Lumber Yards For Woodworkers

I'm an aspiring woodworker and looking for good places to buy lumber. I see a lot of crappy (crooked, knots) lumber at the big box stores and I've searched a few places online but I'd like some personal experience.

I'm in the north east area outside B8 so I think I'm going to have to head west or south west. Anywhere in the Houston area for good wood is worth the drive for me.

Thanks!