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Have you ever wondered why suburbs around Houston have so many water towers? Discover how these towering structures provide water pressure, emergency storage, and a glimpse into Houston’s history.

In a recent episode of Let’s Talk on Houston City Beat, host Mike Acosta sat down with Rochella Cooper to revisit a bold chapter of Houston’s cultural history. Cooper shared her path to Houston, her leadership with the Houston Festival, and the story behind bringing Jean-Michel Jarre’s Rendez-Vous Houston: A City in Concert to life in 1986, an unforgettable spectacle that reflected the city’s resilience and honored the Space Shuttle Challenger astronauts.