Coke County Soil and Water Conservation District

10/23/2026

Good morning y’all! The USDA Service center has a new phone number!

09/23/2026

Thank you Lord for this wonderful rain!! How much rain did y’all get??

06/29/2026

We listen but we are judging (a little) when it comes to planting a single species versus a diverse variety. Here are a few reasons a diverse native blend is better than a single species (often non-native):
🪾If disease hits, it can wipe out a monoculture.
🌱Native grasses are more drought tolerant. They may turn off in July but they will be back and ready to rock in the spring. 
🌻Livestock and wildlife need diversity for forage needs and cover.
🐝Diverse grass=diverse wildlife and pollinators. Wildlife need different grasses for forage, some for fawning cover, and nesting.

06/19/2026

The USDA service center will be closed today in observance of Juneteenth. We will reopen Monday at 8:00am.
A nation is never truly free unless all people are free.

06/17/2026

The next few days are going to feel spicier than your favorite hot sauce. Drink plenty of water, take breaks, and find shade when you can.

06/17/2026

Monday, June 29th, in San Angelo.

06/14/2026

Due to a positive screwworm case in Tom Green County, Coke County has now been included in the Texas Animal Health Commission Executive Order concerning inspection, certification, and permitting of animals moving in or out of the county. Parts of that declaration are included below. For more information, please refer to the Texas Animal Health Commission website at [[https://www.tahc.texas.gov](https://www.tahc.texas.gov/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExM1VHWGxmWnRKMTZ1eVZCOXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7fGDGTJM0Hws4QH3tzFQVP-6sSVW-rsf5wjZkENY4LB0u2kI1nuwIRMunc3A_aem_vzTlVHCy1vR7gwq_foPGWw)]([https://www.tahc.texas.gov](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tahc.texas.gov%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExM1VHWGxmWnRKMTZ1eVZCOXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7mo6yziaRmB9IePWL460-06FI0N1eBzd0sxrIj187BqpdPL7fEsciVwbZu7w_aem_g1WXddHfpliB3RunwUATIQ&h=AUAKe1McZM-mff16dBvIwizNZ2yrPo4eDXVh9l-CcMuaZM7P5ZkD0cxkGWi63WwaXoQEsAAXOwT6D-pmxCY41yvMz6E_8pny7ahed4AG2aN3uRD6krDvtax537-VRgKKKm9iQ7Ksjfmo4XBp&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AUA-R2Kdn9Ov2ftyjywWBkkvc6d5ESN866mgsI72pupyTel4MXeZ5c0sYlpKasK4fMYJ11Nnp63rV7kvIPLGOQyQX6wX0EIRrpx2ZRJUYexOK0NEyYYAC3Cp9wJh3ebLSdvOZmiwi_8B2jt3AEA2272kO-UjPfknB5aC8s2t84WtqhM))

NOTICE: There is currently a quarantine in place due to an established New World Screwworm Infested Zone in parts of the following Texas counties: Coke, Edwards, Gillespie, Kerr, Kimble, La Salle, Sutton, Tom Green, Uvalde, Val Verde, Webb, Zavala.

According to the Executive Director Orders issued, all warm-blooded animals in a zone may not move out of the zone without prior authorization from the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC).

Warm-blooded animals moving outside of an infested zone must contact the TAHC to set up an inspection. During this inspection, an animal health official will fill out an animal movement certificate listing the product used for prevention or treatment and the animals' official ID. This certificate will need to accompany the animal movement.

06/10/2026

Erin Oleksiuk, district technician, hosted story time this morning at the beautiful Coke County Library. The book Real Cowboys was read; kiddos learned that real cowboys are quiet, kind, patient, take care of the land and each other. Then the group made their own cowboy hats! Be sure to pop in the library to grab some books to enjoy during hot afternoons! And don't forget real cowboys read!

06/08/2026

Calling all little cowpokes:
This Wednesday Erin Oleksiuk, district technician, will be reading Real Cowboys and leading a craft.
10:30 at the Coke County Library.

06/02/2026

Through Ben's guidance and patience, many districts across West Texas have benefited from his knowledge and resources. Happy retirement, it's been well earned.

After more than 26 years of dedicated service to the TSSWCB, Ben Wilde is celebrating his retirement! 🎉 As an Area II Field Representative, Ben faithfully served Texas conservation districts, providing guidance, support, and leadership that made a lasting impact on both the agency and the communities he worked alongside. His commitment to conservation and the relationships he built throughout his career have left an enduring mark on the TSSWCB.

We are incredibly grateful for Ben's years of service and the contributions he made to advancing conservation across Texas. Please join us in congratulating him on this well-earned retirement and wishing him all the best in this exciting new chapter!