Matthew McConaughey has gotten back to his west Texas roots.

The 31-year-old actor has purchased a 1,600-acre ranch, complete with livestock, in Irion County for more than $500,000. McConaughey's older brother, who lives in Midland, apparently found the ranch.

"We just moved right on in," said Mike "Rooster" McConaughey.

Owners Kay and Coleta Stewart left behind a double-cab Ford truck, a motorcycle and a dog named Purina. "They even left all the cows out there," Rooster said.

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In return, the Stewarts will be invited to barbecues, he said.

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