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 — ...

In the heart of Texas, a tradition blossomed, one that encompasses the essence of the Lone Star State, where everything is, indeed, bigger. What started as a simple token of affection from a teen boy ...

The homecoming mum phenomenon has taken over the internet in recent years. The trendy fake flower makes an appearance once a year, during football season in high schools — mainly those in Texas and ...

The tradition of a homecoming mum is uniquely Texan. But it’s a large enough tradition to support an entire industry of small family businesses, some of which have been around for generations. On ...

A San Antonio mom has put a new spin on homecoming mums after creating tiny ones for Crocs (yes the comfortable shoes). Amanda Rodriguez, 33, told MySA the idea came last homecoming season after she ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Wearing the creations to high school homecoming games has become a competition itself, with the once-simple corsage growing larger ...

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 ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Mum-making is a serious business in Texas. One Corpus Christi mother has her own small business where she makes sure every customer get a personized work of art to wear during ...

Apparently, homecoming mums are the word in Louisiana and Texas. If you or your child has ever gone to homecoming, you may have seen, or perhaps even received, a homecoming mum. Mums were originally ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Clear Lake homecoming mums hang on the rail during the game against Clear Brook Friday, Oct. 7 at Challenger Columbia Stadium.

Also taking root: A boom of women-owned small businesses all across the state, so-called mum moms who tend to the tradition. In this KHOU 11+ special, we explore the fascinating world of homecoming ...