Mallory McDonald

The Dallas Morning News is the has an approximate circulation of 409,000. It is the No. 11 newspaper circulation in America and is printed out of Dallas, the No. 5 media market in the nation.

Police say woman shot man at Dallas apartment complex (4/2015)
A man was shot and a woman was arrested at a Bruton Terrace apartment complex just before midnight Sunday, police said.

Police showcase skills at annual motorcycle rodeo in Grand Prairie (4/2015)
Hosted by the Grand Prairie Police Department, the fifth annual Spring Classic Police Motorcycle Training and Skills Competition is a five-day competition that ends Saturday at the Home Depot off State Highway 360. While the event aims to improve driving skills, among police and civilian riders alike, the winner earns a trophy and bragging rights. But for many officers, what they learn in training programs like this can make a life-saving difference.

Hurst Police identify man accused of strangling of wife who sought divorce  (4/2015)
Randy Cummings, 42, faces a charge of capital murder in the death of his wife, Laura Cummings. Hurst police said the couple was in the process of getting a divorce.

Dallas-area veteran with cancer, daughter have new home–for free (4/2015)
This story appeared on the cover of the Metro section. Ben Anderson, A’naijah’s father, is a Marine Corps veteran and a single father. He lost his wife and other daughter almost three years ago when they were struck by a drunken driver. Now, Anderson and A’naijah will have a new home thanks to the generosity of Rebuilding Together Greater Dallas. 

Baby’s killed by family’s pit bull in Red Bird (4/2015)
The boy has been identified as Brayden Wilson, according to the Dallas County medical examiner’s office. The case will be referred to a grand jury to weigh whether any charges will be filed, Dallas police spokeswoman Tramese Andrews said.

Hickory Creek standoff with police (4/2015)
The armed man was arrested and taken to a hospital after a 5-hour standoff with police early Monday.

Gunman surrenders after five-hour standoff near Lewisville Lake (4/2015)
A Denton County man was arrested and taken to a local hospital after a standoff with police early Monday.

Weatherford police collect $48,000 in cash snatched up after armored car sprung a leak (4/2015)
Weatherford police have collected more than $48,000 after an armored truck sprung a leak Friday on Interstate 20.

Dallas nonprofit holds annual luncheon putting spotlight on sex trafficking (4/2015)
The lives of young women sold into sex slavery is ruled by silence and fear, but one Dallas nonprofit is speaking up for them and helping them find a powerful voice of their own.

Ceremony in Dallas produces 50 new American citizens (4/2015)
Zelina Tiemann beamed beside her proud husband as she finally became a citizen Monday at the Dallas Museum of Art, one of 50 new American citizens hailing from 22 different countries.

Garland mother charged after girl left in trash bin near spa (3/2015)
A 7-year-old girl was found wandering barefoot 10 hours after her mother told her to hide in a trash bin in northwest Dallas, according to police.

Pavement work on LBJ Freeway to shut down WB lanes tonight through Monday (3/2015)
Parts of LBJ Freeway will be closed this weekend as pavement crews work on the westbound lanes and reroute eastbound traffic.

Frisco man caught in child sex sting gets 10 years in prison (3/2015)
A Frisco man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison Monday for attempted enticement of a minor.

Catholic Charities of Dallas to host citizenship workshop at Mountain View College (3/2015)
The Catholic Charities of Dallas will host a free workshop March 21 to help people become U.S. citizens.

Ellis County: city approves 11-mile trail (3/2015)
City officials have approved a plan to build a hike and bike trail connecting to Midlothian trails.

Firefighters called to office building in Preston Center over smoke on 3rd floor (3/2015)
Turns out there was no fire — just smoke — this morning at a 19-story office building in Preston Center.

Dallas police talk child sex suspect off roof of Jack in the Box (3/2015)
An employee at a Dallas Jack in the Box threatened to jump off of the restaurant’s roof Thursday evening after police arrived to arrest him on an outstanding warrant.

Woman shot overnight outside her far northeast Dallas apartment (3/2015)
A 33-year-old woman was attacked and shot in the leg overnight outside her far northeast Dallas apartment.

Missing elderly man found dead less than a mile away from Rockwall nursing home (3/2015)
A 67-year-old man reported missing early Monday has been found dead.

Man reportedly stabbed by group of men early Sunday near Uptown (3/2015)
A 23-year-old man was stabbed by three men early Sunday near Uptown, police said.

Police ask for help IDing female suspect involved in 10 bank robberies across North Texas (3/2015)
Grand Prairie police are asking for help identifying a suspect in at least 10 bank robberies.

From now on, Texas drivers need only registration sticker in their windshields  (3/2015)
Texas windshields are about to get less cluttered. Starting this month, Texas drivers will need only one sticker to show their registration and inspection are up to date.

Car fire spreads to two Westworth Village homes early Friday near Fort Worth (2/2015)
Nine people were displaced after a car fire spread to two homes early Friday in Westworth Village. Firefighters responded to a reported car fire around 5:20 a.m. at a house in the 5800 block of Pollard Drive, near White Settlement Road, Fort Worth fire officials said.

Lawmen warn scofflaws to pay up or face jail time during Great Texas Warrant Roundup (2/2015)
Some in law enforcement look forward to arresting scofflaws during the Great Texas Warrant Roundup as if it were spring break. It just so happens the two coincide this year.

County by County: Waxachie Exhibit  (2/19/15)
A traveling memorial honoring fallen military personnel will stop in North Texas this week at the Waxahachie Civic Center, 1950 N. Interstate 35E Service Road.

Authorities identify victim, suspect in deadly shooting at home in southwest Dallas (2/2015)
The victim has been identified as Lasalle Jones, 25, of Dallas, according to the medical examiner’s office.

UT-Arlington student admits making up claim that gunman followed her to campus, threatened her (2/2015)
A UT-Arlington student who claimed she was threatened at gunpoint on campus this week admitted Friday that she’d lied, a university spokeswoman said.

Authorities identify man killed in Far East Dallas garage fire (2/2015)
Authorities have identified a man killed in a garage fire earlier last week in Far East Dallas. Bubba Lee Williams, 61, was killed in the Feb. 1 fire that broke out in a garage apartment in the 2400 block of San Medina Avenue.

Dallas man accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting an 11-year-old family friend  (2/2015)
A 51-year-old man has been accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting and using a sex toy on an 11-year-old family friend.

Man found dead after Far East Dallas garage apartment burns  (2/2015)
A man was found dead Monday morning in a garage apartment that caught fire in Far East Dallas. The fire broke out around 3 a.m. in the 2400 block of San Medina Avenue.

Man arrested at Dallas Love Field after forgetting loaded revolver was in his briefcase  (2/2015)
A man was arrested at Love Field over the weekend after he forgot he was carrying a loaded revolver in his briefcase.

Overnight fire kills man living in detached garage of Far East Dallas home (2/2015)
A man was found dead in a garage apartment at a home on San Medina Avenue in Far East Dallas.

Teen in custody after baby is drowned in Red Bird apartment (1/2015)
A woman returned to her Dallas home Monday morning and found the baby girl she was caring for had been drowned and her 14-year-old daughter was in police custody.