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
How to watch the Republican midterm convention in Dallas
Republicans are gathering in Dallas this week for their first midterm convention.
Fake Dallas GOP convention website sends people to Epstein files
A website that claimed to be associated with the Republican Party’s midterm convention happening in Dallas next week was taken offline Friday.
Why 1.2 million Texans are on the voter ‘suspense’ list and how to fix it
About 1.2 million Texas voters have been placed on the state’s "suspense" list with early voting in the 2026 midterm elections less than two months away.
Firefighters contain 10-acre grass fire in Dallas County’s Sand Branch area
Firefighters from multiple North Texas agencies brought a 10-acre grass fire in Dallas County's Sand Branch area under control with no injuries reported, though the cause of the blaze remains unknown.
Texas can catch a lunar eclipse tonight
Texans will be treated to a spectacular astronomical show Thursday night.
ICE agent sought in Minnesota immigrant shooting released from Texas jail
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer being held in a Texas jail has been released despite an extradition request from Minnesota.
Crews battling Ross Fire in Texas see slightly better weather
Crews are working around the clock to control the Ross Fire burning in Palo Pinto and Jack counties, west of Fort Worth.
Texas judge denies Minnesota’s request to stop release of ICE agent charged in immigrant shooting
A federal judge has denied Minnesota’s request to prevent the release of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer being held in a Texas jail in connection with a shooting earlier this year.
Karmelo Anthony’s bid for new trial denied by newly appointed judge
A judge on Saturday denied Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial in the fatal stabbing of Frisco student Austin Metcalf during a track meet last year.
Evacuation orders for Montague County wildfire lifted
Evacuation orders prompted by a wildfire in Montague County have been lifted.