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
Midland mass shooting leaves 1 dead, 10 injured; Suspect confirmed dead
A Midland city employee was identified Saturday as the person killed in a mass shooting that wounded 10 others before the gunman was later found dead, according to city officials.
102,000 Texas students got school vouchers in program’s first year
The first year of the Texas school-choice program saw 102,000 students awarded vouchers for the upcoming school year.
Lawyer who defended Paxton at impeachment trial backs Talarico
A lawyer who defended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton during his impeachment trial three years ago has backed Paxton’s opponent in the upcoming U.S. Senate race.
Texas hemp ban enforceable while legal challenge plays out, court rules
The ban on many hemp products being sold in Texas can be enforced while a legal challenge plays out, a court has ruled.
Trump calls Spurs’ Wembanyama ‘great player,’ says he will attend NBA Finals game
President Donald Trump praised a San Antonio Spurs player, while announcing he plans to attend an NBA Finals game next week to cheer on his hometown New York Knicks.
Texas Pride events 2026: Parades, festivals and more happening this June
Pride Month is celebrated each June, and more than a dozen Texas cities and towns are hosting festivities this year.
Texas summer power demand could jump nearly 10% from last year, ERCOT says
The group charged with operating the bulk of the Texas power grid said this week they are preparing for a record level of electricity demand this summer.
2 fans banned from NBA arenas for life after incident during Game 1 of Finals: report
Two people have been banned from NBA arenas for life after an incident that happened during Game 1 of the Finals on Tuesday night, according to a report.
Highly pathogenic virus found in herd of Texas dairy cows
State and federal agriculture officials said highly pathogenic avian flu has been found in a herd of dairy cows in Texas.
Jane Nelson, Texas’ top election official, stepping down as Secretary of State
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson said Tuesday she will leave the post next month.