Aaron Barker
Aaron Barker is the Texas Regional Digital Content Director for FOX Local. He joined the Dallas-based team in 2025.
An award-winning journalist and meteorologist, Aaron came to FOX Local from FOX Weather, where he served as a senior digital content producer.
Aaron spent nearly a decade in Houston before moving to Dallas. While there, he covered historic events like Hurricane Harvey, Tropical Storm Imelda and the Great Texas Freeze.
A Mississippi State alumnus, Aaron spends his free time practicing photography, seeking out the best Texas barbecue and hanging out with his dachshund-beagle mix, Addison.
The latest from Aaron Barker
ERCOT says Texas power grid ready for possible winter storm this week
The possibility of a winter storm impacting Texas this week has some residents nervous about a repeat of a 2021 winter storm that turned deadly when millions across the state lost power for days at a time.
Texas wildfire activity expected to increase as drought devours state
Wildfire activity is expected to increase across Texas for the remainder of winter and into spring as drought spreads.
Texas voters worried about health care costs as midterm primary approaches
The cost of health care is top of mind for Texas voters as they prepare to head to the polls during the consequential midterm election this year.
Man accused in 2 shootings just hours apart in Lubbock
One man has been arrested in connection with a pair of shootings in Lubbock earlier this week that happened within hours of each other and left one person injured.
Uvalde school shooting trial: Judge denies mistrial motion after 'discrepancies' in teacher's testimony
A judge presiding over the trial of a former school police officer charged after the deadly 2022 mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, denied a motion by his attorneys Wednesday for a mistrial.
Abbott demands Mexico extradite suspect in Texas commissioner’s slaying
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has demanded that Mexico extradite the suspect named in the shooting death of a state commissioner over the weekend.
These are the best places to stargaze in the Lone Star State
If you want to get a marvelous view of a meteor shower or a stunning scene of stars, there are lots of places to choose from in Texas.
Bexar County, Texas, missing teens: 1 found dead, 1 still missing, 1 found safe
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office intensified search operations this week as investigators sought the public’s help in locating three teenagers reported missing in separate incidents across the county.
Blizzard Warning issued in Texas as winter weather hits parts of state
After record-breaking heat during Christmas across much of Texas, conditions have turned much colder during the final days of 2025.
Former Texas Lt. Gov. Bill Ratliff dies at 89
Former Texas Lt. Gov. William "Bill" Ratliff died Monday at his home in Mount Pleasant, Texas, according to an obituary. He was 89.