Houston
biographical name
Hous·ton
ˈhyü-stən 
ˈyü-
Samuel 1793–1863 American general; president of the Republic of Texas (1836–38; 1841–44)
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“Houston.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Houston. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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