“More cowbell” takes on new meaning when it comes to homecoming season in Texas. In fact, everything is more when it comes to mums. The custom of wearing the extravagantly-adorned creations to ...

In this KHOU 11+ special, we explore the fascinating world of homecoming mums, which is as vibrant as the people who create and wear them. ... The junior is silver and senior is gold or pink." ...

The team created a pink and white mum with a plywood base, shrouded in ribbons, flowers and a teddy bear. It measured a whopping 22 feet long. At just over 11 square meters, this mum beat the ...

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 ...

For 50 years, the homecoming mum has been a hallmark tradition for Texans statewide, providing high school students the opportunity to showcase their school spirit, and in many cases, themselves.

See homecoming mums in social media posts. ... Houston: Large, with school colors and nontraditional colors like plum, cream, teal, and pink; Central and East Texas: Knee-length or shorter, ...

Though the homecoming mum tradition is uniquely embraced by Texans, ... teal, and pink. Central and East Texas: Knee-length or shorter, more traditional. West Texas: Smaller, trinket-heavy, waist ...

The origins of Texas' homecoming mum tradition. The tradition of homecoming mums originated in Missouri, which also hosted the first-ever homecoming football game in 1911, according to Texas Highways.

The origins of Texas' homecoming mum tradition. The tradition of homecoming mums originated in Missouri, which also hosted the first-ever homecoming football game in 1911, according to Texas Highways.

In this KHOU 11+ special, we explore the fascinating world of homecoming mums, which is as vibrant as the people who create and wear them.