A public hearing date is set for Judson-area fire suppression leaders wanting to establish a third emergency services district in Gregg County. At its regular weekly meeting Monday, the Gregg County Commissioners Court accepted a petition of 111 registered voters and property owners who want to create ESD No. 3. If approved by voters, ESD No. 3 would be a taxing district for emergency fire and medical response in unincorporated northern Gregg County. The petition and public hearing — scheduled at 6 p.m. Jan. 14 at Judson Lions’ Club Community Center — are state-required steps before the county can call an election on May 4 for voters to consider creating ESD No. 3.