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8 DIVE INTO OUR DIGITAL WORLD PAPERCITYMAG.COM THE GIVING MAN O ne of Houston's most generous philanthropists is gone, leaving behind a long legacy of giving. Lester Smith died in his sleep in his Memorial home at age 76. Known as much for his playful bravura as for his deep pockets, Smith and his wife, Sue, are esteemed for the extraordinary multi-million- dollar gifts they've distributed across Houston over several decades. "I love giving away money," Smith once told PaperCity. "That's the only reason I work — to make more money to give more money away." Smith made his fortune as an oil wildcatter and was one of Houston's true characters. Read more at papercitymag.com/lester-smith. CONCERT FOOD HUMBLE HEROICS McCONAUGHEY'S FAMILY MOMENT From the moment it went up, and through all the noisy controversy that's followed, White Oak Music Hall was geared around turning its pocket of the city into a new destination spot. Nearly three years later, that could be moving closer to reality with the arrival of a new nearby food hall. The as-of-yet-unnamed food hall will open its doors at 2645 Main Street later this year, bringing a Vietnamese restaurant, gourmet coffee, a new Good Dog, and more. Read more at papercitymag.com/ concert-food-hall. Simone Biles is a four-time Olympic gold medalist and 14-time world champion, and is considered the most dominant athlete in the world, male or female, by ESPN Magazine's estimation. Yet somehow, this powerful 22-year-old remains humble in the face of overwhelming praise and adoration. At a recent Houston Rockets game, she posed for selfi es with every single fan who asked. This turned her simple walk up the arena stairs into a 20-minute-plus process — and Biles didn't seem to mind a bit. PaperCity digital director Chris Baldwin takes you behind the scenes. Read more at papercitymag.com/ simone-biles. Matthew McConaughey is one of the most recognized actors in the world, but this Texas star rarely brings his family into the spotlight. It needs to be something special for him to make an exception. When he brought his wife, Camila Alves; his three kids Levi, Vida, and Livingston; and his mom, Mary Kathlene McCabe, to the Texas Medal of Arts Awards, he made a powerful statement. This Texas medal matters. Read more at papercitymag.com/ matthew-mcconaughey. NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP D on't be the last to get the new PC Daily. Our redesigned, expanded editorial newsletters put the entire city right in your inbox. Get Houston's top fashion, restaurant, real estate, society, and art news — and more — fi ve times a week. Sign up at PaperCityMag.com/ newsletter. Sweet Paris treats @papercitymag Lagerfeld remembered @commonpolished McLaurin's presidential art @papercitymag #PCSEEN WHAT OUR EDITORS ARE UP TO, DIGITALLY. Main Street Food Hall Matthew McConaughey and family Simone Biles Sue & Lester Smith LIKE: facebook.com/papercitymag FOLLOW: @papercitymag TWEET: @papercitymag GET SOCIAL: