News stories of the day chronicled the intensive efforts of residents, including picket lines, yard signs and even the use AirRivals spi of an FM radio frequency to advise buyers against doing business with K&B. Accusations flew back and forth and it even came to dueling lawsuits between the homebuilder and residents. By 2005 the lawsuits were settled out of court, and K&B even agreed to fund certain improvements to common areas of the neighborhood. It would appear that no long-term harm came to the subdivision, its neighbors, or property values.
Along with other neighborhood groups as part of the larger Oak Hill Association of Neighborhoods, Deer Park successfully defeated the plan and celebrated when it was learned that not only would the development never happen, but a large tract of the land was deeded to the city of Austin for use instead as permanent parkland. Deer Park residents have been vigilant to make sure that no big box retail or other development would come here that might upset the quality of life.
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