Cooper McGough

Maybe you have a doctor’s appointment scheduled for Feb. 20 or an important meeting at work, or maybe it’s your birthday and you’re meeting friends for lunch (shout out Mother). Whatever you have planned, 10-year-old Cooper McGough wants to make sure you arrive safely.

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Cooper, a fifth-grader at Scofield Christian School, noticed an 18-year streak of Texas roadway deaths on Feb. 20, and he designed a science project to end the pattern. He doesn’t just want to create awareness, he wants to educate folks about safer driving and encourage commitment for keeping Texas roadways safe.

Cooper, son of Councilman Adam McGough and his wife, Lacy, spoke to Texas Department of Transportation Commissioners about the project recently. He asks participants to go online and click on “I’m With Coop,” committing to watch your speed, buckle up, yield and pray, never drive drunk and eliminate distractions. The sign-in takes less than 30 seconds.

Cooper speaks to TxDOT commissioners Alvin New and Laura Ryan

Cooper McGough steps on a block to speak to the Texas Department of Transportation Commission

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  • Carol Toler

    Blogger CAROL TOLER and her husband, Toby, are the parents of four LHHS graduates. She has an MBA from SMU and is the proud recipient of the Exchange Club of LH's Unsung Hero Award and Councilman McGough's Blake Anderson Public Service Award. She received LHHS PTA's Extended Service Award, FMJH PTA's Charger Award and a Life Membership from the LHFC PTA. She has moderated candidate debates for Dallas Mayor, Dallas City Council and RISD Trustee races and taught seminars on garnering publicity for nonprofits. She completed training with Dallas Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation and Inside RISD, and she's a sustaining member of LH Women's League. She has served on the boards of After8 to Educate, Dallas Free Press, Healing Hands Ministries and Camp Sweeney and chaired fundraisers for multiple Dallas nonprofits. Email ctoler@advocatemag.com.