5 things for Houstonians to know for Friday, Oct. 9

Here are things for you to know for Friday, Oct. 9:

1. Prosecutors: Video shows man charged in Maliyah Bass case dumping trash bag into storm drain

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2. Katy highschooler accused in kidnapping, sexual assault of 15-year-old girl

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3. Trump vows not to participate in virtual debate with Biden

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4. County judges outline their plans for reopening bars after Abbott’s new order

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5. ‘So frustrating’: Doctors and nurses battle virus skeptics

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