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 Rangers ask public to help identify woman found dead in 1992
Investigators with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) have renewed their calls for the public’s help to identify a woman who was found dead more than 30 years ago.
National Hurricane Center flags area to watch in Gulf
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has outlined an area to watch in the Gulf of America where tropical development could happen.
Karmelo Anthony found guilty, sentenced to 35 years in prison for the 2025 track meet stabbing
Karmelo Anthony has been found guilty of murder in connection with the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf during a track meet last year. Anthony has been sentenced to 35 years in prison.
Karmelo Anthony trial: Jury to begin deliberations Tuesday after 4 days of testimony
A Texas jury will soon decide the fate of Karmelo Anthony.
Brazos County official arrested after Texas Rangers investigation
A Brazos County official has been arrested in connection with a state investigation.
Blue Bell revives patriotic flavor to celebrate America’s 250th birthday
Blue Bell is bringing back a patriotic favorite to celebrate the 250th birthday of America.
Rio Grande compact between Texas, New Mexico, Colorado approved by Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court has approved a compact between Texas, New Mexico and Colorado related to water rights of the Rio Grande.
Texas could see its first big Saharan dust plume of the season this week
The first big plume of Saharan dust is set to arrive in Texas later this week.
Official 2026 hurricane forecast released with Atlantic season just days away
NOAA has released its official hurricane forecast for 2026, with the start of the Atlantic season 10 days away.