
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
Gina Hinojosa's transition process compared to Ann Richards, former staffer says
There hasn’t been a transition of power like this in the state of Texas in 36 years. It could be argued that there has never been one this widespread in modern history.
2026 Election: Political remodeling underway at Texas Capitol with promises, potential roadblocks
Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa introduced key members of her transition team Thursday and said she is ready to get to work. It’s a top to bottom political renovation project that also includes two key offices: the attorney general's office and comptroller.
Election 2026: New poll, ads show tight and chaotic races in Texas
The last major poll before the end of early voting is now out. It shows the senate race remains close and as the only statewide race with a democrat in the lead.
Election 2026: Has the early voting surge ended?
Wait times at most early voting locations were down Wednesday across the Austin metro. It’s unclear if the surge is over, or if it's just a mid-week lull before a Friday dash.
Election 2026: Top political party leaders speak on polls, voter surges
The top candidates on the Texas Midterm ballot are not debating, but two top party leaders spoke to Battleground Texas on Tuesday.
2026 Election: Access to public voting records could bring new election reform
If you've already voted, you may notice the blitz of phone calls and text messages from the campaigns has finally stopped. The reprieve is because of a state law, originally written to prevent fraud at the ballot box.
2026 Election: Former Ann Richards staffer hears familiar echo on current campaign trail
In the governor's race, the latest Emerson Poll still has Gov. Abbott in the lead. But some political observers say there's a familiar echo from the past on the campaign trail, and history could be on the verge of repeating itself.
2026 Election: Texas Senate candidates claim momentum despite conflicting polls
The new and conflicting polling numbers come as candidates are about to close out the first week of early voting.
'Waitress' at Bass Concert Hall: Local child, Texas State graduate share stage
The national tour of "Waitress" will take the stage at UT Austin's Bass Concert Hall for three nights and Central Texas will be well represented.
2026 election: Midterm longshots play political long game
Voter discontent over the ballot choices hasn't slowed early voter turn out. Several third-party candidates are still hoping to make a statement that goes beyond being a spoiler









