In Port Lavaca, Texas, the local Walmart has showcased an 11-foot-tall homecoming mum, a nod to the state's tradition of extravagant mums during homecoming season

Scams targeting homecoming mum buyers are on the rise, with fraudulent sellers often using photos of genuine designs to deceive customers.

In Texas, homecoming is as much about the elaborate, personalized floral arrangements known as mums as it is about football.

It’s homecoming season and for Texas high school students their focus is largely on one thing – mums.