High school homecoming mums are taking off in a big way in Texas as homecoming football games kick off this fall — here's the back story of the tradition and the latest word on mum-making.

Homecoming mums are all the rage this time of year. Meet Mums Inc. — an organization that brings mum makers across the world together to share tips and tricks.

Mums are a Texas tradition that has greatly evolved in recent years. From 28-foot-long mums to Whataburger mums, Texans have done it all. When did the tradition of mums begin?

Barrow, 47, is mom of four kids living in Conroe ISD who has run a successful mum-making business for 12 years. And while she holds down her main employ, working in finance and accounting, she ...

Chloe Barrow, a senior at Grand Oaks High School, shows off her Harry Potter themed mum, complete with the theme song, at homecoming on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 in Shenandoah, Texas.

Mums, short for chrysanthemums, are a long-held homecoming tradition that has grown bigger since the first one was seen at Baylor University in 1936, according to Texas Highways. Watch NBC 5 free ...

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 ...

Scams targeting homecoming mum buyers are on the rise, with fraudulent sellers often using photos of genuine designs to deceive customers. Skip to main content. Open Main Menu Navigation.

Mums are a Texas tradition that has greatly evolved in recent years. From 28-foot-long mums to Whataburger mums, Texans have done it all.

At their root, homecoming mums may just be a big ol' metaphor for the oh-so-big reputation of Texas. At least that’s what one mum historian believes.

In the thick of Texas homecoming season, many high schoolers will give and receive traditional homecoming mums — faux chrysanthemums decorated with glitter, ribbons and trinkets. But how did the ...