On September 13, 2025, the Lavaca County Sheriff's Office responded to the 8000-1000 block of FM 531 (Sweet Home), in reference to an estray in the roadway. The estray was identified as a 10- 12-year-old black angus bull weighing approximately 1600 pounds. The bull had no identifiable marks, brands, or ear tags. The bull is being held at the Hallettsville Livestock Commission pending attempts to identify the owner. For more information call the Lavaca County Sheriff's Office at 361-798-2121 and reference CFS 25091314225.