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By Hannah Zedaker |

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MUMtastic Homecoming Store will celebrate its grand re-opening at 10 a.m. Aug. 26 at 4747 Research Forest, The Woodlands. The family-owned seasonal shop opens each fall and specializes in crafting custom homecoming mums, garters and other school spirit items.

This year, the business doubled the size of its store and caters to all North Houston schools. Customized mum prices range from $35-$75 and orders can be placed online, by phone or in-store. 281-665-0082. www.mumtasticspirit.com
By Hannah Zedaker
Born and raised in Cypress, Texas, Hannah Zedaker graduated from Sam Houston State University in 2016 with a bachelor's degree in mass communication and a minor in political science. She began as an intern with Community Impact Newspaper in 2015 and was hired upon graduation as a reporter for The Woodlands edition in May 2016. In January 2019, she was promoted to serve as the editor of the Spring/Klein edition where she covers Spring ISD and Harris County Commissioners Court, in addition to business, development and transportation news.

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