What happened to the south of the border billboards?

The evolution of the SOTB billboard has been pretty apparent. First thing an old-timer traveler will notice is that there are fewer of them these days . It must have to do with the increasing cost of the billboard space and maintenance. The second thing travelers will notice is that Perdro no longer speaks.

Where in Texas are the migrants crossing the border?

The biggest decrease in encounters occurred in the Del Rio sector , which includes Eagle Pass, where agents recorded more than 70,000 migrant encounters in December compared to fewer than 20,000 in each of the first months of 2024, according to Border Patrol figures.

How many South of the Border billboards are there?

They are all designed by Mr. Schafer himself. Around 175 billboards are north and south from the Virginia/North Carolina state lines to the South Carolina/Georgia state lines. (At one time there were more than 250 different billboards from Philadelphia, PA to Daytona Beach, FL.)

Who owns South of the Border now?

In the beginning Mr. Alan Schafer worked the stand by himself and now SOTB is run by the third generation of the Schafer family and hundreds of employees, making it the biggest employer in Dillon County, S.C. The people used to come to in a few at a time in American made Chevys and Fords traveling along Highway 301.

Do refugees get free housing in the US?

Government Assistance: Refugees who are resettled through official government programs, such as those administered by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), often receive initial support to help them find housing. This assistance may include temporary housing, rental.

What country did most immigrants come to Texas from?

Texas has a long history of immigration, with the majority of immigrants hailing from Mexico .

What is happening at the Texas border?

The southern border has been fighting an influx of illegal immigration. In 2021, U.S. Border Patrol saw the highest number of encounters with illegal immigrants on record. This influx is depleting local law enforcement officials' resources on the border, leading to communities that do not feel safe.

What happened to the South of the Border Roadside Attraction?

“A lot of people are wondering if South of the Border is closing down, the answer is no, we are still open for business.” So far, part of South of the Border's motel as well as the entire T-shirt shop and the Ice Cream Fiesta have been torn down .

What is the deal with South of the Border?

The area is themed in faux-Mexican style, alluding to Mexico's location south of its border with the United States . The rest area contains restaurants, gas stations, a video arcade, motel, truck stop, a small amusem*nt park, a mini golf course, shopping, fireworks stores, and a motocross training complex.

What was the first US state to ban billboards?

Hawaii was the first state to ban billboards dating back to the 1920s.

What is considered South of the Border?

The term “south of the border” generally refers to Mexico , which links the US to South America by land.

Billboards appearing on the New Mexico/Texas border (2024)

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Budi

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Albuquerque, NM.
The billboards are the work of ProgressNow New Mexico, which works to keep the procedure legal and stop efforts to shame women for seeking abortions.

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Billboards appearing on the New Mexico/Texas border (Original Post)BudiSep 2021OP

But Abbot will eliminate rape by the next election. Right? keithbvadu2 Sep 2021 #1

Well.... druidity33 Sep 2021 #2

If the law says it doesn't exist They_Live Sep 2021 #5

I'd rather see Abbott eliminated by a Democrat in November, 2022. rickyhall Sep 2021 #12

Abattoir is slaughtering his own voters at a brisk clip. lagomorph777 Sep 2021 #16

That is OUTSTANDING. Maru Kitteh Sep 2021 #3

Yep. calimary Sep 2021 #4

👍 Joinfortmill Sep 2021 #6

Link left-of-center2012 Sep 2021 #7

Great. Looks like it's catching on. ancianita Sep 2021 #8

I LOVE these! 🥰😍 ShazzieB Sep 2021 #9

These are fantastic! I hope we see more of them everywhere. nt crickets Sep 2021 #10

Excellent! Wild blueberry Sep 2021 #11

Texas - we kill living babies who are an inconvenience... Sun Hudson. keithbvadu2 Sep 2021 #13

Red State America - Where we kill babies once they're old enough to attend school. Aristus Sep 2021 #14

Are these really on the border? Gruenemann Sep 2021 #15

Progress Now NM headquarters is in Albuquerque Budi Sep 2021 #17

keithbvadu2

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1. But Abbot will eliminate rape by the next election. Right?

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Thu Sep 16, 2021, 06:47 PM

Sep 2021

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druidity33

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2. Well....

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Thu Sep 16, 2021, 07:09 PM

They_Live

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5. If the law says it doesn't exist

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Thu Sep 16, 2021, 07:43 PM

Sep 2021

then it's not there.

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rickyhall

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12. I'd rather see Abbott eliminated by a Democrat in November, 2022.

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Fri Sep 17, 2021, 12:45 PM

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lagomorph777

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16. Abattoir is slaughtering his own voters at a brisk clip.

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Fri Sep 17, 2021, 01:40 PM

Sep 2021

He might just get the axe.

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Maru Kitteh

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3. That is OUTSTANDING.

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Sep 2021

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calimary

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4. Yep.

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Thu Sep 16, 2021, 07:33 PM

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Joinfortmill

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6. 👍

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left-of-center2012

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7. Link

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Thu Sep 16, 2021, 07:58 PM

Sep 2021

Link to tweet

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ancianita

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8. Great. Looks like it's catching on.

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9. I LOVE these! 🥰😍

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Thu Sep 16, 2021, 08:29 PM

Sep 2021

Especially the Illinois one, because that's my state, ALL of them, really!

I hope more and more states jump on this bandwagon, because it is glorious!

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10. These are fantastic! I hope we see more of them everywhere. nt

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Wild blueberry

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11. Excellent!

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Fri Sep 17, 2021, 12:26 PM

Sep 2021

Thank you.

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keithbvadu2

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13. Texas - we kill living babies who are an inconvenience... Sun Hudson.

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Fri Sep 17, 2021, 01:08 PM

Sep 2021

Texas - we kill living babies who are an inconvenience... Sun Hudson.

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Aristus

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14. Red State America - Where we kill babies once they're old enough to attend school.

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Fri Sep 17, 2021, 01:10 PM

Sep 2021

Because freedom!

Very, very bitter

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15. Are these really on the border?

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Fri Sep 17, 2021, 01:36 PM

Sep 2021

Albuquerque isn't.

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Budi

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17. Progress Now NM headquarters is in Albuquerque

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Fri Sep 17, 2021, 01:48 PM

Sep 2021

Not sure where this one billboard is exactly.
Somewhere on the TX/NM border

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