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
Texas likely sets new power demand record during extreme heat
Air conditioning units are working overtime in Texas this week as a heatwave envelops the state.
Triple-digit heat, tropical storm to push Texas power grid to near record-high demand
The agency charged with managing the Texas power grid said it is preparing for both high heat and a possible tropical storm to put pressure on the system this week.
Hundreds of homes damaged by Texas floods as concerns remain downstream
Hundreds of homes and businesses were damaged by last week's floods in the Texas Hill Country, and while recovery is underway, dangerous conditions remain across Central Texas as floodwaters continue moving downstream.
Texas gas prices climbing as national average hits $4 a gallon
Gas prices in Texas are on the rise again after the national average hit $4 per gallon.
Abbott declares major disaster in 28 Texas counties as flood recovery begins
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declared a major disaster Friday in 28 Texas counties that have been impacted by this week’s flooding in the Hill Country.
Abbott appoints advisor as Secretary of State ahead of midterm elections
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has made his pick for Secretary of State after the current officeholder announced she is stepping down.
San Antonio tornado causes damage on northwest side of city
A tornado hit part of San Antonio on Wednesday morning.
Abbott declares disaster in 59 Texas counties as flooding hits
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for 59 counties as flooding hits parts of the state.
Millions in Texas face serious dayslong flash flooding threat
Millions across Texas face the risk of flash flooding this week.
Tennessee double-homicide suspect arrested by Border Patrol in Texas
A man wanted in connection with a double homicide in Tennessee was arrested by Border Patrol in Texas this week.