This story was first published on Oct. 28, 2017. We are bringing it back for homecoming season. I’m surrounded by feather boas and cowbells and teddy bears. Moms and daughters fuss over racks of ...

Students in color guard, band, homecoming court and cheerleaders wear their mums, or smaller versions of their mums, for the homecoming game. Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle ...

As a cheerleader and member of the drill team, it’s important to Farr to show school spirit, which is part of why she makes a mum every year. “You get to walk around with a big, pretty medal ...

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.

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 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 ...

ABILENE, Texas — Mums have been a popular Texas tradition for celebrating homecoming since the early 1900s. However, the chrysanthemum accessory didn't begin in the Lone Star State.

Homecoming mums: Origin of the Texas 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.

Each region has a different taste in homecoming mums. According to Texas Highways, these are the most popular across the state. North Texas: Large, with standard school colors.