A service provider has been selected to provide equipment and services for the Emergency Service District (ESD) 1.

According to a press release, ESD 1 on Oct. 25 selected the San Marcos Hays County EMS to provide ambulance services over Acadian Ambulance services out of Austin.

In an emailed interview, ESD 1 Board of Commissioners President Walter Krudop said the reasoning behind the board’s decision had nothing to do with the location of the service providers.

“Location of the home b...