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
Talarico responds after Hegseth’s pastor wishes him ‘crucified’
State Rep. James Talarico has responded to statements made by a man described as a spiritual adviser to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth that called for the Democratic senate candidate to be "crucified."
Texas schools ordered to stop Cesar Chavez lessons
Texas schools were ordered Monday to halt or revise lessons referencing Cesar Chavez following newly surfaced allegations of sexual abuse reported by The New York Times.
Man’s death in east Austin being investigated as city’s 16th homicide of 2026
A man’s death Sunday in east Austin is being investigated as the city’s 16th homicide of the year, according to police.
Patrick creates Texas religious liberty committee as he leads similar Trump panel
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced Monday he is creating a state Senate committee focused on religious liberty.
4 Texas teams make it to Sweet 16 round of NCAA Tournament
Four Texas teams have advanced to the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA college basketball tournament.
Heat dome shoves Texas into summer as spring begins
Mother Nature wants Texas to skip over spring and go directly to summer this weekend with record-breaking heat expected across much of the state.
Texas enters NCAA Tournament after ‘First Four’ win against NC State
The University of Texas has officially entered the NCAA college basketball tournament after winning their so-called "First Four" game against North Carolina State.
Talarico holds small lead over Cornyn, Paxton in US Senate race, poll finds
Some of the first polling of the general election race for U.S. Senate in Texas showed that the Democratic candidate has the lead over both Republicans vying for the seat.
‘Remember the Alamo’: Wreaths laid at San Antonio site on 190th anniversary of crucial Texas battle
Dozens gathered at The Alamo in San Antonio on Friday morning to mark the 190th anniversary of a battle that ultimately proved crucial to Texas gaining its independence.
Trump says he’ll endorse Texas Senate candidate ‘soon’
After staying out of the Republican U.S. Senate primary, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’ll weigh in "soon."