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
First major hurricane forecast of 2026 released. What it says about Texas
The first major hurricane forecast of 2026 was released Thursday.
Russian national living in Texas accused of stealing $1.7M in Medicare money
A Russian national who was living in Texas has been arrested in connection with a multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud scheme.
Blue Bell drops new ‘brookie’ ice cream flavor
A Lone Star State favorite dessert maker has released a new ice cream flavor.
Port Arthur explosion: Fire extinguished at Valero refinery, shelter-in-place lifted
A shelter-in-place has been lifted in Port Arthur following an explosion at the Valero refinery on Monday, officials say.
Blue dragons spotted on Texas beaches as spring break season begins
Tiny sea creatures that can impart a painful sting have been spotted on Texas beaches this week as spring break season begins.
Texas heat wave may have set record for nation’s hottest winter temp ever recorded
A heat wave that has had South Texas sizzling this week may have broken yet another record.
Blue Bell’s Lone Star Scoop Tour of Texas gives you chance to score free ice cream
Blue Bell, the iconic Texas-based ice cream company, is offering fans free frozen treats during its annual customer appreciation event, which starts this weekend.
Abbott ups Texas' readiness ahead of Valentine’s Day storm threat
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has increased the state’s readiness ahead of a severe weather threat on Valentine’s Day.
Poll shows US Senate race in Texas primaries could be headed for runoff
A poll released Monday showed the U.S. Senate race in Texas’ March 3 primaries could be headed for a runoff to determine who will make it to the general election ballot in November.
Ex-Texas union boss gets prison for stealing $280K in guild funds
An ex-Texas union boss has been sentenced to months in prison for stealing money from the guild he led.