The USA Women's Gymnastics Team Has Been A Dominant Force In The Last Few Olympics And Now One Of The Teams Gold Medal Winners Is Coming To East Texas.

The Paris Games are over and once again Team USA Women's Gymnastics proved once again that they the best in the world with another spectacular showing at this year's games.

If you remember the 2016 Games in Rio or are a big fan of the TV show "Dancing With The Stars" then you know are very familiar with one of the team's past members who has gone on to have a successful career outside of her sport.

Laurie Hernandez has captivated the world with her extraordinary talent and infectious personality.

As a member of the U.S. women's gymnastics team, Laurie made a name for herself at the 2016 Rio Olympics, where she helped secure the gold medal in the team event and won a silver medal on the balance beam.

Her dazzling routines and electrifying performances quickly earned her the nickname "The Human Emoji" due to her expressive facial expressions and positive energy.

Beyond her gymnastics career, Laurie has ventured into the world of television and literature. She won the 23rd season of "Dancing with the Stars" and authored a memoir, "I Got This: To Gold and Beyond," inspiring readers with her story of resilience and dedication.

Hernandez Is Coming To Tyler To Speak At A Luncheon for the Alzheimer’s Alliance of Smith County.

The Alzheimer’s Alliance of Smith County is a local, independent nonprofit organization committed to walking beside all those in Smith County on their journeys with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia-related illnesses since 1982.

Hernandez will be the keynote speaker for this year’s Butterfly Hope Luncheon, which will be held at the Willow Brook Country Club from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sept. 26. To learn more or to get tickets to the luncheon call 903-509-8323 or visit the Alzheimer’s Alliance of Smith County website.