Not a hoax after all:
http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-10317-San-Diego-County-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2010m8d10-Mexican-cartels-takeover-Texas-ranch—NOT-A-HOAX-Police-blotter-confirms-story
This should be posted as a new thread, with “Not a Hoax!” in parens. This is news.