The North Hays County Emergency Service District No. 1 has moved forward with a new contract with its current emergency service provider.

Earlier this month, the San Marcos Hays County EMS signed a new service contract with ESD 1, which was the culmination of a year-long process to “assess the needs of the district and develop a new cost effective, performance-based contract,” according to a press release.

“It is very exciting for us because we feel this is a significant step for...