A group of five dedicated volunteers on Padre Island is working to enhance the beauty of their coastal community through various beautification projects, from installing new flag poles to planning murals in communal areas. The Island Pride group, founded last August by Marguerita Willett and four other island neighbors, has been focusing on improving public spaces across Padre Island.
“It’s a great community and beautiful community. We just want to take it to that next level because when you have a vibrant and thriving community, businesses will want to be here and stay here, residents will want to come and stay here, visitors will want to come and visit,” Willett said.
The volunteer group, which also includes members Debbie Wall, Cassie Rhomfeld, Marilyn Litt, and Gloria Cornett, chose their name to reflect their mission…