With the start of the school year comes the return of extravagant homecoming decorations and traditions. But one North Texas mom decided to shake things up by starting a new trend: homecoming mums — ...

Everything is bigger in Texas! Including the traditions. Mums, short for chrysanthemums, are a long-held homecoming tradition that has grown bigger since the first one was seen at Baylor University in ...

Mum Queen Liz Cleaver showcases her beautifully crafted homecoming mums, while warning customers to be cautious of scams circulating during the season. (Mum Queen) As the popularity of homecoming mums ...

Homecoming season in Texas brings festive decorations to cities, with students proudly wearing the iconic, oversized mums and garters. This cherished tradition has become a hallmark of Texas high ...

From bling to ribbons, the Mum Queen’s creations are a Texas homecoming tradition in full bloom (Mum Queen) Hey, Houston! It’s that time of year again—homecoming season is here, and we know your mums ...

In the state of "Friday Night Lights," one Friday night might mean a little more to Texans. A high school’s annual homecoming football game is a night of pride, joy and excitement. Integrated with the ...

The tradition of homecoming mums originated in Missouri, which also hosted the first-ever homecoming football game in 1911, according to Texas Highways. But Texans are known for making things bigger ...

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A “mum” by definition is a noun meaning “a cultivated chrysanthemum,” which is a daisy-like flower with brightly colored ornamental flowers. It is also an adjective meaning “quiet.” But in Texas it's ...