how did the brasos river get its name?

Question

it ends at freeport texas.story goes general santana gave it the name when water could not be found and the soldiers finally found the river and they named brasos river for this meant the arms of god were taking care of them?

Answer 1

Meaning of Place Name: Brasos (Also spellt Brozos)River, Texas
Brasos River, Texas: As named by the Spaniards Brazos de Dios, "arm of God." The Spaniards established a mission on its banks some thirty miles from the mouth of the San Saba, and the guard having been called away, the Indians descended on the mission, completely destroying it. When the soldiery returned their loss was quickly discovered, and searching for a solution they found in the river many of the dead bodies of the depredators, still floating in its eddies; as they could discern no marks of violence they pronounced it a.-

Answer 2

It actually was named by the Spaniards Brazos de Dios, "arm of God."