Street signs are made of black and white mosaic tiles. In nearby areas such as Oak Estates or Afton Oaks, which are closer to major transportation arteries, construction has been slower to catch on. Building has stalled lately because of competition from new homes on the resale market, Shaw says. As in River Oaks, residents have back-door trash pick up. The area is patrolled by constables hired by the property owners association a few years ago.
Most children attend private schools, residents say.
River Oaks Baptist School and St. John's School are close by.