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San Jacinto

American  
[san juh-sin-toh] / ˌsæn dʒəˈsɪn toʊ /

noun

  1. a river in E Texas, flowing SE to Galveston Bay: Texans defeated Mexicans near the mouth of this river 1836.


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The swift placement effort was supported in part by community donations, including more than 70 bags of waterfowl feed provided by a local business, according to the San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Arched doorways, exposed wood beams, and intricate ironwork speak to the craftsmanship of the era, while expansive windows and doors frame views of the surrounding desert and the San Jacinto Mountains.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

They occurred just after 5:30 p.m. in the San Jacinto Mountains about six miles southwest of Idyllwild.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2025

They traveled in separate directions, however, with the Bell venturing in a northern direction and staying west of the San Jacinto Mountains.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2025

It would have been well for Mexico had her military president been willing to make the same concessions before the memorable battle of San Jacinto!

From History of the War Between Mexico and the United States, with a Preliminary View of its Origin, Volume 1 by Mayer, Brantz

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