oversized mums and garters. This cherished tradition has become a hallmark of Texas high school culture, with each accessory showcasing a unique and eye-catching display of school pride.

Students wear their mums or garters to school on the Friday of homecoming ... that was Born Deep in the Heart of Texas.” In the 1970s, students in some high schools started to hang ribbons ...

Homecoming mums are said to have hit the scene in the 1930s in the South — sharing a longstanding tradition in states like Texas ... dates’ names, the high school name, etc.

However, many high school students now buy their own ... a leading designer for custom mums and garter in North Texas. Since then, they have continued to grow. Over the years, as the Texas ...

If you're new to Texas, it's a tradition for high school students to wear much smaller mums and garters made of fake flowers, ribbons and other ornaments during homecoming celebrations.

Lewisville High School is ... “It’s a symbol of our school pride,” said Ella Walker, 16, a junior at Lewisville who helped build the mum. “This is a piece of Texas culture, and Texas ...

Homecoming season has arrived in Texas, and students ... the Lone Star State, several high schools have already celebrated homecoming, showing off their stunning mums. Here are some of the unique ...

Rachel Rosenfeld, left, and Alex Abell, members of the Mustang Stampede dance group at J.J. Pearce High School in Richardson, Texas ... wear garters, a more compact version of the mum.Credit ...

WHITEHOUSE, Texas (KLTV) - Standing at 27 feet tall and nine feet wide, the homecoming mum at Whitehouse High School is certainly “Texas-sized.” “I don’t think it’s over the top, I think it’s perfect, ...