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
What is an Ozone Action Day?
You’ll occasionally hear the term Ozone Action Day mentioned during your local newscast.
Dallas gas explosion at apartment complex leaves 3 dead, sends multiple others to hospital
A suspected gas explosion and fire were reported on Thursday at an apartment building in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas. Officials confirmed that at least three people were killed in the explosion, including a child.
Paxton thanks Cornyn, pounces on Talarico after big Senate win
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton quickly turned to attack his Democratic opponent for U.S. Senate after he secured the Republican nomination during Tuesday’s runoff election.
WATCH: Train trestle burns as wildfires rage in Texas Panhandle
A train trestle was destroyed by one of the wildfires that have been raging across the Texas Panhandle in recent days.
Multiple Dallas Cowboys matchups revealed ahead of official 2026 schedule announcement
Ahead of Thursday's official 2026 schedule announcement, we now know when the Cowboys will play several division opponents.
Locomotive fire in downtown Dallas brings trains to brief halt
Trains were briefly halted in a part of downtown Dallas on Wednesday after a a locomotive caught fire.
Texas high-speed chase turns deadly after driver fires shots, troopers say
A high-speed chase that started in Lubbock County turned deadly Tuesday.
Carrollton shooting: 2 dead, 3 injured after suspect began shooting over business disagreements
A suspect in Carrollton carried out two shootings on Tuesday that left two people dead and three hospitalized. Police said the shooting began over business disagreements.
Texas gas prices rise as national average spikes again
Texas prices for a gallon of gas are trending up again as oil prices climbed above $100 per barrel, according to AAA.
1 killed in Runaway Bay after severe storms tear across North Texas
At least one person was killed and at least six others have been injured after a powerful storm that produced at least one apparent tornado ripped across North Texas on Saturday night.