By Moses Leos III

As demand for emergency services grows in Hays County, city and county officials are looking to the creation of a new emergency service district (ESD) for areas not covered by an existing department.

On March 15, the Kyle City Council approved a resolution in support of the creation of ESD 9.

According to San Marcos Hays County EMS Chief David Smith, the ESD would extend from Niederwald, Uhland and Kyle, as well as areas around San Marcos, and as far west as areas south of Drippin...