Where the bears are
Randy Flores, center, black shirt Texas Bear Round-Up just gets bigger with its 28th season — so here’s how to do it right RICH LOPEZ | Staff writer rich@dallasvoice.com In the late 1900s — ok, 1995 — Dallas Bears decided to host its very first local event geared toward the bear community.
Today, the Texas Bear Round-Up (TBRU) is one of the largest bear runs in the world. The event continues to grow and attract not just bears, otters, cubs and admirers from all over, but also marquee talent to perform.
It’s all about a partying with a purpose: Profits go directly to nonprofit beneficiaries in the Dallas Community. This year, Dallas Bears selected Cathedral of Hope Benevolence Fund, Greg Dollgener Memorial AIDS Fund and The Coalition For Aging LGBT as the beneficiaries for TBRU 28. “TBRU 28: The Roaring ’20s” runs March 21-24 at the host hotel, Hyatt Regency Dallas in downtown.
Randy Flores — now in his second year as Dallas Bears president after six years before on the board — and his team all work as volunteers to present TBRU.
