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.

The J.J. Pearce High School homecoming football game was underway on a hot, breezy Friday night. Up in the bleachers, tubas swayed from side to side as if waving hello, and bare backs rippled with ...

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 ...

A homecoming mum built by Lewisville High School in Texas could break the Guinness world record for its enormous size. ... white and silver mum measures roughly 290 square feet.

Forget hiring a limousine, a teenager "made the best entrance ever" at her school prom by arriving in the back of her dad's ...

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 first White Oak Homecoming Queen,” Roark said. And she’s right there in the 1956 yearbook. A lot of attendees know about Nona, including White Oak Homecoming Duchess Layne Simpson, who is up for ...

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 1950s and ’60s, girls going to a homecoming dance got a fresh mum from their date, said Amy J. Schultz, author of “Mumentous: Original Photos and Mostly-True Stories about Football ...

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 ...