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
Liberty Hill mother raises awareness after driver passes school bus illegally
School buses are being passed while picking up children, and now a Liberty Hill mother is catching offenders on camera.
CAIR files lawsuit over alleged free speech violations at campus protests in Texas
CAIR officials believe Texas Gov. Greg Abbott misused the slogan “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" in an executive order to justify shutting down Pro-Palestine protests at several state universities.
Texas lawmakers begin work on anti-squatting legislation
Texas lawmakers are looking at creating a law to make it easier for homeowners to kick squatters off their property.
Nationwide campus protests, DEI was focus of Texas Committee hearing
State lawmakers are trying to decide how to respond to the recent pro-Palestine protests on college campuses. Lawmakers also called on university leaders to explain how they have responded to a law requiring the closure of DEI programs.
SH 130 gets smart tech upgrade for driverless trucks
The SH 130 toll is getting a million dollar upgrade. The work is to help driverless big rigs run safer. The project is creating what's called a "smart corridor for freight."
Clean up begins in Johnson City after severe weather
Clean up is underway after severe storms tore through parts of Central Texas Thursday night. Johnson City was one of the first areas to be hit, and the Hill Country town saw hail as large as grapefruit.
Flood cleanup now underway at historic Central Texas church
A hundred-year-old church in Coryell County is undergoing cleanup and repairs after a nearby creek flooded the building.
Texas weather: Storms bring drought relief, damage across Hill Country
Recent storms in Texas brought some drought relief to parts of the Hill Country, but there were also several high water rescues.
Texas DEI shutdown: UT Austin faculty members push back
Since January, when SB 17 took effect, colleges across Texas have shut down diversity, equity and inclusion programs. FOX 7's Rudy Koski spoke to UT faculty about why they believe DEI should remain.
Campus Palestine protests, Paxton sues Biden, political deepfakes: This Week in Texas Politics
Campus protests were the big news this week, but there were still plenty of other headlines This Week in Texas Politics.