutes on the property gathering dogs. They can be seen tossing the animals over a fence.
Houston-based energy expert raises concerns of rolling electrical blackouts from Texas power grid
Hirs is not confident the ongoing redesign of the power market by the Texas Public Utility Commission will provide better protection for the consumer.
Austin enters Stage 1 for water restrictions
The last time Austin was under Stage 1 water restrictions was back in 2018. Stage 1, this time, was triggered once again by the lower water levels on Lake Travis and Buchannan.
Possible job cuts by Tesla could cut into deal with Travis County
Travis County officials are also keeping a close watch. The multi-million dollar incentive package that brought Tesla to Austin does not require a job cut notification.
TxDOT launches campaign to address road safety on Texas roadways
A media blitz launched by TxDOT was designed to address the safety crisis. The message is simple and to the point, if you are caught speeding, you will be ticketed.
New, major roadway expected to bring growth to north Williamson County
A new roadway between Jarrell and Bartlett is expected to bring new growth to the northern Williamson County area.